Agenda item

15.1

The Executive Director, Resources, submitted a report to enter into a conditional contract with UYE (Ltd) for the disposal of land at Rother Valley Way on a 99 year lease with an option to purchase the freehold interest within the first ten years.  The conditional contract requires UYE Ltd to comply with conditions which have been imposed as part of Planning Permission that was granted on 24^th September 2012 for a Community Renewable Energy Centre.

15.2

RESOLVED: That Cabinet:-

(a)

declares the land at Rother Valley Way surplus to the requirements of the Council for disposal;

(b)

approves the conditional contract for the disposal of the site at Rother Valley Way to UYE Ltd. in accordance with the terms of this report and delegate authority to the Director of Property and Facilities Management to finalise the terms of the sale; and

(c)

authorises the Director of Property and Facilities Management to instruct the Director of Legal Services to prepare and complete all necessary documentation to conclude the sale in accordance with the agreed terms.

15.3

Reasons for Decision

15.3.1

UYE`s Community Renewable Energy Centre will generate electricity and hot water from the incineration of waste wood.  The electricity will be supplied to the National Grid and the hot water to provide heating for nearby homes. The proposals will diversify the energy sources available in the City and reduce reliance on the burning of fossil fuels.  

15.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

15.4.1

UYE Ltd has been trying to identify a suitable site for a Community Renewable Energy Centre for a number of years. A site immediately opposite Rother Valley Way was discounted at an early stage on the basis of its likely ecological impact. A further site immediately adjacent to the eastern boundary of the Traveller’s Site was also discounted at an early stage on the basis of its likely impact on the living conditions of the travellers.

15.5

Any Interest Declared or Dispensation Granted

None

15.6

Reason for Exemption if Public/Press Excluded During Consideration

None

15.7

Respective Director Responsible for Implementation

Laraine Manley, Executive Director, Resources.

15.8

Relevant Scrutiny and Policy Development Committee If Decision Called In

Overview and Scrutiny Management.

15.1

The Executive Director, Resources, submitted a report to enter into a conditional contract with UYE (Ltd) for the disposal of land at Rother Valley Way on a 99 year lease with an option to purchase the freehold interest within the first ten years.  The conditional contract requires UYE Ltd to comply with conditions which have been imposed as part of Planning Permission that was granted on 24^th September 2012 for a Community Renewable Energy Centre.

15.2

RESOLVED: That Cabinet:-

(a)

declares the land at Rother Valley Way surplus to the requirements of the Council for disposal;

(b)

approves the conditional contract for the disposal of the site at Rother Valley Way to UYE Ltd. in accordance with the terms of this report and delegate authority to the Director of Property and Facilities Management to finalise the terms of the sale; and

(c)

authorises the Director of Property and Facilities Management to instruct the Director of Legal Services to prepare and complete all necessary documentation to conclude the sale in accordance with the agreed terms.

15.3

Reasons for Decision

15.3.1

UYE`s Community Renewable Energy Centre will generate electricity and hot water from the incineration of waste wood.  The electricity will be supplied to the National Grid and the hot water to provide heating for nearby homes. The proposals will diversify the energy sources available in the City and reduce reliance on the burning of fossil fuels.  

15.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

15.4.1

UYE Ltd has been trying to identify a suitable site for a Community Renewable Energy Centre for a number of years. A site immediately opposite Rother Valley Way was discounted at an early stage on the basis of its likely ecological impact. A further site immediately adjacent to the eastern boundary of the Traveller’s Site was also discounted at an early stage on the basis of its likely impact on the living conditions of the travellers.

15.5

Any Interest Declared or Dispensation Granted

None

15.6

Reason for Exemption if Public/Press Excluded During Consideration

None

15.7

Respective Director Responsible for Implementation

Laraine Manley, Executive Director, Resources.

15.8

Relevant Scrutiny and Policy Development Committee If Decision Called In

Overview and Scrutiny Management.