Object
Draft North East Cambridge Area Action Plan
Representation ID: 54451
Received: 05/10/2020
Respondent: Orchard Street Investment Management
Agent: Turley
While it is understood that any acquisition of property or land would be subject to a payment at market value, the lack of alternative industrial and other business premises within the City could result in the closure of and loss of employment for local residents. It is critical that in bringing sites forward, due regard is had to the provisions of criterion (c), and that this should be the starting point before any consideration of Compulsory Purchase Powers takes place.
It is vital that discussions are undertaken with all landowners in the first instance to try and agree/negotiate a combined approach. The site as a whole has a number of land owners and the Area Action Plan makes no reference to a ‘joined up’ approach. Early engagement with all land owners going forward is crucial and this does not seem to have been resolved yet.
While it is understood that any acquisition of property or land would be subject to a payment at market value, the lack of alternative industrial and other business premises within the City could result in the closure of and loss of employment for local residents. It is critical that in bringing sites forward, due regard is had to the provisions of criterion (c), and that this should be the starting point before any consideration of Compulsory Purchase Powers takes place.
It is vital that discussions are undertaken with all landowners in the first instance to try and agree/negotiate a combined approach. The site as a whole has a number of land owners and the Area Action Plan makes no reference to a ‘joined up’ approach. Early engagement with all land owners going forward is crucial and this does not seem to have been resolved yet.