Issue - meetings

AGREED that Cabinet:

(a)    consider the objections to the proposed land sale and development of the land at The Greenaway, Rolleston; and

(b)   given on balance no issues are raised of sufficient significance to change the Cabinet’s previous decision, that the disposal to Arkwood Developments Ltd proceed, subject to full planning permission being granted.

The Leader and Portfolio Holder for Strategy, Performance & Finance presented a report which updated the Cabinet following objections received in response to the statutory consultation process regarding the proposed disposal of a plot of land at the Greenaway, Rolleston to Arkwood Developments Limited. This disposal was to enable the delivery of three market sale residential units adjacent to a HRA development of five affordable units. It was reported that as part of the statutory consultation process which was required as part of the land formed public open space, three objections from local residents were received as well as an objection from Rolleston Village Hall Management Committee. The report summarised the nature of the objections and the Council’s response. 

AGREED      (unanimously) that Cabinet:

(a)          consider the objections to the proposed land sale and development of the land at The Greenaway, Rolleston; and

(b)          given on balance no issues are raised of sufficient significance to change the Cabinet’s previous decision, that the disposal to Arkwood Developments Ltd proceed, subject to full planning permission being granted.

Reasons for Decision

The redevelopment of the land will contribute to the Council’s Community Plan objective to create more and better quality homes through our role as landlord and developer.

Options Considered

Cabinet could decide not to proceed with the sale in light of the objections received, but this is not considered necessary in the circumstances.

(Having declared an interest Councillor Tim Wendels did not vote on this item).