Decisions

RESOLVED:               1)That officers seek to acquire the property voluntarily from the owners, and if after attempts to voluntarily acquire the property from the owners fail, to make a Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) for the acquisition of the Land and its disposal at auction with appropriate conditions to secure its repair.

2) That all aspects of the process be delegated to the Executive Director or Assistant Director for Environment and Planning, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Development.

Reason for Decision

To confirm this is not a recommendation to Council, but a decision within Cabinet’s powers.

The building is Grade II Listed and categorised as a building at risk because of its poor condition. It is unoccupied and reasonable steps are not being taken to properly preserve the building. In its current state it is also considered detrimental to the character, appearance and general wellbeing of the village.

The Council considers that should voluntary acquisition fail, the compulsory purchase of the Land will facilitate the carrying out of restoration work which will secure the future of the listed building, make a positive contribution to the character and appearance of the area, and promote the social and environmental wellbeing of its area for the reasons explained in this report.

RESOLVED:   That the report and its recommendations be noted.

Reason for Decision:  To receive the findings of the Working Group.  Councillor Dickinson’s comments to present to the Cabinet in her absence are appended to the minutes.

RECOMMENDED:  That the Capital Strategy 2020/21 as attached to the report be approved.

Reason for Decision

Not to approve these policies would contravene the requirements of both legislation and good practice.  In addition, the external auditors may comment in their report to those charged with governance (ISA260).

RESOLVED: That under Section 100(A)(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the following item of business on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Act.

The forward decision list was noted.