Issue details

Maidstone East, Sandling Road Project Delivery and Investment Plan (formerly Demolition & Contamination Update)

In 2022, the Policy & Resources Committee approved the acquisition of the Former Royal Mail Sorting office and Cantium House sites, with the intention of pursuing a comprehensive redevelopment of the site.

Officers gained approval for the demolition of the building on site in March 2024. Demolition works were started in May with those works being recently completed.

In September 2024, the site received a resolution to grant planning and officers are currently finalising the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Local Planning Authority in respect of the necessary infrastructure contributions.

This decision sought approval on the agreed mix of tenure for the scheme and following a 2-stage tender process, to be undertaken over the coming months to enter into contract for the initial design fees and subsequent works package up to the value as outlined later on in this report.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Expenditure > £250,000;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: High Street Ward;

Notice of proposed decision first published: 12/07/2024

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
Commercially sensitive information

Decision due: 22 Jan 2025 by Cabinet

Lead member: Cabinet Member for Housing and Homelessness

Lead director: Director of Regeneration and Place

Department: Regeneration and Place

Contact: Philip Morris Email: philipmorris@maidstone.gov.uk.

Decisions

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Documents

  • Demolition & Contamination Update