Issue - meetings

This report outlines the requirement to appropriate land at Huntington Stadium and the surrounding area for planning purposes for development in line with existing planning consent.

Resolved:           That the Executive approve the appropriation of the land owned by the Council within the areas edged in red on the plan attached at Appendix 2 to this report for planning purposes as outlined in the report.

Reason:              To enable the delivery of this important council project.

Members considered a report which set out proposals for the appropriation of land at Huntington Stadium and the surrounding area for planning purposes for development, in line with previous planning consent.

As part of the Community Stadium project, it was noted that land, as shown in red on Appendix 2 of the report, was required for development in order to provide sufficient land for the wide range of new facilities and to enable the approved development to take place. It was also noted the scheme would deliver considerable improvements and facilities that would benefit the local community.  It was noted that Appendix 1 identified various land ownerships.

Officers reported that representations had been received regarding the proposed appropriation from a nearby landowner’s Solicitors. They had expressed concern that the appropriation could affect their client’s claimed rights to access and drainage over the site.  Legal advice had been sought and which advised that the appropriation was clearly justified and necessary for the development of the site.

Resolved:  That the Executive approve the appropriation of the land owned by the Council within the area edged in red on the plan attached at Appendix 2 to this report for planning purposes as outlined in the report. ^1.

Reason:     To enable the delivery of this important council project.