Issue - meetings

Further to Minute No. J152 of 15^th March, 2010, the Director of Housing and Neighbourhood Services reported that, during preparation of the work programme to both properties, additional structural defects had been identified resulting in a substantial rise in the estimated cost of investment.

An intrusive survey commissioned by the Neighbourhood Investment Service had revealed the presence of a geographical fault line and fissure in the bedrock below both properties which had left the ground unstable.  Whilst this could be remedied, the projected cost of investment had increased from £43,000 to £51,000 per property with no guarantee that further ground movement could be ruled out. 

A number of options had been considered for the future use of both properties including:-

Option 1          Retain and Invest

Option 2          Disposal to a Registered Social Landlord

Option 3          Open Market Sale

Option 4          Demolition and Disposal of the Site

Ward Members had been consulted and all supported option 4 with appropriate measures put in place post-demolition to ensure the site was kept free of flytipping.

It was queried whether the instability of the ground was due to mining and, if so, if any claim had been made to the Mining Authority who would have a financial responsibility.

Resolved:-  (1)  That Minute No. J152 be rescinded and option 4, to demolish Nos. 34 and 36 Becknoll Road, Brampton, be approved subject to clarification of any possibility of Mining Authority responsibility.

(2)  That disposal of the cleared site be approved.