Decision details

Council Land at Skerningham – to complete contracts in relation to the Equalisation Agreement/Collaboration Agreement

Decision Maker: Director of Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

Cabinet approval was obtained on the 11 July 2017 to enter into an Equalisation Agreement on the terms outlined in the Report . This decision was subject to an agreed Decision Notice signed on the 03/07/2020 and officers are now seeking approval to exchange contracts.

Decision:

To enter into an Equalisation Agreement/Collaboration Agreement re land at Skerningham, Whinfield Road, Darlington.

Reasons - To promote new development and Economic Growth.
To note the options for the Council.
To enable a decision to be made now on the Council’s position, so there is certainty on the direction of travel.
To enable the Council to have timely and efficient negotiations required for the delivery of the Masterplan Frameworks.

Alternative options considered:

None

Publication date: 23/03/2021

Date of decision: 09/09/2020