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Commercial consultancy for Bassingthorpe Farm residential development scheme

08/05/2026 - Commercial consultancy for Bassingthorpe Farm residential development scheme

 

 

ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

 

RECORD OF OFFICER EXECUTIVE DECISION

 

 

Date of Decision:

 

29th April, 2026

Title:

Commercial consultancy for Bassingthorpe Farm residential development scheme

Decision Maker:

(Including Job Title)

Andrew Bramidge, Executive Director of Regeneration and Environment

Details of Specific Delegation

 

or

 

Delegation contained in the relevant Sub-Scheme of Delegation.

 

Minute 109 of 20 January 2025 Cabinet report BASSINGTHORPE FARM SUPPLEMENTARY PLANNING DOCUMENT (page 17):

“The Cabinet

[…]

2. Authorises the Strategic Director of Regeneration and Environment in consultation with Service Director – Legal Services to explore collaborative arrangements and negotiate draft terms with the majority landowner to progress delivery of Bassingthorpe Farm.”

 

Decision:

To approve appointment of a specialist consultant to provide commercial advice for the Bassingthorpe Farm residential development scheme.

Reasons for the Decision:

To progress the delivery of a residential development scheme on the strategic allocation site of Bassingthorpe Farm jointly with the majority landowner.

 

Conflicts of interest declared by the Decision Maker if they sit as a Cabinet appointed representative to an outside body which relates to the decision:

n/a

Dispensations Granted:

(If any)

n/a

 

Reports or parts of reports relevant to the decision being taken:

 

Appendix 1 – Procurement Business Case

“25-254 Bassingthorpe Farm Commercial Adviser” (exempt)

 

 

I certify that this is a true record of the decision to:

 

approve appointment of a specialist consultant to provide commercial advice for the Bassingthorpe Farm residential development scheme.

 

I confirm that in making this decision, due regard was given to the seven principles of public life.

 

Signed by the Decision Maker:

 

 

Dated:          29th April, 2026

 

Name:          Andrew Bramidge                      

Job Title:     Executive Director, Regeneration and Environment