Decision

The Cabinet has decided to progress early phase housing proposals under the Lancaster Canal Quarter Masterplan.

Analysis

outcome: The resolution was made unanimously, but the details of the decision are exempt from publication.

summary: The decision involves progressing early phase housing proposals under the council's approved Lancaster Canal Quarter Masterplan.

topline: The Cabinet has decided to progress early phase housing proposals under the Lancaster Canal Quarter Masterplan.

reason_contentious: The issue may be contentious as it involves housing proposals, which can impact local stakeholders and communities.

affected_stakeholders: ["Local residents", "Council members", "Developers"]

contentiousness_score: 5

political_party_relevance: There is no mention of political parties or political influence on the decision.

URL: https://committeeadmin.lancaster.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1579

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: The report outlines progress and details potential next steps and options in taking forward the previously agreed early phase housing proposals under the council's approved Lancaster Canal Quarter Masterplan. The report also seeks approvals on the preferred process and procurement route to secure the council's housing and regeneration objectives.

Content: (Cabinet Member with Special Responsibility Councillor Caroline Jackson)   Cabinet received a report from the Chief Officer Sustainable Growth that outlined progress and detailed the potential next steps and options in taking forward the previously agreed early phase housing proposals under the council's approved Lancaster Canal Quarter Masterplan.  The report was exempt from publication by virtue of paragraph 3 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act, 1972.   The options, options analysis, including risk assessment and officer preferred option, were set out in the exempt.   Resolved unanimously:   The resolution is set out in a minute exempt from publication by virtue of paragraph 3 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act, 1972.   Officer responsible for effecting the decision:   Chief Officer Sustainable Growth   Reasons for making the decision:   The decision is consistent with the Council’s priorities. Exactly how the decision fits with Council priorities is set out in the exempt minute.    

Date of Decision: July 8, 2025