That the Portfolio
Holder for People – Adult Social Care, Housing and Health resolves to make,
seek confirmation of and implement a compulsory purchase order (CPO) pursuant
to s226(1)(a) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and the Acquisition of
Land Act 1981 and all other enabling powers in relation to 26 East Street,
Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7DR which is shown edged red on the plan attached
at Appendix 1, for the purposes of improvement of the land.
That the Portfolio
Holder for People – Adult Social Care, Housing and Health resolves that the
Council seeks to acquire the land whether by compulsorily using the statutory
powers or by voluntary agreement.
That the Portfolio
Holder for People – Adult Social Care, Housing and Health delegates authority
to the Corporate Director for Housing and Community Safety to:
1.
To take all necessary steps to secure the
preparation, making, and submission to the Secretary of State for confirmation
and implementation of the CPO including (but not limited to) the publication
and service of all statutory notices; the investigation of and response to
objections (including the negotiation and completion of any necessary agreement
and undertaking in order to secure the removal of objections to the CPO); and
the presentation of the Council's case at any public inquiry or via written
representations and all other associated procedural steps.
2.
To acquire the Property whether by voluntary
agreement or compulsorily using the statutory powers section 226(1)(a) Town and
Country Planning Act 1990 and Acquisition of Land Act 1981
3.
To determine the form and contents of the CPO and
the statement of reasons accompanying the CPO and to finalise the same.
4.
Take all appropriate actions for making amendments,
modifications and deletions to the CPO and plan, including updates and
corrections to the draft as necessary to finalise and secure confirmation of
the CPO.
5.
Issue and serve any warrants to obtain possession
of the Property once acquired following execution of a General Vesting
Declaration or service of a Notice of Entry if it is necessary to obtain vacant
possession.
6.
Suspend or abandon the CPO proceedings or withdraw
the CPO in relation to all or part of the Property.
7.
Take necessary action to deal with all matters
relating to the payment of statutory compensation including, where required,
instituting, or defending proceedings.
8.
Take all other necessary action to give effect to
these recommendations.