Decision details

The Council gave consideration to a report requesting approval to initiate Compulsory Purchase Order measures and to write to the owner of the property advising of the Council’s intention to pursue a Compulsory Purchase Order.

Decision

The Council agreed to authorise the Executive Director with responsibility for Legal and Regulatory Support to make a Compulsory Purchase Order in suitable terms and to take all the necessary steps to enable the Council to acquire the whole rights of the property referred to in the submitted report and that at such time as the Executive Director with responsibility for Legal and Regulatory Support and the Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth shall jointly decide.

(Reference: Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Legal and Regulatory Support and Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth dated 28 September 2023, submitted)