Approve commencement of process to appoint constructor, which will involve commitment to dispose of approximately half of the site in order to fund the development. Approve budget and delegations for: purchase of buildings, compensation, further surveys, legal advice and possible site assembly. Consider options to support resident leaseholders in purchasing on the new estate.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Capital Expenditure > £1,000,000;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 22/04/2015
Anticipated restriction: Part exempt - View reasons
Category: Financial;
Urgent: No;
Decision due: 17 June 2015 by Cabinet
Lead Member: Councillor Glen Hearnden
Lead member: Housing Portfolio Holder
Lead director: Divisional Director, Housing Services
Department: Community, Health and Well-being Directorate
Contact: Lynne Pennington, Divisional Director, Housing Email: alison.pegg@harrow.gov.uk Email: paul.mullins@harrow.gov.uk Tel: 020 8424 1933/020 8420 9680 Email: lynne.pennington@harrow.gov.uk.
Consultation process
Consultation: The residents of Grange Farm Estate have been consulted on a regular basis over the last 12 months. A Steering Group of Residents has been established with independent advisors.