Agenda item

The Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance and Housing submitted a report providing details of the objections received to the proposed disposal of public open space adjacent to Radcliffe Civic Hall. A copy of the plan detailing the area concerned was also submitted.

The Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance and Housing responded to each of the objections received and provided the reasons why they had not be accepted.

None of the objectors were present at the meeting.

Delegated decision:

That approval be given to the proposed disposal of the area of public open space adjacent to Radcliffe Civic Hall, as detailed in the report submitted.

Reason for the decision:

That the objections received were fully considered but on balance were not deemed to be of sufficient weight to prevent the disposal of the public open space. The responses also opposed the disposal on grounds which related to the closure of the Civic building rather than the public open space.

Some of the objections were more relevant to the planning process and could be matters taken into account by the Planning Authority. 

Other option considered and rejected:

To accept the points made within the objection(s) received.