Decision details

Urgent Works Notice - 84-85, 86-87, 88 and 91 Kirkgate, Leeds City Centre

Reference: D57621

Decision Maker: Chief Planning Officer

Decision status: Recommendations approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

To expend up to £700,000 to carry out emergency works in default following service of urgent work notice.

Decision:

The Chief Planning Officer is requested to :-

 

a)  Note, that, subject to approval by the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, an urgent works notice is served on the owner (City Fusion) and other interested parties in regards to Pine Court, 84/85, 86/87, 88/89 and 91 Kirkgate, Leeds City Centre.

 

b)  Note, that, in the event that the owner defaults on the notice, the Council will carry out the urgent works specified in the notice.

c)  Approve a transfer from the Strategic & Central existing capital programme of £700k, to City Developments 2024/25 Asset Management programme and grant authority to spend for up to £700,000, to cashflow emergency works if required.

d)  Note that the Council will seek to recover the cost of the urgent works.

 

Reason Key: Financial Impact>£500K;

Wards Affected: Little London and Woodhouse;

If the decision has not been published in the List of Forthcoming Key Decisions for at least 28 clear days, the reason why it would be impracticable to delay the decision:: The urgent works notice is an emergency responding to the continuing deterioration of the properties which could result in further collapse. Any delay increases the risk of building failure.

If exempt from Call-In, the reason why Call-In would prejudice the interests of the Council or the public:: The urgent works notice is an emergency responding to the continuing deterioration of the properties which could result in further collapse. Any delay increases the risk of building failure.

Other reasons / organisations consulted

Briefings with Executive Member for Economy, Transport and Sustainable Development, and Scrutiny Chair (Infrastructure, Investment and Inclusive Growth)

Consultees

Briefings with Executive Member for Economy, Transport and Sustainable Development, and Scrutiny Chair (Infrastructure, Investment and Inclusive Growth)

Contact: Philip Ward, Conservation Officer 0113 378 7625 Email: phil.ward@leeds.gov.uk.

Publication date: 02/08/2024

Date of decision: 02/08/2024

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