Issue - decisions

12/06/2024 - Okehampton Interchange Railway Station at Okehampton Business Park

RESOLVED

 

(a) that pursuant to s.122 of the Local Government Act 1972, Cabinet approves the appropriation of land at Okehampton Business Park such that it be held for planning purposes under s226(1)(a) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990;

 

(b) that the Director of Climate Change, Environment and Transport be given delegated power to negotiate and authorise compensation payments and agreements which may be required pursuant to s.122 of the Local Government Act 1972 as a result of the appropriation of the land;

 

(c) that the construction of a new railway station with walking, cycling and public transport improvements and a station car park at Okehampton Business Park be approved within the Levelling Up Fund cost envelope of £14.95m, subject to securing the necessary planning consent and resolution of recommendations a) and b) of the Report;

 

(d) that the Director of Climate Change, Environment and Transport be given delegated authority, in consultation with the relevant Cabinet Member and Local Member, to make minor amendments to the scheme design.