Reference: D636
Decision Maker: Portfolio Holder for Corporate Resources and Performance
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
Improving Carlton Square shopping centre is a
priority in the Gedling Plan. To facilitate comprehensive
development, Rose Cottage (see attached plan), a dilapidated
building within the main parking area was acquired by the Council
in 2016.
Whilst options to bring forward a workable scheme for Carlton
Square are under discussion with Waypoint (the owners of the
shopping centre), the condition of the derelict cottage continues
to deteriorate. Although the cottage is boarded and fenced, it has
been subject to numerous incidents of vandalism and forced
entry.
To prevent further incidents of vandalism and anti-social behaviour
at the cottage, and to ensure any impacts arising from the current
condition of the cottage on neighbouring properties is minimised,
it is proposed to demolish the cottage.
The Service Manager for Property will appoint specialist
contractors to undertake demolition following disconnection of
services to the property. Electricity supply has already been
removed and Severn Trent has confirmed that water services will be
disconnected on 18 January 2018.
The works will include removal of any materials containing
asbestos, demolition, removal of rubble, levelling the site and
securing with tamper proof fencing until the plans for the wider
modernisation planned for Carlton Square are ready to
progress.
The cost of the work is anticipated to be below £10,000 and
can be contained within the Carlton Square capital budget of
£100,000.
An indicative timetable for completion of key tasks is set out in
appendix 1.
That the Portfolio Holder for Resources and
Reputation:
1) approves the demolition of 10 Burton Road;
2) delegates securing the necessary consents and approvals for the
demolition of the property to officers.
Improvements to Carlton Square is an objective
of the Gedling Plan. The current condition of the cottage has a
negative impact on the actual and perceived image and safety of the
area.
Do Nothing. This is rejected due to the high
risk of further vandalism and antisocial behaviour at the
property.
Refurbish. This is rejected as the property was acquired to
facilitate comprehensive proposals for Carlton Square and the
cottage is an extremely poor condition.
Publication date: 18/12/2017
Date of decision: 18/12/2017
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