(Exempt under
Paragraphs 3 and 10 of Schedule 12A.)
Minutes:
The Cabinet
considered an exempt joint report of the Director of Corporate Resources and
the Chief Executive seeking approval for the proposed approach to the promotion
and delivery of the M69 Junction 2 Strategic Development Area (SDA). A copy of the report, marked ‘Agenda item
19’, is filed with these minutes. The report was not for publication by virtue
of paragraphs 3 and 10 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.
Members noted
comments from the local member, Mrs. Maggie Wright CC, a copy of which is filed
with these minutes. In response to
these, the Director explained
that by
collaborating with other landowners, the County Council could ensure that the
appropriate infrastructure was provided for the development, that the siting of
new development would have due regard to existing communities, and that local
residents, parish councils and community groups were fully and regularly
consulted.
RESOLVED:
(a)
That the Council’s land situated to the
west of Stoney Stanton (shown in pink on the plan attached as Appendix A to the
report) continues to be promoted as part of a policy-compliant and financially
viable Strategic Development Area within the emerging Blaby District Local
Plan;
(b)
That the financial and resource
implications arising from the SDA scheme, in particular those arising from the
growth infrastructure requirements set out in paragraphs 52-62 of the report,
be noted;
(c)
The proposed approach to the promotion,
planning and delivery of the SDA, set out in paragraphs 45-51 of the report, be
approved, noting that this will be further developed by the Director of
Corporate Resources in collaboration with the Chief Executive and the Director
of Environment and Transport and other partners as the scheme progresses;
(d)
That the Director of Corporate
Resources, in consultation with the Director of Law and Governance, be
authorised:
i. to
undertake the necessary work to progress a) and c) above, including the
procurement of specialist advice on the development of the necessary legal
agreements and planning promotion documentation together with feasibility and
viability appraisals;
ii. following
consultation with the Cabinet Lead Member for Resources, to enter into such
collaboration and other legal agreements with other landowners, developers and
promoters as are necessary to facilitate delivery of the SDA scheme; and,
iii. following
consultation with the Cabinet Lead Member for Resources, to acquire such
further interests in land within the SDA as he considers necessary to secure
its inclusion in the emerging Blaby District Local Plan and delivery of the
scheme, subject to the total capital cost and associated planning and promotion
costs not exceeding £3.0 million;
(e)
It be noted that further reports will be
presented to the Cabinet and the Scrutiny Commission as appropriate regarding
progress with the scheme.
(KEY DECISION)
REASONS FOR
DECISION:
To protect the
County Council’s existing property interests in the area and demonstrate its
commitment to the delivery of growth in line with the aspirations of its
Strategic Plan and the wider Strategic Growth Plan.
To further the
inclusion of the proposed SDA in the emerging Blaby District Local Plan thereby
maximising the benefits to the Authority and the wider County.
To provide a
structured framework on which to base the ongoing promotion and delivery of the
scheme. The allocation of resources to
support the acquisition of land available within the SDA and other interests
will help ensure inclusion of the SDA within the Local Plan, support delivery
of the proposed approach and help generate increased financial returns for the
County Council.
Having a clear,
agreed approach will also ensure there is effective governance of the project
and this will facilitate and support the co-ordination of the delivery of
enabling and community infrastructure.