Decision details

1.            That the Corporate Head of Asset Management be authorised to prepare and submit a planning application to the statutory planning authority to obtain planning permission for the construction of 5 properties at Woodman Close, Sparsholt, at an estimated cost of up to £50,000 to allow for any further investigative work and fees.  

2.            That the Corporate Head of Asset Management be authorised to invite tenders to undertake the design and build of 5 properties at Woodman Close, using a standard JCT Design and Build Contract.

3.            That the Corporate Head of Asset Management be authorised to negotiate and agree terms for easements, wayleaves and related agreements with utility providers, telecom/media suppliers, Highways Authority and neighbours in order to facilitate the development subject to final decision to proceed with the Scheme.

4.            That it be noted that a Final Business Case report would to be brought to Members after tenders are evaluated and the final tender price was known, to agree whether to proceed with the scheme, to final rent levels to be applied and to award and enter into a construction design and build contract with the preferred bidder.