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This report summarises the progress made on the regeneration of South Kilburn, and sets out four main processes for approval by the Executive for continuing the momentum established by the Council over the past two years for the regeneration of the South Kilburn area.  It seeks approval to progress the project.

(i)         that the Executive note the progress made on the South Kilburn Regeneration project as set out in the report;

(ii)        that agreement be given to progress with Phase 2 of the regeneration proposals in line with the overall phasing strategy, including the redevelopment of Bronte and Fielding Houses, the Queens Park Station area (Zone 18) and 4-26 Stuart Road;

(iii)       that Officers be authorised to take preparatory steps with a view to procuring an EU compliant contract with a prospective energy suppliers to bring forward a decentralised energy solution for South Kilburn;

(iv)       that the appointment of  Alison Brooks Architects from the LDA Architecture, Landscape and Urban Design Framework Agreement to lead the design team through to full planning application (RIBA Stage C or D) for the Bronte and Fielding site be noted;

(v)        that the appointment of Maccreanor Lavington Architects from the LDA Architecture, Landscape and Urban Design Framework Agreement to lead the design team through to full planning application (RIBA Stage C or D) for the Queens Park Station Area (Zone 18) be noted;

(vi)       that agreement be given to set rent levels for the affordable units within Phase 1b sites, including Wells Court, Cambridge Court, Ely Court, Bond House and Hicks Bolton House once completed, at a rent equivalent to Homes and Community Agencies Target Rent Levels and to adopt this rent level for other affordable development in South Kilburn until borough wide rent levels are reviewed later in the year;

(vii)      that the Director of Regeneration and Major Projects' intention to undertake a mini-competition under the South Kilburn Developer Framework to identify a developer partner for the disposal of Phase 1b sites, including Wells Court, Cambridge Court, Ely Court, Bond House and Hicks Bolton House be noted;

(viii)     that the Director of Regeneration and Major Projects be authorised to seek the Secretary of State’s consent to the disposal and redevelopment of phase 2 sites including Cullen House, Site 11B and 4-26 Stuart Road on the estate for the purposes of ground 10A of Schedule 2 to the Housing Act 1985, to enable the Council to apply for a court order to obtain vacant possession of residential dwellings let under secure tenancies, Section 32 of the Housing Act 1985 to dispose of housing land, Section 19 of the Housing Act for appropriation of land for planning purposes and under the necessary Act (if applicable) to dispose of non housing land;

(ix)       that approval be given to the making of compulsory purchase orders (CPOs) to acquire (a) all interests and rights in the properties listed in Appendix 1 and comprising the land shown edged red on the plans in Appendix 1 (the CPO Land) and (b) any new rights in the CPO Land which may be required under section 13 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976, notably the Argo Business Centre, Post Office and 4-26 Stuart Road, Site 18 comprising the Queen’s Park Station Area and Site 11B comprising the Albert Road Daycare Centre (ARDC)  ...  view the full decision text for item 11

The report from the Director of Regeneration and Major Projects summarised the progress made on the regeneration of South Kilburn which, as the Lead Member Councillor Crane pointed out, had been in discussion for more than a decade and was now taking shape. The regeneration programme was one of the largest in London, with four sites, three of which already had planning permission, the final one to be agreed in 2012. Councillor Crane drew attention to the various aspects of the project as set out in the report which required approval. The former Albert Road Day Centre site presented a further opportunity for development.

Finally Councillor Crane was pleased to be able to recommend rent levels that were affordable and commended the work of officers in achieving this outcome.

The Executive agreed the report.

RESOLVED:-

(i)         that the Executive note the progress made on the South Kilburn Regeneration project as set out in the report;

(ii)        that agreement be given to progress with Phase 2 of the regeneration proposals in line with the overall phasing strategy, including the redevelopment of Bronte and Fielding Houses, the Queens Park Station area (Zone 18) and 4-26 Stuart Road;

(iii)       that officers be authorised to take preparatory steps with a view to procuring an EU compliant contract with a prospective energy suppliers to bring forward a decentralised energy solution for South Kilburn;

(iv)       that the appointment of  Alison Brooks Architects from the LDA Architecture, Landscape and Urban Design Framework Agreement to lead the design team through to full planning application (RIBA Stage C or D) for the Bronte and Fielding site be noted;

(v)        that the appointment of Maccreanor Lavington Architects from the LDA Architecture, Landscape and Urban Design Framework Agreement to lead the design team through to full planning application (RIBA Stage C or D) for the Queens Park Station Area (Zone 18) be noted;

(vi)       that agreement be given to set rent levels for the affordable units within Phase 1b sites, including Wells Court, Cambridge Court, Ely Court, Bond House and Hicks Bolton House once completed, at a rent equivalent to Homes and Community Agencies Target Rent Levels and to adopt this rent level for other affordable development in South Kilburn until borough wide rent levels are reviewed later in the year;

(vii)      that the Director of Regeneration and Major Projects' intention to undertake a mini-competition under the South Kilburn Developer Framework to identify a developer partner for the disposal of Phase 1b sites, including Wells Court, Cambridge Court, Ely Court, Bond House and Hicks Bolton House be noted;

(viii)     that the Director of Regeneration and Major Projects be authorised to seek the Secretary of State’s consent to the disposal and redevelopment of phase 2 sites including Cullen House, Site 11B and 4-26 Stuart Road on the estate for the purposes of ground 10A of Schedule 2 to the Housing Act 1985, to enable the Council to apply for a court order to obtain vacant possession of residential dwellings let  ...  view the full minutes text for item 11