Agenda item
Blackwall Reach Regeneration Procurement and Scheme Development (CAB 081/101)
Decision:
Resolved:
1. That the amended report tabled by the Assistant Chief Executive – Legal Services, with additional appendix 5A, be substituted for the report (CAB 081/101) previously circulated with the agenda and the revised report be published on the Council’s website.
2. That the recommendation of the Procurement Evaluation Panel of the developer consortium, mentioned in the tabled report as the preferred bidder, be approved; subject to the Homes & Communities Agency’s decision-making process to agree to such developer.
3. That the Director of Development and Renewal and the Assistant Chief Executive (Legal) be authorised in conjunction with the Homes & Communities Agency to approve and finalise the contract terms in accordance with the bid and to complete the contract once Homes & Communities Agency approvals are obtained.
4. That the possession strategy and decant status set out in Appendix 4 of the report for Phases 2 and 3 of the project be agreed.
5. That the Director of Development and Renewal be authorised to submit an outline planning application on the Council’s behalf, together with the Homes & Communities Agency for the Blackwall Reach Regeneration project for all phases shown on the Plan as Appendix 2 to the report to enable the delivery of the regeneration/redevelopment proposals for the Blackwall Reach area.
6. That power be delegated to the Director of Development and Renewal together with the Assistant Chief Executive (Legal) to complete the necessary compulsory purchase strategies and documentation and then to make the CPO Compulsory Purchase Order pursuant to Section 17 of the Housing Act 1985 in respect of the lands shown edged red on the plan at Appendix 2 in respect of those interests set out in Appendices 5 and 5A of the proposed development. including existing interests and new rights pursuant to Section 13 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976
- That power be delegated to the Director of Development and Renewal in consultation with the Assistant Chief Executive Legal to take all necessary procedural steps in making the compulsory purchase order including :-
i. Making of the compulsory purchase order as described in paragraph 2.5 of the report including the publication and service of notices and thereafter seeking confirmation of it by the Secretary of State (or, if permitted, by the Council pursuant to Section 14A of the Acquisition of Land Act), including the preparation and presentation of the Council’s case at any Public Inquiry which may be necessary.
ii. To acquire all interests in land and new rights within the compulsory purchase order boundary either by private agreement or compulsorily.
iii. To approve agreements with land owners or others setting out the terms for withdrawal of objections to the compulsory purchase order, including where appropriate seeking exclusion of land or new rights from the compulsory purchase order and or making arrangements for the re-housing or relocation of occupiers.
iv. To publish and serve notices of confirmation of the CPO and thereafter to execute and serve any general vesting declarations or notices to treat and notices of entry and to acquire those interests to secure the development proposals.
v. To refer and conduct disputes relating to compensation at the Lands Tribunal.
vi. To agree to the transfer of the land at Robin Hood Gardens shown as Phases 2 and 3 edged red on plan at Appendix 1 to the developer pursuant to the contract once vacant possession is achieved.
Action by:
CORPORATE DIRECTOR –DEVELOPMENT & RENEWAL (A. DALVI)
Service Head, Housing (C. Worby)
Housing Regeneration Manager, (N. McGowan)
Minutes:
Councillor Rabina Khan, Cabinet Member for Housing, at the request of the Mayor, in introducing the report, summarised the key points contained therein, commenting as follows:
- Blackwall Reach Regeneration had been sought over many years as a key regeneration point. Refurbishment of the Robin Hood Gardens estate would cost £20m, which the Council did not have and could not provide. The procurement process and partner selection was now complete and the Home and Communities Agency would also soon meet to take decisions that would soon make the scheme a reality.
- Owing to changes in Government policy, it was essential the report was agreed so the scheme could progress.
- The scheme would deliver 1600 new homes and a whole area of regeneration including a new primary school, new mosque, shop units and a safer environment.
Mr A. Dalvi, Corporate Director Development & Renewal, at the request of the Mayor, added that:
· The report was in two parts, with the second in the exempt/Section Two part of the agenda due to commercial sensitivity.
· For three years it had been intended that the project would deliver 3,000 new homes but due to the recession this had to be downscaled.
· Application had been made to the Secretary of State for a Certificate of Immunity for the project, which was now at a critical stage, and Government commitment had been secured.
Ms I. Freeman, Assistant Chief Executive (Legal Services), at the request of the Mayor, tabled an amended version of the report and informed the Cabinet that this would be made available next day on the Council’s website.
The Mayor expressed the view that the project was long overdue and had always been in the frame for development for the nine-year period he had been a Councillor. The housing situation of people within the regeneration area was critical and below human standards. However, Members and Officers had worked hard to find the money and develop partnerships.
The Mayor Moved the recommendations in the report tabled at the meeting and it was:-
Resolved:
1. That the amended report tabled by the Assistant Chief Executive – Legal Services, with additional appendix 5A, be substituted for the report (CAB 081/101) previously circulated with the agenda and the revised report be published on the Council’s website.
2. That the recommendation of the Procurement Evaluation Panel of the developer consortium, mentioned in the tabled report as the preferred bidder, be approved; subject to the Homes & Communities Agency’s decision-making process to agree to such developer.
3. That the Director of Development and Renewal and the Assistant Chief Executive (Legal) be authorised in conjunction with the Homes & Communities Agency to approve and finalise the contract terms in accordance with the bid and to complete the contract once Homes & Communities Agency approvals are obtained.
4. That the possession strategy and decant status set out in Appendix 4 of the report for Phases 2 and 3 of the project be agreed.
5. That the Director of Development and Renewal be authorised to submit an outline planning application on the Council’s behalf, together with the Homes & Communities Agency for the Blackwall Reach Regeneration project for all phases shown on the Plan as Appendix 2 to the report to enable the delivery of the regeneration/redevelopment proposals for the Blackwall Reach area.
6. That power be delegated to the Director of Development and Renewal together with the Assistant Chief Executive (Legal) to complete the necessary compulsory purchase strategies and documentation and then to make the CPO Compulsory Purchase Order pursuant to Section 17 of the Housing Act 1985 in respect of the lands shown edged red on the plan at Appendix 2 in respect of those interests set out in Appendices 5 and 5A of the proposed development. including existing interests and new rights pursuant to Section 13 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976
- That power be delegated to the Director of Development and Renewal in consultation with the Assistant Chief Executive Legal to take all necessary procedural steps in making the compulsory purchase order including :-
i. Making of the compulsory purchase order as described in paragraph 2.5 of the report including the publication and service of notices and thereafter seeking confirmation of it by the Secretary of State (or, if permitted, by the Council pursuant to Section 14A of the Acquisition of Land Act), including the preparation and presentation of the Council’s case at any Public Inquiry which may be necessary.
ii. To acquire all interests in land and new rights within the compulsory purchase order boundary either by private agreement or compulsorily.
iii. To approve agreements with land owners or others setting out the terms for withdrawal of objections to the compulsory purchase order, including where appropriate seeking exclusion of land or new rights from the compulsory purchase order and or making arrangements for the re-housing or relocation of occupiers.
iv. To publish and serve notices of confirmation of the CPO and thereafter to execute and serve any general vesting declarations or notices to treat and notices of entry and to acquire those interests to secure the development proposals.
v. To refer and conduct disputes relating to compensation at the Lands Tribunal.
vi. To agree to the transfer of the land at Robin Hood Gardens shown as Phases 2 and 3 edged red on plan at Appendix 1 to the developer pursuant to the contract once vacant possession is achieved.
Reasons for Decisions
These are detailed in paragraphs 3.1-3.7 of the report (CAB 081/101).
Alternative Options Considered
These are detailed in paragraphs 4.1-4.3 of the report(CAB 081/101).
Supporting documents:
- 6 .3 Blackwall Reach Regeneration (2) as at 9 2 11, item 6.3 PDF 178 KB
- 6 .3 Appendix 1 Blackwall Reach Scheme Plan, item 6.3 PDF 354 KB
- 6 .3 Appendix 2 Phased Plan for Blackwall Reach, item 6.3 PDF 267 KB
- 6 .3 Appendix 3 Summary of Charter, item 6.3 PDF 66 KB
- 6 .3 Appendix 4 Possession_Compensation Strategy, item 6.3 PDF 58 KB
- 6 .3 Appendix 5 Residential Interests in Phases 2 3, item 6.3 PDF 39 KB
- 6 .3 Appendix 5a - BBPR, item 6.3 PDF 41 KB
- 6 .3 Appendix 6 Land Ownerships, item 6.3 PDF 1 MB