Decision
Analysis
outcome: Recommendations were approved, allowing for the investment and potential development or disposal of the asset.
summary: The decision involves agreeing on the next steps for a council-owned asset under review, including investing up to £100k to secure outline residential planning permission.
topline: The Executive has decided to invest up to £100k in a council-owned asset for potential residential development or disposal.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves financial investment and potential development of a council asset, which could impact local stakeholders and the community.
affected_stakeholders: ["Council", "Local residents", "Potential developers"]
contentiousness_score: 6
political_party_relevance: There are no explicit mentions of political parties in the decision.
URL: https://meetings.westoxon.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=433
Decision Maker: Executive
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: Yes
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose:
Content: Councillor Alaric Smith, Executive Member for Finance, introduced the item the purpose of which was to agree the next steps regarding a council owned asset that is under review. RESOLVED: That the Executive: Agreed to invest up to £100k if needed to secure outline residential planning permission, as set out in the paper, with the option to either, develop as residential housing with a delivery partner or dispose on the open market. Delegated authority for approving the £100k funding and the final terms of disposal to the Director of Finance (S151) in consultation with the Executive Member for Finance.
Date of Decision: June 11, 2025