Issue details

Western Corridor Improvements - Compulsory Purchase Order

 

 

Funding from the Department for Transport is being provided for highway improvements to Torbay's Ring Road, known as the 'Western Corridor'.  The section of the A380 between Spruce Way and Churscombe Cross will require the acquisition of some private land.

 

Negotiations will be undertaken in the first instance to acquire land without the need for a Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) however the Council will need to ensure that a CPO is in place in case land is unable to be acquired by negotiation.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Acquisition or disposal of land in excess of £250,000;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: Blatchcombe;

Notice of proposed decision first published: 05/11/2014

Decision due: 5 Feb 2015 by Elected Mayor

Lead member: Executive Lead for Safer Communities, Highways, Environment and Sport

Lead director: Director of Place

Contact: Sue Cheriton, Executive Head of Residents and Visitor Services Email: sue.cheriton@torbay.gov.uk.

Consultation process

No formal consultation has taken as the scheme forms part of the current Local Transport Plan.  Stakeholders will be kept advised of the scheme as it progresses.

Consultees

Ward councillors, affected residents, Community Partnerships, statutory transport consultees and utility companies.

Reason for inclusion in Forward Plan: The widening of the Western Corridor will provide the infrastructure improvements to promote growth in the development areas to the west of Paignton. The provision of a Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) will remove the risks associated with negotiating for the purchase of areas of private land.

Key Risks: CPO may not be approved by Secretary of State. Part of the section to be widened is within the authority boundary of South Hams District Council and Devon County Council as Highway Authority, and their support will be required. If a CPO is not approved then this may result in land not being acquired and the scheme not implemented within the timescale for funding.

If you want to make representations contact:: Ian Jones - Highways Principal Engineer, Streetscene and Place, Lower Ground Floor, Town Hall, Castle Circus, Torquay, TQ1 3DR, Telephone 01803 207835 or email highways@torbay.gov.uk

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