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Scarborough Harbour West Pier

 

 

Meeting: 16/07/2024 - Executive (Item 503)

503 Scarborough Harbour West Pier - Appropriation of a parcel of land pdf icon PDF 598 KB

Recommendation

 

That the Executive, subject to consultation with the Department for Transport, appropriates this parcel of land (278 square metres) at West Pier, from harbour use to general estates purposes

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Minutes:

COUNCILLOR CARL LES IN THE CHAIR

 

Considered – A joint report of the Corporate Director of Environment and the Corporate Director of Resources providing an update on the Scarborough Towns Fund West Pier Scheme and seeking approval to appropriate a parcel of land at West Pier which is currently used for a non-harbour purpose into general estates use.

 

Two public questions had been received, as detailed at Minute 498.  In addition the Chair reported that correspondence had been received from Mr Burrows, Mr Whitmore, Mr Roberts and the Friends of Scarborough. 

 

The Executive Member for Open to Business, Councillor Mark Crane, introduced the report and stated that the scheme sought to improve a part of the West Pier which was currently in a state of disrepair to make it more welcoming to visitors and local people and also improve facilities for those who make their living from the sea.  The site was currently the subject of a planning application, which did not include a boat hoist, but could be amended to include one should funding become available.

 

Councillor Janet Jefferson, Member for Castle division in Scarborough, addressed the Executive, expressing concern over possible loss of income to the harbour authority and the legal process for the appropriation of the land.  The Corporate Director Community Development advised that the land would be valued before transfer took place and the appropriation did not impact on the planning permission.  The Assistant Chief Executive Legal and Democratic confirmed that the transfer of land could take place under the Scarborough Corporation Act 1931.

 

Resolved (unanimously) – that:

 

It is recommended that subject to consultation with the Department for Transport, this parcel of land (278 square metres) at West Pier, be appropriated from harbour use to general estates purposes.