Asset Management 2010-2011

Decisions on the future of 11 Thanet sites

Decisions on the future of 11 sites proposed for disposal as part of the 2010-11 asset management process were made at a meeting of the Cabinet on Thursday 5 August 2010.

The decisions were made after 190 responses from members of the public were submitted to the council as part of the latest Asset Management consultation.  The consultation was carried out late Autumn 2009.

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Cabinet decisions

Four sites were approved for disposal by Cabinet for the following uses:

1. Former Lodge, St. John’s Cemetery, Manston Road (residential redevelopment).
2. Former promenade toilets, adjacent to Seaview Terrace, Margate (redevelopment, probably residential).
3. Land opposite the Tudor House, King Street, Margate (residential development).
4. Open space, adjoining 33 and 35 Beech Grove, Cliffsend (to the adjoining owners, with a covenant placed on it to prevent development of the land).

The decisions for the seven other sites were as follows:

1. Staffordshire Street car park site - it was agreed that the disposal process should not commence until a more detailed investigation on covenants and consultation on a more detailed scheme is complete.
2. Marina Car Park, Marina Road, Eastern Undercliff - it was agreed that no disposal action should proceed until a detailed development brief has been prepared and market conditions can support a development.
3. Land behind Highfield Road, Ramsgate - it was agreed that, prior to any further action being taken, detailed proposals, including improvements to the playing field will be developed and discussed with immediate neighbours and interested parties.
4. Palm Bay Recreation Ground - withdrawn and put back on council's Asset Register because of concerns about the loss of playing fields and car boot market space
5. Western Undercliff, including the Chine access from Royal Esplanade, Ramsgate - withdrawn and put back on council's Asset Register after questions were raised about the environmental impact and the heritage of the land.  There will also be further consultation with English Nature and English Heritage.
6. Land at Hartsdown Sports Centre, Margate - withdrawn and put back on the council's Asset Register following concerns from local groups currently occupying land at the site, pending the development of a new policy, which is being drawn up for working with community groups.
7. Land at 39 Nelson Place, Broadstairs - withdrawn and put back on the council's Asset Register because of questions over covenants.

An additional site, at Hopeville Avenue, St. Peter’s, was withdrawn and put back on the council's Asset Register before the public consultation began.

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