Issue - meetings

DRR15/066

Members considered the progress achieved in delivering the Town Centres Development Programme.

The following updates were given:-

Site G: West of the High Street, paragraph 3.2 (page 115) – Following a meeting with a range of local stakeholders, including the Friends of Site G, a design workshop had been scheduled for 21 July 2015.  Officers were meeting with the GLA to discuss issues around the Housing Zone Bid, the outcome of which would inform the meeting of developers.

Site C: Town Hall, paragraph 3.3 (page 115) – Whilst previous issues concerning Cathedral Group’s Town Hall proposal had been resolved, new issues concerning wheelchair access to the residential blocks had arisen.  There were also ongoing technical issues concerning the proposed design materials.  When all issues had been resolved, it was anticipated that the application would be submitted for consideration by Members of the DCC Committee either in July or September 2015.  A presentation by representatives of Cathedral Group to explain the rationale for the application would be held prior to the Committee meeting. 

Beckenham Major Scheme

An update on the outcome of discussions held with TfL on the revised scheme would be given at the Beckenham Town Centre Working Party meeting to be held at Beckenham Library on 2 July 2015 at 7.30 pm which all Members were invited to attend.  Residents were frustrated at the length of time taken to complete the scheme.  Officers anticipated this would be implemented by mid-2016.  A further update would be reported to the R&R PDS meeting in September.

RESOLVED that the progress achieved on delivery of the Town Centres Development Programme be noted.