
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
- 24/01/2025 - Maidstone East, Sandling Road Project Delivery and Investment Plan (formerly Demolition & Contamination Update)
Agenda items
- 14/01/2025 - Housing and Community Cohesion Policy Advisory Committee Maidstone East, Sandling Road Project Delivery and Investment Plan (formerly Demolition & Contamination Update) 14/01/2025
- 22/01/2025 - Cabinet Maidstone East, Sandling Road Project Delivery and Investment Plan (formerly Demolition & Contamination Update) 22/01/2025
Documents
- Demolition & Contamination Update