Issue - meetings

To consider the redevelopment of Sycamore Grange in Golcar, Huddersfield.

Wards affected: Golcar

Contact: James Hinchliffe, General Manager – Development, Homes and Neighbourhoods.

RESOLVED –

1)    That the re-development plans as outlined in the considered report be noted and that endorsement be given to the approach to constructing the scheme.

2)    That approval be given to a maximum budget envelope of £11,937,000 to procure the demolition of the existing Sycamore Grange scheme, the construction of the new retirement living scheme, bungalows, and apartments, and to fund the management of rehousing and revenue costs.

3)    That pursuant to (2) above, authority be delegated to the Service Director Finance to sign a detailed financial appraisal, following planning permission and procurement, but before the award of any contract and the commencement of works.

4)    That approval be given to the submission of Prior Approval notification and Notices under the Planning and Building Acts for the demolition of Sycamore Grange, and the submission of a planning application for the new development.

5)    That authority be delegated the Strategic Director of Growth in consultation with the Service Director for Legal, Governance & Commissioning, and Portfolio Holder to invite and assess tender submissions and enter into contract for the demolition of existing buildings on the site once Vacant Possession is achieved.

6)    Authorise the Strategic Director of Growth in consultation with the Service Director for Governance & Commissioning and the Portfolio Holder to invite and assess tender submissions and to draft and award contracts for the Design and Build of the new scheme within the agreed budget envelope.

7)    That approval be given to the appointed contractor to be responsible for finalising the design and costs and obtaining all approvals required to construct the scheme.