Following appropriate planning consents for the whole Thorn Turn site, seek approval to dispose of part of the site together with recommendations on appropriate methods of disposal.

The Executive considered a report from the Deputy Leader and Executive Member for Corporate Resources that sought approval to pursue an outline planning application for the Thorn Turn site for employment uses and explore potential synergies with the proposed new waste transfer facility.  If planning consent was secured, the disposal of the employment land would be progressed.  Any design issues or planning constraints would be considered by the Development Management Committee.

Reason for decision:  Any amendment to the existing Deed of Easement might have a financial impact to the Council in excess of £500,000 and required Executive approval.

RESOLVED

1.      to pursue an outline planning application for the Thorn Turn employment land (Option 1); and

2.      to authorise the Director of Improvement and Corporate Services, in consultation with the Deputy Leader and Executive Member for Corporate Resources, to seek best consideration for the employment land (including timing of receipts ‘Option 1b’) through the disposal on the open market.