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Regeneration at Springman House

Decision Maker: Lewes District Council Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

Report to Cabinet in relation to the proposed development of the Springman House site and update on the progress in relation to the proposed new fire station.

Decision:

(Key decision):

 

(1) To approve the allocation of funding of up to £700,000 from the property acquisition and development budget in respect of consultancy, professional fees, surveys and the planning application in respect of the Springman House site.

 

(2) To undertake early public consultation with a range of stakeholders prior to submitting the detailed design for planning purposes.

 

(3) To delegate authority to the Director of Regeneration and Planning, in consultation with the Lead Member for Finance and Resources, and the Strategic Property Board, to develop a detailed design for a commercial development scheme at Lancaster Road, Lewes, in readiness to submit a planning application.

 

(4) To delegate authority to the Director of Regeneration and Planning in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Resources, the Chief Finance Officer, and the Assistant Director – Legal and Democratic Services, to progress the project through the Energy & Sustainability Joint Venture if they consider it appropriate and at an appropriate future stage to decide the project should be put forward to the JV Steering Board for inclusion as a Part 1 and/or Part 2 project.

 

(5) Delegate authority to enter into an agreement for lease of the property to the Director of Regeneration and Planning on the basis of the conditions and terms to be no worse than set out in this report; such delegation to include authorisation not to dispose by auction or invitation of tenders following public advertisement (sought under Contract Procedure Rule 18.1) for those leases.

 

Report author: Bee Lewis

Publication date: 04/07/2018

Date of decision: 02/07/2018

Decided at meeting: 02/07/2018 - Lewes District Council Cabinet

Effective from: 10/07/2018

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