On 26 April 2022, Cabinet:-
(i) Approved in principle the making of a Compulsory Purchase Order (‘CPO’) under section 226(1)(a) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 together with Section 13 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 in respect of the acquisition of land and, where necessary, new rights within the area shown edged black on the plan attached as Appendix 1 to the report, subject to completion of the indemnity agreement referred to below;
(ii) Authorised the City Solicitor to complete an indemnity agreement with the Developer, Taylor Grange Group of Companies (or other related company), with provision for a surety or other appropriate mechanism as is approved by the City Solicitor, to ensure the costs of processing any compulsory purchase costs (including land referencing), land acquisition and compensation costs for the redevelopment are met by the Developer;
(iii) Authorised the City Solicitor (or their delegate) to take all steps necessary for the preparation of any compulsory purchase orders which will be needed, including the appointment of referencers to carry out land ownership enquiries, and to negotiate, execute and complete all necessary documentation to give effect to the above recommendations;
(iv) Authorised the Assistant Director of Property, in conjunction with the Developer, to negotiate the acquisition of interests in the land outlined on the plan at Appendix 1 to the report (which shows the maximum anticipated extent) in advance of, and alongside, the making of a CPO and where appropriate, to pay statutory compensation payments to all qualifying parties;
(v) Noted that a further Cabinet report will be produced seeking full authority to the making of a CPO once the indemnity agreement is completed and discussions regarding the scheme are finalised with the Developer.
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FRIDAY 29 APRIL 2022.
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