Issue - meetings

Committee is asked to approve the Group Head of Assets’ submission of a Planning Application for the demolition of 34 Kingston Road, Staines-upon-Thames and the procurement of a contractor to carry out the demolition.

The Committee resolved to approve the Group Head of Assets’ submission of a Planning Application for the demolition of 34 Kingston Road, Staines-upon-Thames and the procurement of a contractor to carry out the demolition.

The Committee considered a report on the demolition of a vacant property from the Investment Asset Manager. Due to the poor condition of the property and the amount of outgoing expenses, it was more economically effective for the Council to demolish the property.

The Committee noted the property formed part of the larger Oast House site, and the original intention was for the property to be demolished with the rest of the site. However, as plans for the wider site had not materialised, a decision was required as the property had become unsafe. The property could not be developed separately as it would have an impact on the development of the larger site. The Committee acknowledged no bats had been found at the site, but suggested if possible an ecological survey be undertaken. This would only be done if required to submit a planning application.

The Committee resolved to approve the Group Head of Assets’ submission of a Planning Application for the demolition of 34 Kingston Road, Staines-upon-Thames and the procurement of a contractor to carry out the demolition.