Issue - meetings

To provide an update on progress and present the proposed site configuration options for approval.

The Committee:

(1)            Approved the proposed site configuration Option C as described in the report.

(2)            Agreed the commencement of a consultation with residents on the proposed site configuration, Option C.

(3)            Agreed that a report to inform on the final options and proposals for the Wells site be brought to a future meeting.

Note:  The committee agreed to replace recommendation 3 on the published agenda with recommendation 3 above

As agreed at the Strategy and Resources Committee in July, Members received an update on the proposed development of the Wells site which included three potential site configurations, and Option C was highlighted as the preferred choice.

The Committee noted that due to the sloping nature of the site and potential foundation issues (owing to the position of the nearby natural well) suitable types of housing construction may be limited.  However, the Council were committed to developing sustainable buildings and overall aesthetically acceptable designs.

The consultation process was discussed and it was confirmed that the consultation would be conducted by officers in the Town Hall Council Chamber.

Whilst it was too early to predict a start date for the development, it was intended to commence construction as soon as possible after planning permission had been granted and that the search for Contractors would coincide with the submission of a planning application.

A commitment to keep all stakeholders informed and updated throughout the process was reiterated and an assurance to continue responding to all questions and enquiries.

Accordingly, the Committee:

(1)            Approved the proposed site configuration Option C as described in the report.

(2)            Agreed the commencement of a consultation with residents on the proposed site configuration, Option C.

(3)            Agreed that a report to inform on the final options and proposals for the Wells site be brought to a future meeting.

Note:  The committee agreed to replace recommendation 3 on the published agenda with recommendation 3 above