To seek approval to dispose of land at Sorrel Way and east of Saxon Drive, Biggleswade.

To authorise the Director of Community Services, in consultation with the Executive Member for Corporate Resources, to dispose of 8.41 hectares (20.8 acres) of land on a conditional contract basis, subject to planning permission and delivery of an independent living housing scheme.

The Executive considered a report from the Executive Member for Corporate Resources that sought delegated authority to pursue option b to dispose of 8.41 hectares of Council owned land at Sorrel Way and East of Saxon Drive, Biggleswade.  The proposed sale would deliver an independent living scheme on Sorrel Way and housing on land east of Saxon Drive, subject to achieving necessary planning permission.

In response to a question, the Director of Community Services would ensure that Jubilee Wood would be taken into account.

Reason for decision:  There was an established need for affordable independent living accommodation in Biggleswade.

RESOLVED

to authorise the Director of Community Services, in consultation with the Executive Member for Corporate Resources, to dispose of 8.41 hectares (20.8 acres) of land on a conditional contract basis, subject to planning permission and delivery of an independent living housing scheme.