A Cabinet Report on Transform Leatherhead will be considered and commented on by MVDC’s Scrutiny Committee at a meeting on Tuesday 2nd June. The Report and the Committee’s comments will then be considered and voted on at a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday 16th June.
The Report seeks approval to the alteration of various legal arrangements including MVDC retaining ownership of the Swan Centre (albeit still remodelled) and the public open space and the multi-storey car park at Bull Hill. The “Town Houses” on Bull Hill are likely to require freehold or very long leasehold sale to comply with recent Government legislation.
Most importantly, various amendments to the current Bull Hill scheme design are proposed to answer the comments of Statutory Consultees, Planning issues and Resident’s concerns. These include reduced building heights, increased green space and a revised servicing strategy. These changes will require further public consultation, and the intention now is to target a Planning decision by November or December this year.
