Issue details

Compulsory Purchase of an Empty Property

Purpose of Report: To consider the options available to the council to deal with a long term privately owned empty home which has been the source of nuisance to , and complaints from the local community.

Members are asked to approve the use of Compulsory Purchase Orders under section 17 and Part Xv11 of the Housing Act 1985 and the Acquisition of Land Act 1981 for the purchase of the property.

 

This report contains an annex that will be considered in private as it contains Exempt Information as described in Paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended) in that the information relates to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information).

 

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Be significant in terms of its effects on communities;

Decision status: Decision Made

Wards affected: Westfield Ward;

Notice of proposed decision first published: 08/05/2013

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - View reasons

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
This report contains an annex that will be considered in private as it contains Exempt Information as described in Paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended) in that the information relates to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information).

Implication: Crime & Disorder; Equalities; Financial; Legal; Property;

Level of Risk: 09-15 Constant monitoring required;

Decision due: 16/07/13 by Executive

Lead member: Executive Leader (incorporating Housing & Safer Neighbourhoods))

Lead director: Director of Communities & Neighbourhoods

Department: Directorate of Communities & Neighbourhoods

Contact: James Bailey Email: james.bailey@york.gov.uk. 01904 554193 Email: james.bailey@york.gov.uk.

Consultation process

Following the legal process regarding CPOs

Consultees

Residents and Residents Groups in the area have made their views known to officers directly and through their councillors and the local media.

Making Representations: Contact Report Author james.bailey@york.gov.uk. 01904 554193

Decisions

Agenda items

Documents

  • Compulsory Purchase of an Empty Property  

 

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