Issue - decisions

            RESOLVED

            That the land edged red on the plan attached as Appendix 1 to the report be appropriated for planning purposes under Section 122(1) of the Local Government Act 1972.

            REASONS

(i)         The appropriation of the car park is necessary and in the public interest to secure the benefits of redevelopment of the site to provide a new car park with improved facilities.

(ii)        Appropriation of the site will enable the development to proceed without the risk of an injunction from adjoining landowners.

(iii)       Appropriation will limit the level of compensation payments to the value of the diminution in value of affected properties.