Agenda item

Report of the City Surveyor.

The Committee considered a report of the City Surveyor, which sought approval for the appropriation of land for planning purposes (Section 203 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016) to facilitate the redevelopment of Salisbury Square. Members noted that the report had been updated to reflect the current position, since being deferred from the meeting on 12 December 2023.

The report set out that approval was sought for the appropriation of land for planning purposes under Section 12 of the 1949 Act, in order to engage the provisions of Section 203 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016 to facilitate the carrying out of the redevelopment of Salisbury Square. Members were informed that the item was before the Planning and Transportation Committee, as several years ago the Court of Common Council had delegated decisions on appropriation of land and the operation of Section 203 to the Planning and Transportation Committee. Members were also informed that those with Rights of Light that were infringed, were entitled to compensation. Some had agreed offers of compensation and some negotiations were ongoing and would continue.

RESOLVED, that -

1.         The Main Development Site be deemed no longer required for the purpose for which it was acquired;

2.         The Main Development Site be appropriated for the planning purpose of the development (in its current form or as it may be varied or amended); and

3.     all existing offers made to rights holders be honoured.