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RULE 15 Keynsham Land Acquisition

 

 

An opportunity has arisen to acquire approx. 70 acres of land in Keynsham that would facilitate the early delivery of adopted transport policy, as set out in the Joint Local Transport Plan 4, that is required to address existing congestion issues and likely to be required before new homes could come forward. The site is currently in the greenbelt and not allocated, but in the future could form part of a wider area, that through comprehensive development could deliver 1500+ homes. The enabling infrastructure would help to alleviate existing traffic congestion in Keynsham, enable delivery of wider public transport improvements as well as unlock access to the site and support the new development. The Council is seeking grant from WECA’s Land Acquisition Fund (LAF) to acquire the land

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Significant Financial Impact and Affects more than 1 ward;

Decision status: Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 18/02/2021

This decision will be taken under urgency procedures.

Reason for urgency:
This item is considered under Urgency Rule 15 (Constitution 4B Access to Information Rules) to enable the Land Sale to complete within the timescales agreed within the Heads of Terms. To not proceed under urgency powers will risk the Council being able to comply with this condition.

Decision Type: Key Decision;

Decision due: Not before 1st Mar 2021 by Cabinet Member for Housing, Planning, and Economic Development, Cabinet Member for Resources., Council Leader

Lead director: Director Partnership & Corporate Services

Contact: Simon Martin, Director of Capital & Housing Delivery Email: Simon_martin@bathnes.gov.uk Tel: 01225 477407.

EFP Reference: E3271

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