Decisions

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Decisions published

17/03/2023 - Grant of Easement to Rockwood Homes Limited at land adjacent to Tyting Farm, Guildford ref: 3263    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Joint Executive Head: Assets and Property

Decision published: 18/04/2023

Effective from: 17/03/2023

Decision:

The Council will grant the owners of Tyting Farmstead, Rockwood Homes Limited, a Deed of Easement in connection with the installation of a Sewerage Treatment Plant, for the benefit of the 5 properties at Tyting Farnstead and Tyting Lodge.

When the property was sold to Rockwood Homes Limited, in 2019, it was agreed, as part of the sales transaction, that the Council would subsequently grant a Deed of Easement allowing for the installation of the sewerage treatment plant.

As part of this transaction, it was agreed that Tyting Lodge, (which was previously sold by the Council and who had rights to use the previous sewerage treatment plant), would connect into the new system. As the former sewerage treatment plant was so antiquated to deal with the addition newly developed homes, it was agreed that the Council would contribute a £3,088.16 plus VAT, on behalf of Tyting Lodge, so that they would continue to use the new system. The owners of Tyting Lodge would then become part of the management company with the other properties at Tyting Farmstead and would be responsible for any further maintenance or repairs; the Council would have no going costs.

The Grantees have agreed to pay a peppercorn for the grant of this Deed of Easement, which in accordance with the Council’s General Disposal Consent powers, provides the ‘best consideration reasonably obtainable’ where the proposed term exceeds seven (7) years, which was achieved when Tyting Farm was sold in 2019.

If you have any queries, then please contact, Mark Appleton, who will be happy to provide further information


Wards affected: Holy Trinity;

Lead officer: Marieke van der Reijden


17/03/2023 - Grant of Easement to Rockwood Homes Limited at land adjacent to Tyting Farm, Guildford ref: 3228    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Joint Executive Head: Assets and Property

Decision published: 24/03/2023

Effective from: 17/03/2023

Decision:

The Council will grant the owners of Tyting Farmstead, Rockwood Homes Limited, a Deed of Easement in connection with the installation of a Sewerage Treatment Plant, for the benefit of the 5 properties at Tyting Farnstead and Tyting Lodge.

When the property was sold to Rockwood Homes Limited, in 2019, it was agreed, as part of the sales transaction, that the Council would subsequently grant a Deed of Easement allowing for the installation of the sewerage treatment plant.

As part of this transaction, it was agreed that Tyting Lodge, (which was previously sold by the Council and who had rights to use the previous sewerage treatment plant), would connect into the new system. As the former sewerage treatment plant was so antiquated to deal with the addition newly developed homes, it was agreed that the Council would contribute a £3,088.16 plus VAT, on behalf of Tyting Lodge, so that they would continue to use the new system. The owners of Tyting Lodge would then become part of the management company with the other properties at Tyting Farmstead and would be responsible for any further maintenance or repairs; the Council would have no going costs.

The Grantees have agreed to pay a peppercorn for the grant of this Deed of Easement, which in accordance with the Council’s General Disposal Consent powers, provides the ‘best consideration reasonably obtainable’ where the proposed term exceeds seven (7) years, which was achieved when Tyting Farm was sold in 2019.

If you have any queries, then please contact, Mark Appleton, who will be happy to provide further information.


Wards affected: Holy Trinity;

Lead officer: Marieke van der Reijden


17/03/2023 - Renew the Contracted-Out Lease of Offices at Japonica Court, Shawfield Road, Ash to Age UK Surrey. ref: 3213    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Joint Executive Head: Assets and Property

Decision published: 20/03/2023

Effective from: 17/03/2023

Decision:

To approve a lease renewal to Age UK Surrey for Offices at Japonica Court in connection with their charitable activities. This will be granted in line with the following terms and conditions:

1. A lease term of three years at £2660pa excusive of VAT, rates and other outgoings.
2. The Tenant will pay a service charge of £349pa reviewed annually in line with RPI
3. A mutual break clause any time after the first 12 months, giving 6 months’ notice.
4. The Council will insure the building and recover a proportion of the premium from the tenant.

The lease is being granted in accordance with the Council’s General Disposal Consent Powers and provides the ‘best consideration reasonably obtainable.

If you have any queries, then please contact Damien Cannell who will be happy to provide further information.

Wards affected: Ash South;

Lead officer: Marieke van der Reijden


20/03/2023 - Grant lease of land known as Land east of Queensleigh, Salmons Road, Effingham for use as a garden ref: 3212    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Joint Executive Head: Assets and Property

Decision published: 20/03/2023

Effective from: 20/03/2023

Decision:

To approve the grant of the lease of land known as Land east of Queensleigh, Salmons Road, Effingham for use as a garden to commence as soon as possible in line with the following terms and conditions:

For the grant of a new lease the rent will be £1,050 pa.

The agreed term is 2 years, which is subject to a mutual break clause on giving no less than 3 months’ written notice.

The Tenant will be permitted to use the land as a garden to be kept laid to grass.

The rent will be payable in advance on the date of the agreement and on the first anniversary of the date of the agreement. The Council will collect ‘back rent’ on completion of the new agreement for the period from 18/04/22 to 30/05/22 when horse grazing ceased under the previous agreement.

The Tenant is to pay the Council’s legal and surveyor’s fees.

Wards affected: Effingham;

Lead officer: Marieke van der Reijden


16/03/2023 - Contract for Revenues and Benefits Information Telephone Line ref: 3211    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Exchequer Services Manager

Decision published: 16/03/2023

Effective from: 16/03/2023

Decision:

We plan to enter into a contract for a Telephone Information Service for Revenues and Benefits

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Belinda Hayden


13/03/2023 - Domestic abuse Pilot Project ref: 3210    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Joint Executive Head: Community Services

Decision published: 16/03/2023

Effective from: 13/03/2023

Decision:

To provide safe accommodation in Guildford for those that cannot stay in a refuge but require specialist support.

Wards affected: Stoke; Worplesdon;

Lead officer: Andrew Smith


16/03/2023 - To consider any recommendations from the Overview and Scrutiny Committee ref: 3203    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive

Made at meeting: 16/03/2023 - Executive

Decision published: 16/03/2023

Effective from: 16/03/2023

Decision:

There were no new recommendations from the Overview and Scrutiny Committee to consider. The paper was noted.


16/03/2023 - Leader's Announcements ref: 3209    Information Only

Decision Maker: Executive

Made at meeting: 16/03/2023 - Executive

Decision published: 16/03/2023

Effective from: 16/03/2023

Decision:

The Leader deferred her announcements to the meeting of full Council.


16/03/2023 - Minutes ref: 3200    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive

Made at meeting: 16/03/2023 - Executive

Decision published: 16/03/2023

Effective from: 16/03/2023

Decision:

The minutes of the meeting held on 22 February 2023 were agreed as correct. The Chairman signed the minutes.


16/03/2023 - Ash Road Bridge Scheme update and Budget Approval ref: 3199    Recommendations Approved

Recommendation to Executive: 

 

(1)      To recommend that Full Council (at its extraordinary meeting on 16 March 2023) approves the budget and funding strategy as set out in Exempt Appendix 2 and Exempt Appendix 3.

(2)      To delegate to the Strategic Director for Place, in consultation with the Lead Councillor for Regeneration, and Lead Councillor for Finance and Planning Policy, authority to enter into such other contracts and legal agreements connected with the Ash Road Bridge Scheme as may be necessary in compliance with Procurement Procedure Rules and within the approved budget

 

Recommendation to Council:

 

(1)      To approve the budget and funding strategy as set out in Exempt Appendix 2 and Exempt Appendix 3.

 

Decision Maker: Executive

Made at meeting: 16/03/2023 - Executive

Decision published: 16/03/2023

Effective from: 24/03/2023

Decision:

Decision:

1.     To recommend that Full Council (at its extraordinary meeting on 16 March 2023) approves the budget and funding strategy as set out in Exempt Appendices 2 and 3 to the report, subject to the revisions to Appendix 3 as set out in the exempt Appendix 1 to the Supplementary Information Sheet circulated at this meeting.

2.     To approve the transfer of the sum referred to in Paragraph 1 (Recommendations (Budget)) of the Exempt Appendix 2 to the report.

3.     To delegate to the Strategic Director for Place, in consultation with the Lead Councillor for Regeneration, and Lead Councillor for Finance and Planning Policy, authority to enter into such other contracts and legal agreements connected with the Ash Road Bridge Scheme as may be necessary in compliance with Procurement Procedure Rules and within the approved budget.

Reason(s):

This is a unique opportunity to utilise £23.9 million of central government funding towards the Ash Road Bridge Scheme to deliver an alternative road crossing of the North Downs railway line in close proximity to the Ash level crossing.  The Ash Road Bridge Scheme forms a requirement of Policy A31 of the Council's Local Plan which allocates land for housing in Ash. Delivery of this scheme will also enable the closure of Ash level crossing to motor vehicles, which will improve safety for highway and rail users and significantly reduce traffic congestion on the A323 and the use of alternative local roads to avoid the Ash level crossing in Ash.

Other options considered and rejected by the Executive:

Option 2, to not proceed with the recommendations set out in the report.

Details of any conflict of interest declared by the Leader or lead councillors and any dispensation granted:

None.

 

Wards affected: Ash South; Ash Wharf;


16/03/2023 - Guildford Park Road Redevelopment - Approval to Proceed to Next Stage ref: 3198    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive

Made at meeting: 16/03/2023 - Executive

Decision published: 16/03/2023

Effective from: 24/03/2023

Decision:

Decision:

1.    To approve the Strategic Outline Business Case for the Guildford Park Road Redevelopment, attached as Appendix 1 to the report submitted to the Executive, and to endorse the recommended delivery strategy outlined within.

2.    To endorse the revised planning strategy for the project.

3.    To approve commencement of the procurement of a development partner to support the delivery of the Guildford Park Road housing project.

4.    To approve the spend of up to £700,000, already allocated for the scheme within the Housing Revenue Account approved capital programme, to deliver the procurement activity.

5.    To delegate to the Strategic Director of Place, in consultation with the Lead Councillor for Housing and Community and Lead Councillor for Regeneration, authority to enter into such other contracts and legal agreements connected with the Guildford Park Road housing project as may be necessary in compliance with Procurement Procedure Rules and within the approved budget.

Reason(s):

1.    The Guildford Park Road redevelopment is a key scheme within the Housing Revenue Account Business Plan that will deliver a significant number of additional homes in the town centre. Officers currently have no authority to initiate the delivery phase of the scheme, and this authority is now sought from the Executive.

2.    The recommendation will support the delivery of the Council’s Corporate Plan (2021-2025) priorities by providing and facilitating housing that people can afford.

Other options considered and rejected by the Executive:

1.     Do Minimum – Sell the site with no conditions attached

3.    Do Most – The Council builds out the scheme directly and takes on all development risks

Details of any conflict of interest declared by the Leader or lead councillors and any dispensation granted:

None.

 

Wards affected: Onslow;

Lead officer: Rachel Harper


15/03/2023 - Grave Digging service for GBC Cemeteries ref: 3208    For Determination

Decision Maker: Joint Executive Head: Housing and Environmental Services

Decision published: 15/03/2023

Effective from: 15/03/2023

Decision:

To enter into a contract with a company for their professional services in providing grave digging services to GBC Cemeteries.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Natasha Precious


02/03/2023 - Stoke Park Staff Showers ref: 3207    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Joint Executive Head: Assets and Property

Decision published: 14/03/2023

Effective from: 02/03/2023

Decision:

To award a contract in the sum of £90,863.00 to Ash Contracting Ltd for refurbishment of staff toilet and shower facilities at Stoke Park Nursery.

Lead officer: Marieke van der Reijden


13/03/2023 - Sign Joining Agreement for Procure Public Framework ref: 3197    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Joint Strategic Director - Community and Wellbeing

Decision published: 13/03/2023

Effective from: 13/03/2023

Decision:

To sign the joining agreement in order to access the Procure Public framework agreement for use with the Whole House Contract.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Annie Righton


15/02/2023 - Procurement of Cryoserver email archive licences ref: 3195    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Lead Specialist for ICT

Decision published: 13/03/2023

Effective from: 15/02/2023

Decision:

Procurement of Cryoserver licences to replace the Council's existing expiring agreement.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: James Beach


22/02/2023 - Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) training ref: 3194    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Lead Specialist for ICT

Decision published: 13/03/2023

Effective from: 22/02/2023

Decision:

Procurement of Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) training for one Officer, via Softcat.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: James Beach


17/02/2023 - Procurement of Egress Protect licences ref: 3193    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Lead Specialist for ICT

Decision published: 13/03/2023

Effective from: 17/02/2023

Decision:

Procurement of Egress Protect licensing to replace the Council's existing expiring agreement.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: James Beach


13/03/2023 - Temporary Asbestos Contract ref: 3196    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Joint Strategic Director - Community and Wellbeing

Decision published: 13/03/2023

Effective from: 13/03/2023

Decision:

Sign 6 month (with possible 3 month extension) contract with Crucial who will be providing asbestos surveys for GBC Housing and other assets within the Technical Services team.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Annie Righton


06/03/2023 - Right to Buy – 27 Woodside Road, Guildford GU2 8HH ref: 3192    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Joint Strategic Director - Community and Wellbeing

Decision published: 08/03/2023

Effective from: 16/03/2023

Decision:

The tenant of the property has confirmed that they wish to proceed with the purchase of the property in accordance with the right to buy legislation and at the purchase price set out in the offer notice dated 13 December 2022.

If you have any queries, then please contact Iehsana Bakth who will be happy to provide further information.

Wards affected: Westborough;

Lead officer: Andrew Smith


08/03/2023 - Award of contract to Council's viability consultant to review a planning application ref: 3191    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Joint Strategic Director - Place

Decision published: 08/03/2023

Effective from: 08/03/2023

Decision:

A planning application has been submitted with a viability appraisal. Officers seek to appoint a consultant to review the appraisal on the Council's behalf to ascertain if the scheme is compliant with relevant planning policies. The Council will be fully reimbursed for the costs of the review.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: John Busher


07/03/2023 - Grant a Contracted-Out Lease of Riverside Centre Friary St GU1 ref: 3190    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Joint Executive Head: Assets and Property

Decision published: 07/03/2023

Effective from: 07/03/2023

Decision:

To approve the grant of the lease of the Riverside Centre to Webuild Athletics Ltd in line it the following terms and conditions.

The use will fall within Use Class E of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987

The agreed term is 10 years; the rent is £25,000 pax; payable quarterly in advance; subject to a rent review on the 5th anniversary upwards only.

This provides the ‘best consideration reasonably obtainable’ where the proposed term exceeds seven (7) years.

If you have any queries, then please contact Jacqueline Stewart who will be happy to provide further information.

Wards affected: Holy Trinity;

Lead officer: Marieke van der Reijden


24/01/2023 - License to alter MOD property that this council is leasing from the MOD to house Afghan Refugees under the ARAP resettlement scheme ref: 3189    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Joint Executive Head: Community Services

Decision published: 07/03/2023

Effective from: 24/01/2023

Decision:

The property in question has unsuitable shower facilities to support the resettled family. We need to pursue a license to alter under our agreement with the MOD to replace the existing mixer deck tap with a thermostatic mixing valve capable of filling the bath or supplying a shower. We also need to fit a 1 bar twin impeller booster pump below the bath supplied locally to supply this valve only.
The total cost of the works will be £2,544.00 and can be sourced out of the refugee budget.
In implementing these works we are not causing any damage to the MOD property

Wards affected: Pirbright;

Lead officer: Samantha Hutchison