Issue details

The report seeks final approval on authority delegated by the Cabinet Resources Committee on 18 April 2013 to the Director for Place, in consultation with the Leader of the Council, to agree the Deed of Variation to the Principal Development Agreement for the West Hendon Regeneration Scheme. This will enable both the Council and Barratt Metropolitan Limited Liability Partnership to commence the next phase, known as Phase 3a of the West Hendon Regeneration scheme delivering circa 216 units of which 74 are affordable by March 2015.  The report also seeks authority to grant Barratt Metropolitan Limited Liability Partnership an access Licence to commence Phase 3a as set out in schedule 42 of the Principal Development Agreement. A plan outlining the designated area and hoarding line is edged in blue on the attached plan 716_00_SK_12. During this period the Council will exercise its powers to use Ground10a and Compulsory Purchase Order consents to achieve vacant possession of properties if required. Since 18 April 2013 the Regeneration Service has been in legal negotiations with Barratts and its lawyers and has concluded the revisions to the PDA to commence this next phase. A copy highlighting key changes is attached to the Executive summary.