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Consideration of Use of Compulsory Purchase Powers to Secure Residential Property in Burham

Meeting: 08/01/2020 - Finance, Innovation and Property Advisory Board (Item 18)

Consideration of Use of Compulsory Purchase Powers to Secure Residential Property in Burham

LGA 1972 Sch 12A Paragraph 3 – Financial or business affairs of any particular person

 

To consider the use of Compulsory Purchase Powers under section 17 of the Housing Act 1985 to bring an empty property in Rochester Road, Burham back into use and good repair.

Additional documents:

  • Restricted enclosure 2

Decision:

(LGA 1972 Sch 12A Paragraph 3 – Financial or business affairs of any particular person)

 

(Report of Director of Central Services)

 

Consideration was given to the use of Compulsory Purchase Powers under section 17 of the Housing Act 185 to bring an empty property in Rochester Road, Burham back into use and good repair.  Considerable discussion ensued and it was agreed to seek a further more detailed report exploring all options available.

 

Following consideration by the Finance, Innovation and Property Advisory Board, the Cabinet Member for Finance, Innovation and Property resolved that:

 

A decision on the matter be deferred pending a further report to the Advisory Board on all aspects discussed at the meeting, including the options available to the Council and neighbours, costs and legal advice.

Minutes:

(LGA 1972 Sch 12A Paragraph 3 – Financial or business affairs of any particular person)

 

Decision Notice D200006MEM

 

Consideration was given to the report of the Director of Central Services regarding use of Compulsory Purchase Powers under section 17 of the Housing Act 185 to bring an empty property in Rochester Road, Burham back into use and good repair.  Considerable discussion ensued and it was agreed to seek a further more detailed report exploring all options available.

 

RECOMMENDED:  That a decision on the matter be deferred pending a further report to the Advisory Board on all aspects discussed at the meeting, including the options available to the Council and neighbours, costs and legal advice.