Issue - meetings

1)  That the Committee considers that the open space on Richmond Way, outlined in blue and red on the attached plan in Appendix I, as surplus to requirements subject to a 3 metre buffer strip being retained.

2)  That the Committee authorises the placing of a Public Notice pursuant of Section 123 of the Local Government Act 1972.

Sean Carter, representing the North Loose Residents’ Association, spoke in support of the disposal of the land.

Councillors Clark, D Mortimer and Wilby spoke in support of the disposal of the land.

The Parks and Leisure Manager presented a report on the Disposal of Land at Richmond Way. The site was 2043m² and land immediately south west to the site had been granted planning permission, with access running alongside the site. The reason for the six metre buffer strip was to enable the borough council to retain flexibility to act in case there were any future access issues to the new development that had not been foreseen when planning permission was granted.

The Committee debated the proposal and suggested that a 3 metre buffer strip would be sufficient, rather than a six metre buffer strip.

RESOLVED:

1)  That the Committee considers that the open space on Richmond Way, outlined in blue and red on the attached plan in Appendix I, as surplus to requirements subject to a 3 metre buffer strip being retained.

2)  That the Committee authorises the placing of a Public Notice pursuant of Section 123 of the Local Government Act 1972.

Voting:   For – 7   Against – 0 Abstentions – 0