To consider a report of the Executive Member for Housing and Regeneration.

[Note: A related item is to be considered in Part II of this agenda.]

[Note: A related report was considered in Part II of the agenda.]

The Executive Member for Housing and Regeneration submitted a report which sought approval to implement the recent planning permission and commit the necessary resources to enable the Council to undertake a direct development of the former site of Sale Magistrates Court, Sale. A related report, setting out financial details relating to the proposal, was considered in Part II of the agenda. In response to queries raised by Members, it was noted that the Council did have aspirations to promote the development of zero-carbon homes in future; and that it was intended that the “Pocket Park” would be retained if the current proposal proceeded.

          RESOLVED -

(1)      That the due diligence currently undertaken, as set out in the report, be noted.

(2.)     That the re-development of the former Sale Magistrates Court be authorised pursuant to planning permission : 102822/FUL/20 and in accordance with planning policy, to include all non-material amendments and variations that may be required as a consequence of the development.

(3)      That authority be delegated to the Corporate Director of Place in consultation with the Corporate Director of Governance and Community Strategy to negotiate agree and authorise the entering into of all contracts, professional appointments, or any other similar matter required or beneficial to the delivery of the development.

(4)      That authority be delegated to the Corporate Director of Place in consultation with the Corporate Director of Governance and Community Strategy to negotiate, agree and authorise the entering into of easements, wayleaves, substation leases or any other similar matter required or beneficial to the delivery of the development whether or not it secures the best consideration that can be obtained.

(5)      That the disposal of the completed units be authorised in principle, and that authority be delegated to the Corporate Director of Place to negotiate agree and authorise the entering into of all contracts and deeds for the disposal of the completed units.

(6)      That the Corporate Director of Governance and Community Strategy be authorised to finalise and enter into all legal agreements required to implement the above recommendations.

(7)      That approval be given to an increased level of sustainability at a cost of £350k and inclusion of a contribution of £260k to Trafford Housing Trust towards Social Rent.