URL: https://chesterfield.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1989

Decision Maker: Service Director - Economic Growth

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: Growth Board (28th Aug 2025) – Spire Neighbourhood Recommendations: That authority is given to the Service Director for Economic Growth, to progress the procurement of geotechnical services at Spire Neighbourhood. At the Growth Board meeting on the 22nd May 2025, an approval was given to establish a £50,000 budget to support the development of a business case for land at Spire Neighbourhood. Since then, a project working group has been established and is investigating several work streams including site investigation (SI) works, which will establish the abnormal costs of development associated with the site. These will be critical to understanding the viability of the development proposals. An initial desktop study and topographical survey which was procured through a competitive process. This process identified several risks and concerns which require further detailed and intrusive investigation to confirm the level of risk, the remediation strategy and likely cost of works to mitigate these issues. It is now proposed that these works are procured to inform the development of a viable development scheme. The anticipated costs are £45,000 and will utilise most of the remaining budget for the development of the business case. It is likely that further budget will be required to consider the design of the scheme. These will be assessed following the conclusion of the site investigation works.

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Date of Decision: September 30, 2025