The report sought approval on the recommended location for developing a business/skills hub on Mountfield Road Industrial Estate, New Romney so that a detailed planning application can be submitted. This will enable the scheme to be ‘tender-ready’ in anticipation of a successful outcome of the Expression of Interest submission to the Coastal Communities Fund to grant fund the scheme.
Proposed by Councillor Collier,
Seconded by Councillor Mrs Hollingsbee; and
RESOLVED:
1. That report C/18/22 be received and noted.
2. That the recommended site location option plot A/B (see Appendix 1 of the report) be approved for the development of a business/skills hub so that a detailed planning application for the preferred site can be made.
(Voting figures: 9 for, 0 against, 0 abstentions).
REASONS FOR DECISION:
The masterplan for Mountfield Road Industrial Estate, New Romney completed in March 2018 identified options for the location of a new business/skills hub. . This report seeks Cabinet approval for the option recommended by the Asset Management Board so that progress can be madetowards achieving planning consent.