Hampshire County Council

Executive Member, Policy & Resources Item 3 (vii)

11 November 2004

Former Rookwood County Infant School, Eastleigh -

Disposal of surplus land

Report by the Director of Property, Business and Regulatory Services

(Summary of CONFIDENTIAL decision)

1

Summary

1.1

The following decisions are sought:

That approval be given to:

i) the disposal of a site of approx 0.5ha (1.2ac) comprising the unused grounds of the former Rookwood County Infant School, Eastleigh, to Swaythling Housing Society, subject to detailed planning permission and a financial contribution from Eastleigh Borough Council as set out in the report.

ii) the Director of Property Business & Regulatory Services (Head of Estates Practice) be authorised to settle detailed terms and conditions of the sale, including such adjustment to the purchase price that may be agreed following any minor amendments to the scheme and/or the outcome of any Section 106 Planning Contributions negotiations between the purchaser and the local planning authority.

2

Reasons

2.1

To make effective use of the former Rookwood County Infant School grounds which are surplus to operational requirements, securing a capital receipt and a financial contribution from Eastleigh Borough Council.

2.2

This decision supports the following Aims of the Corporate Strategy

Aim 1 - Maximising life opportunities by making land available for the provision of a range of mixed tenure housing

Aim 2 - Stewardship of the environment by influencing the quality of the proposed development and promoting high standards of design

Aim 3 - Achieving economic prosperity by enabling the construction of the housing development

Aim 4 - Building strong and safe communities by landowner control ensuring development design for safety and security of the boundaries of the former Rookwood County Infant School and its grounds

Aim 5 - Improving services by providing affordable housing to meet the needs of key workers to be housed.

3

Other options considered and rejected

3.1

Total redevelopment of the site

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