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Decision Maker: Chief Finance Officer
Decision published: 12/02/2019
Effective from: 11/02/2019
Decision:
he Chief Finance Officer decided the most
financially advantageous funding arrangements for the purchase and
that the acquisition is prudentially affordable.
Lead officer: Terry Collier
Decision Maker: Chief Finance Officer
Decision published: 12/02/2019
Effective from: 11/02/2019
Decision:
The Chief Finance Officer decided (i) the most
financially advantageous funding arrangements for the purchase,
(ii) the most tax efficient method of holding the asset, and
overall ensured the acquisition is prudentially
affordable;
Lead officer: Terry Collier
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Made at meeting: 06/02/2019 - Planning Committee
Decision published: 11/02/2019
Effective from: 06/02/2019
Decision:
Description:
Conversion and alterations to existing former post office building to provide 6 flats, erection of new two storey building to provide 8 flats following demolition of outbuildings together with car parking, landscaping, access and associated works.
Additional Information:
The Strategic Planning Manager advised that one late letter of objection had been received raising some of the same issues as noted in the Committee report and in addition:-
· Public transport is inadequate
· Refuse collection- regard must be had to when collections take place
· Loss of tree at school site recently
· Display of Planning Applications - any plans for Ashford should be the concern of every single resident.
· Development is unnecessary
Public Speaking:
In accordance with the Council’s procedure for speaking at meetings, Malcolm Beecher spoke against the proposed development raising the following key points:
· No consideration given to access to leisure facilities by public transport
· Inadequate parking facilities
· Will lead to excessive parking congestion in Village Way
In accordance with the Council’s procedure for speaking at meetings, Andrew Bandosz spoke for the proposed development raising the following key points:
· Will secure long term use for this landmark building
· Will lead to significant reduction in large lorry movements
· Will improve safety for school children
· The site is in a sustainable location
· Development complies with the NPPF
Debate:
During the debate the following key issues were raised:
Due to an equality of votes for and against the proposal to approve the application the Chairman used his second, or casting, vote to determine the application.
Decision:
The application was approved subject to conditions as set out in the Officer’s report.
Acquiring the residential property will allow
the Council to make a substantial revenue budget saving, whilst
providing a stable home for a local family with complex needs, as
well as providing an asset for future use should the family choose
to move on. The acquisition will add to the Knowle Green Estates
portfolio of residential properties.
Decision Maker: Group Head Place, Protection and Prosperity
Decision published: 29/01/2019
Effective from: 31/01/2019
Decision:
The Property and Development Manager completed
the acquisition of the asset in consultation with the Leader,
Portfolio Holders for Housing, and Corporate Management and the
Chief Finance Officer.
The Chief Financial Officer:
i) made prudent borrowing arrangements for the transaction and ii)
determined with Knowle Green Estates Ltd the most financially
prudent way of financing the transaction between the Council and
the Company.
The Head of Corporate Governance entered into any legal
documentation necessary to acquire the asset.
Lead officer: Nick Cummings, Terry Collier, Michael Graham