Issue - decisions

Resolved:  (i)      That Option 1 be approved and existing project management resources be used to undertake the procurement of a construction contractor and related support services, in compliance with all relevant procurement legislation, for the residential development , associated infrastructure and public space works at the Lowfield site, in accordance with planning permission once this is received.

                   (ii)      That it be noted that:

a)   A detailed business plan for the development of the site will be brought back to the Executive before a contract is entered into;

b)   The intention is for the Housing Development Contractor to be the employer for the purposes of the contract, subject to Executive approval of its establishment.

(iii)     That the high level business case for Lowfield to exceed the planning policy level of affordable housing be approved, with the precise level of affordable housing to be determined at the point when the detailed business case is considered.

(iv)     That approval be given to recruit of a Development Project Manager to aid the delivery of residential redevelopment and associated infrastructure at Lowfield.

(v)     That the steps required and the timescale associated with the commencement of development at Lowfield be noted.    

Reason:     To progress with the building of much needed new homes in York.