Decision details

Purpose of Report: The report provides Executive Members with details of a recent structural survey of 17-21 Piccadilly.

Executive will be asked to consider the findings of this structural survey and decide how to respond to these issues.

Resolved:  That the Executive agree to:

(i)     Apply for planning permission to demolish 17-21 Piccadilly and proceed with the works to demolish the building as quickly as possible, if that permission is granted.

(ii)      Receive a report in September 2015 setting out the work undertaken to assess a future regeneration of the area so that an appropriate future use for the site can be identified, which supports the overall development proposals for the Southern Gateway project and ensures that a replacement structure reflects the important heritage of the current building.

(iii)     Instruct Officers to actively engage with interested groups, including the Yorkshire Air Museum and the York Civic Trust on the future of the Southern Gateway area.

Reason:     In order to address the health and safety risks to the public and ensure that the relevant groups are able to give their views as the plans progress.