Issue - meetings

To consider the report of the Director of City Development informing Executive Board on the preparation of a Planning Framework for the redevelopment of the Leeds South Bank and on progress made to date on the proposal for a new City Centre Park.

The Director of City Development submitted a report on the preparation of a Planning Framework for the redevelopment of the Leeds South Bank and on progress made to date on the proposal for a new City Centre Park.

RESOLVED –

a)  That the content of the report be noted.

b)  That approval be given to the Draft South Bank Planning Statement as a basis for public consultation and that the outcome, including any changes to the statement, be reported back to this Board.

c)  That officers continue to liaise with the principal landowners concerning their specific development proposals to ensure that they are complementary to the City’s aspiration for a City Centre Park.

d)  That officers open discussions with land owners in relation to the development of these proposals.

e)  That an Outline Business Case for the City Centre Park based on a phased implementation plan be developed.