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1. Summary

1.1 The following decisions are sought:

(i) That the Executive Member for Policy and Resources approves the Project Appraisal for the relocation of the existing Andover household waste recycling centre to a new site on the Walworth Industrial Estate in Andover, at an estimated cost of £1,168,000.

(ii) That the Executive Member for Policy and Resources approves the submission of a planning application seeking consent to carry out the construction of the new Andover household waste recycling centre on the Walworth Industrial Estate in Andover, at an estimated cost of £1,168,000.

2. Reason

2.1 This decision enhances quality of place by providing a new and much needed household waste recycling centre (HWRC) for the benefit of residents in the Andover and surrounding area.

2.2 The relocation of Andover HWRC will support the Minerals and Waste Development Framework Strategy by developing and implementing a new site that is not only more efficient and cost-effective but also supports the spatial vision for future materials and waste planning in the county.

2.3 The Executive Member for Environment recommends this proposal.

2.4 The Buildings, Land and Procurement Panel considered this report on 3 October 2006.

3. Other Options Considered and Rejected

3.1 Alternative options considered and discounted on the grounds of being unable to meet the requirements for improving the HWRC service for the Andover area include:

(i) retaining the existing Andover HWRC in Shepherds Spring Lane without carrying out any improvements; and

(ii) redeveloping the existing Andover HWRC to provide an improved layout with a separate entrance and exit plus additional car parking spaces.

4. Conflicts of Interest Declared by the Decision Maker or Other Executive Member Consulted - None.

5. Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee - None.

6. Reason(s) for the Matter being dealt with if Urgent - None.

Approved by: ..................................... Date: ...................................

Councillor T K Thornber CBE

Executive Member for Policy and Resources

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