Decision:
It was RESOLVED:-
1.1 That the comments made by Full Council on 19 June 2018 were considered and as a result no recommendations were made to the preferred option (Option 1) and development scheme.
1.2 That Option 1 of Report MCa/18/12 be approved and responsibility be delegated to the Strategic Director, with responsibility for Assets and Investments, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Assets and Investments, to summit a full planning application for the redevelopment of the former Council HQ site and Hurstlea Road Carparks in Needham Market.
Reason for Decision: This option provides for the comprehensive and sympathetic regeneration of the site enhancing the significance and setting of the important listed building, and preserving the character and appearance of the Conservation Area, whilst retaining an element of employment.
Alternative Options Considered and Rejected: Residential, Retail and Care Home. Residential, Retail, Care Home and Community Space.
Any Declarations of Interest declared: None
Any Dispensation Granted: None
Minutes:
Councillor Gowrley, the Cabinet Member for Assets and Investments, introduced report MCa/18/12 and moved the recommendation which was seconded by Councillor Wilshaw.
A small change was made to the recommendation as 3.1 should read (Option 1), not (Option 2).
Members welcomed the proposal and felt the sooner the development took place the better. The public now wanted to see something being done on the site. They were keen that as many examples of energy efficiency methods as possible were included. It should be an exemplar development of which the Council could showcase.
By a unanimous vote:
It was RESOLVED:-
(1) That the comments made by Full Council on 19 June 2018 were considered and as a result no recommendations were made to the preferred option (Option 1) and development scheme.
(2) That Option 1 of Report MCa/18/12 be approved and responsibility be delegated to the Strategic Director, with responsibility for Assets and Investments, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Assets and Investments, to summit a full planning application for the redevelopment of the former Council HQ site and Hurstlea Road Carparks in Needham Market.
Reason for Decision: This option provides for the comprehensive and sympathetic regeneration of the site enhancing the significance and setting of the important listed building and preserving the character and appearance of the Conservation Area, whilst retaining an element of employment.
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