The acquisition of 12 Skinnergate be approved
on the terms set out in the report to Cabinet on 11 June
2019.
The Director of Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services, in
consultation with the relevant portfolio holders, pursue and
conclude negotiations with the owners of the wider potential
development site, and the outcomes of those negotiations and future
plans be presented to a future Cabinet meeting for approval.
Reasons - Development of this Grade II listed building will improve
the general amenity of the Skinnergate area.
The purchase will present future opportunities to further develop
the adjacent properties into a residential site therefore
increasing residential occupation and reducing poor retail units in
low demand.