Decision details

The report of the Head of Housing Services with regard to the proposed compulsory purchase of the former Beaumaris Sport and Social Club, Steeple Lane, Beaumaris was presented for the Executive’s consideration.

The Executive was advised that the Council’s purpose in seeking to acquire the former Sports and Social Club building is to re-develop the site to provide affordable housing to meet unmet demand in Beaumaris. The building has been redundant as a social club for many years and is in a state of disrepair. The proposed re-development provides an alternative use for the site, which will have a marked positive impact on the site and locality, preserving and enhancing the character of the Conservation Area and following local and national policy. The report details the issues for consideration in relation to the proposed course of action and sets out the justification for compulsory purchase order.

It was resolved –

•           To authorise the compulsory purchase of the former Sport and Social Club, Steeple Lane, Beaumaris as identified in the plan under Appendix 1 to the report under Section 17 of the Housing Act 1985 (Acquisition of Land for housing purposes) for the purpose of providing an affordable housing scheme.

•           To delegate authority to the Head of Housing Services to take all steps necessary to secure a confirmed compulsory purchase order and title vested in the Council.

•           To delegate to the Head of Housing Services in consultation with the Legal Services Manager authority to settle all compensation payable in consequence of the order.

•           To authorise the development of affordable housing on the site upon acquisition subject to the appropriate planning consents and project viability.