DECISION

1.    To delegate authority to the Corporate Director, Place to appropriate the Land for planning purposes in accordance with Section 122 Local LGA 1972 and the subsequent use of the Council’s powers under s203-s206 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016 to override Rights to Light of neighbouring properties that may be infringed by the development of the Land.

2.    To delegate authority to the Corporate Director, Place to agree any potential settlement of Rights of Light claims with an affected party, together with any associated/professional fees.

3.    To authorise the Director of Legal to enter into any legal agreements considered necessary or desirable for the Council to put in effect the recommendations in this report.

4.    To note that the cost of the proposed settlement of Rights of Light compensation payments and associated/professional fees will be met from the capital budget for the London Dock School scheme.

Action by:

CORPORATE DIRECTOR, PLACE (A. SUTCLIFFE)

Acting Director, Property and Major Programmes (S. Shapiro)