Issue - decisions

Development of Priory Meadow, Runcorn for Housing

21/09/2021 - Development of Priory Meadow, Runcorn for Housing

The Board considered a report of the Strategic Director – Enterprise, Community and Resources, which requested approval to market Priory Meadow for housing on a gifted homes bases.

 

The report outlined some background and historical information in respect of the site and gave details of the tender opportunity that presented itself.  It was noted that the site was one of the last pieces of the Castlefields Masterplan and would make an important contribution to meeting the housing needs of the Borough.

 

RESOLVED:  That Executive Board

 

1)    approves the marketing of Priory Meadow;

 

2)    agrees to Officers testing the market for gifted homes and entering into legal agreements on this basis; and

 

3)    authorises the Operational Director for Economy, Enterprise and Property, and the Operational Director for Legal and Democratic Services to ensure full legal compliance in relation to the project.