Decision details

To approve future use of the former Old Fallings Adventure Playground and feedback residents’ comments from the Engagement Sessions.

1.     That the former Old Fallings Adventure Playground be formally declared surplus to the Council’s requirements.

2.     That the future use of the site and its feasibility for affordable council housing development (100% affordable homes, to be principally affordable rent Council housing, with a proportion of affordable home ownership to be considered as required by planning regulations) be explored.

3.     That authority be delegated to the Cabinet Member for City Assets and Housing in consultation with the Strategic Director for Place to approve the disposal or appropriation of the former Old Fallings Adventure Playground.

4.     That authority be delegated to the Cabinet Member for City Assets and Housing in consultation with the Service Director City Housing to approve the development of the site for Affordable Council Housing once feasibility studies and site investigations are complete.

5.     That authority be delegated to the Cabinet Member for City Assets and Housing in consultation with the Service Director City Housing to approve agreements including but not limited to deed of covenants, collateral warranties, assignments and such other ancillary agreements, including capital variations as may be necessary in order to facilitate housing development on this site and the adjacent garage site.