Decision details

Purpose of Report: This report will seek consent for investment in and preparation and submission of the planning applications to deliver sports pitches and related facilities on land at the Askham Estate and seek agreement to dispose of land at Burnholme to facilitate the provision of a health hub on the site.

Executive will be asked to: Give consent for investment in and preparation and submission of the planning applications to deliver sports pitches and related facilities on land at the Askham Estate and seek agreement to dispose of land at Burnholme to facilitate the provision of a health hub on the site.

Consideration of this item has been deferred from 19 October to 7 December 2017 so that our partners can complete consultation on the health centre proposals for Burnholme and we can progress costed plans for the football pitches at Ashfield estate.

Resolved:  (i)      That the net investment of approximately £400,000 in the works necessary to deliver sports pitches and related facilities on land at the Askham Site, subject to submission and approval of the necessary planning application, be noted.

                   (ii)      That it be noted that this investment will be funded from the capital programme agreed by Council as part of the enabling activities for the Lowfield Green site, from Section 106 monies held for the development of sport provision and by relevant grants.

                   (iii)     That approval be given to enter into a Community Asset Transfer, by way of a long lease with Bishopthorpe White Rose Football Club, for pitches and facilities on the land at the Askham Site on terms acceptable to both parties, in accordance with the council’s Community Asset Transfer Policy and Financial and Contract Procedure Rules.

Reason:     So that improved sport and active leisure facilities are made available and pitches re-provided from Lowfield Green.

                   (iv)     That approval be given to dispose of land on the former Burnholme Community College site, by way of a long lease to Priory Medical Group, who propose to develop a Health Centre, residential accommodation and associated car parking (subject to obtaining planning permission and any other necessary statutory consents on terms acceptable to them), in accordance with the council’s Financial and Contract Procedure Rules and as part of the Older Persons’ Accommodation Programme.

Reason:     So that improved sports and leisure facilities are made available in the Burnholme, Heworth and Tang Hall areas.

                   (v)     That the progress being made to enhance retained sports facilities at Burnholme be noted.

Reason:     To be aware that improved sports facilities can complement the health and community provision at Burnholme.