Decision details

Cabinet will be asked to consider the redevelopment of Sycamore Grange, a retirement living scheme in Golcar, to address building safety issues, and to support formal engagement with tenants and other stakeholders on the future plans.

Engagement will seek comments on the approach and to update the tenants and Ward Members on the next steps.

RESOLVED –

1)    That approval be given to demolish Sycamore Grange and redevelop the full site, within the Housing Revenue Account, and as detailed on the location plan as set out at Appendix 1.

2)    That approval be given to enter into formal engagement with affected tenants as set out at paragraphs 2.5.1. and 2.5.2. of the report.

3)    That authority be delegated to the Service Director (Homes and Neighbourhoods) to carefully consider responses from the formal engagement, and any resulting mitigating steps before implementing the next stage of the redevelopment proposals, namely the application of the decant plan.

4)    That the Integrated Impact Assessment at Appendices 3 and 4 be noted, and that it also be noted that Human Rights issues have been considered.

5)    That authority be given to officers to serve Initial Demolition Notices followed by final Demolition Notices pursuant to the Housing Act 1985, for Sycamore Grange at the appropriate time, as may be required in order to suspend Right to Buy rights.

6)    That authority be given for officers to seek a Possession Order under the Housing Act 1985 for Sycamore Grange if required (following the grant of planning permission for redevelopment of the site).

7)    That a further report be submitted by summer 2023, setting out the final redevelopment proposals informed by further public consultation, including a robust financial appraisal.