Decision details

To consider the objections received and options available to the Council following the completion of a statutory advertising exercise in respect of the Council’s intention to dispose of public open space at Milnrow Road / Siddall Street, Shaw together with the site of the former Matthias Pilling House.

RESOLVED - That: (i) The Council proceeds with the proposals put forward by The Regenda Group for the development of ten properties for Home-Buy, thereby providing affordable housing and improved housing choice

Option 1 - To acknowledge the objections received and retain part of the site as public open space. To seek development of the remainder of the site for affordable housing via a Registered Provider. Option 2 - To note the content of the objections received but authorise the marketing and subsequent disposal of the whole of the land on the open market for residential development either by way of informal tender or auction with a view to maximising a capital receipt to assist with the Council’s Capital Programme. Option 3 - To note the content of the objections received but proceed with a proposal put forward by The Regenda Group for development of a ten unit “home-buy” scheme on the basis that it is prepared to retain part of the existing public open space and will maintain thereafter at its own expense.

Options 1

Portfolio Member