Issue - meetings

Report No: CAB/FH/15/010

Cabinet Member: Rona Burt                     Lead Officer: Steven Wood

RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL:

That:-

1.    The content of this report be noted.

2.    The Head of Planning and Growth, subject to approval of costs and regular reports, be given delegated authority to:

a)       Continue to negotiate with the owners with the aim of securing the preservation of the buildings and an acceptable end use for the site.

b)       Commence action under Section 54 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990, if necessary, to secure the preservation of the buildings. 

c)       Take action under Section 48 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990, if necessary, to secure the preservation of the buildings.

d)       Appoint consultants to undertake a feasibility study and development brief for the site (after a tender process) in order to establish a viable use which meets the Council’s objectives.

e)       Begin compulsory purchase proceedings, if necessary, to secure the preservation of the buildings.

f)             Serve a Notice to require tidying of the site under Section 215 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

(Report No CAB/FH/15/010)

The Head of Planning, Housing and Transport presented this report which sought approval to take appropriate action to secure the preservation of the Listed Buildings at Queensbury Lodge Stables.

The Cabinet acknowledged that the redevelopment of this prominent site at the entrance to Newmarket had been a consideration for both the owner and the Council for some time.  The Council’s approach to the site has had two primary aims; to protect the Listed Building and its setting and to keep the use of the site as a race horse training establishment, in line with its established horseracing policies or a use ancillary to the horse racing industry.

With the vote being unanimous, it was

RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL:

That:-

1.       The content of this report be noted.

2.       The Head of Planning and Growth, subject to approval of costs and regular reports, be given delegated authority to:

a)       Continue to negotiate with the owners with the aim of securing the preservation of the buildings and an acceptable end use for the site.

b)       Commence action under Section 54 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990, if necessary, to secure the preservation of the buildings. 

c)       Take action under Section 48 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990, if necessary, to secure the preservation of the buildings.

d)       Appoint consultants to undertake a feasibility study and development brief for the site (after a tender process) in order to establish a viable use which meets the Council’s objectives.

e)       Begin compulsory purchase proceedings, if necessary, to secure the preservation of the buildings.

f)        Serve a Notice to require tidying of the site under Section 215 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.