Decision details

Purpose of Report: The report will inform the Executive about progress on the proposed York Station Front Improvement Scheme and request some decisions to move to the next stage.

The Executive will be asked to note the outcome of the recent public engagement process and to endorse the proposals that have been drawn up for submission to the planning authority.

Resolved:  (i)      That it be confirmed that the public and stakeholder process has been carried out appropriately and that the Statement of Community Involvement (SOCI) be endorsed.

Reason:     To enable the submission of a full planning application and to proceed to detailed design.

                   (ii)      That approval be given to instruct the design team to incorporate design changes informed by responses received in the public consultation.

Reason:     To enable the design team to submit a full planning application and proceed to detailed scheme design.

                   (iii)     That the submission of a full planning application based on the amended masterplan informed by the SOCI be approved.

Reason:     In order to gain planning permission for the scheme.

(iv)              That approval be given for the project team to pursue land acquisition negotiations with partners, stakeholders and third party landowners and that authority for land purchase be delegated to the Corporate Director of Economy & Place, in consultation with the Leader and Deputy Leader.

Reason:     To enable Queen Street Bridge to be demolished and the scheme to be constructed as designed.

                   (v)     That engagement with statutory undertakers to design and deliver a detailed scheme of utility diversionary work be continued, using existing budget allocations.

Reason:     To enable the removal of Queen Street Bridge and the construction of the scheme.