Hampshire County Council

Executive Member, Policy & Resources Item

11 November 2004

Future Management of the County Council`s Interests in the

Land at Manydown, Near Basingstoke

Report by the Director of Property, Business and Regulatory Services

1

Summary

1.1

The following decisions are sought:

That approval be given to:

(1) The progress made in promoting the land at Manydown for inclusion in the Basingstoke and Deane Borough Local Plan as a Major Development Area be noted and the Manydown Development Framework document be endorsed.

(2) The change of the Manydown Joint Management Committee to the Manydown Joint Development Committee be approved;

(3) Expenditure of up to £74,500 in the current financial year in the preparation of submissions to the Public Inquiry into the Basingstoke and Deane Borough Local Plan Review be approved; and

(4) The minutes of the Manydown Joint Management Committee meeting on the 3 September be approved.

2

Reason(s)

2.1

To promote proposals for a Major Development Area at Manydown in line with a Joint Development Partnership Agreement with Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council.

2.2

This decision supports the following Aims of the Corporate Strategy

Aim 1 - Maximising life opportunities by providing a high quality sustainable extension to Basingstoke.

Aim 2 - Stewardship of the environment by implementing development with a high quality of design and landscaping making best use of natural resources available.

Aim 3 - Achieving economic prosperity by providing a mixed development with strong employment opportunities.

Aim 4 - Building strong and safe communities through detailed design and co-operation with local residents, community associations and Hampshire Police.

Aim 6 - Developing councillors and staff through close involvement in the planning and design of the proposed Major Development Area.

3

Other options considered and rejected

3.1

Not to promote the allocation of the Manydown land for development through the Local Plan Review.

4

Conflicts of interest declared by the decision-maker or other Executive Member consulted

4.1

None

5

Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee

5.1

None

6

Reason(s) for the matter being dealt with if urgent

6.1

Not applicable

Approved by:

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Date of decision:

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Councillor T K Thornber