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As per item 21.

At this point in the meeting, Cllr Diakides left the room.

The Cabinet noted the exempt information and resolutions as per minute 764.

Cllr Diakides did not take part in the discussion or voting on this item and re-entered the room at the end of the item.

Report of the Director for Housing, Regeneration, and Planning. To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for House Building, Place-Making and Development.

The report will ask Cabinet to approve the letting of a build contract in relation to the construction of affordable housing at the Chocolate Factory, N22 (Phase 1). It will also request the appropriation of the land for planning purposes, approval to exercise powers under s203 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016, and appropriation of the land for housing purposes upon Practical Completion.

At this point in the meeting, Cllr Diakides left the room.

The Cabinet Member for House Building, Place-Making and Development introduced the report which asked Cabinet to approve the letting of a build contract in relation to the construction of affordable housing at the Chocolate Factory, N22 (Phase 1). The report also requested the appropriation of the land for planning purposes, approval to exercise powers under s203 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016, and appropriation of the land for housing purposes upon Practical Completion.

The Cabinet Member explained that this project was a key milestone in the Council’s housebuilding programme and would provide 80 Council rent homes. It was stated that the project would be renovating a derelict site, would provide homes and workspaces, and would also contribute to the regeneration of the area.

The Cabinet Member responded to questions from the Cabinet:

-       It was noted that Area 51, a group supporting young people and adults with disabilities, was located at Mallard Place. It was confirmed that there would be ongoing discussions with Area 51 who would be part of the process as the comprehensive scheme was developed. It was noted that solutions were being investigated and it was acknowledged that relocating this group would be long and detailed process.

The Cabinet Member responded to questions from Councillor Cawley-Harrison:

-       In response to a question about development in the local area and pressure on services, it was explained that there would be a comprehensive approach for the Wood Green Cultural Quarter and that any required services would be considered holistically.

-       In response to a question about when the homes would become habitable, it was noted that the build programme for this project was anticipated to be two years but that it may be possible to deliver slightly earlier.

Following consideration of the exempt information, it was

RESOLVED

1.    To approve the appointment of the recommended Contractor (identified in the exempt part of the report – Appendix 3) to undertake the new build works for the scheme known as the Chocolate Factory Phase 1 for a contract sum set out in Appendix 3. Please refer to paragraph 16 of Appendix 3

2.    To approve the appropriation of the land at the Chocolate Factory site (edged red in the plans attached at Appendix 2) from general purposes to planning purposes under Section 122 of the Local Government Act 1972 as they are no longer required for the purpose which they are currently held, and for the purpose of carrying out development as set out in section 6 of this report.

3.    To approve the appropriation of the land at the Chocolate Factory site (edged red in the plan attached at Appendix 1) from planning purposes to housing purposes under Section 19 of the Housing Act 1985, after practical completion of the construction works.

4.    To approve the appropriation of the land at the Chocolate Factory site (edged red in the plan attached at Appendix 1) from the General  ...  view the full minutes text for item 764