Issue - meetings

Report HPR2020/037

The report recommended using the LHC, NH2 procurement framework to proceed with residential development proposals of circa 35 homes at York Rise, Orpington, BR6 8PR.  The site had been subject to previous development proposals outlined in the report. In May 2020, the Council appointed multi-disciplinary consultants Pellings to undertake further detailed feasibility of the site. Executive previously agreed to fund and develop proposals for this site, however, the proposals have substantially moved on since that time.  The report outlined the work undertaken as part of the feasibility study and what was required as part of the tender to proceed with the next stages of development.

The Committee noted the comments (attached at Annex B) which had been circulated by local ward councillor, Councillor Charles Joel.

In response to a question, the Interim Head of Regeneration confirmed that the contract would specify that where there were specialist contractors required for specific pieces of work these would have to be sub-contracted out where necessary. 

The Committee further noted that the geographical challenges of the site were had been given due consideration.

RESOLVED: That the Portfolio Holder be recommended to

1.  Note the progress of the project as set out within this report.

2.  Note the commissioning strategy set out in this report including the use of the LHC, NH2 procurement framework for the appointment of consultants funded from the Capital Scheme approved in July 2019.

3.  Note the decision to proceed to procurement for the Pre-Contract Service Agreement works contract for up to £350k, which includes all the work required to develop a residential design and a fully costed scheme.

4.  Note that a report will be presented at a later date to the Executive once the design proposals are at a more advanced stage prior to proceeding to any further stages (ie., design and build) which will provide an update on the estimated costs of the scheme with a recommended approach to ensure development viability.