Issue - items at meetings - Peter Pan Leisure Site, Madeira Drive, Development Proposal

Report of the Strategic Director, Communities (copy attached)

Please note: There will also be a brief power-point presentation in respect of this item.

1)     To seek approval to grant Landlord’s consent, subject to final determination of Heads of Terms by Policy Resources Committee, for the Brighton Bathing Pavilion development on the former Peter Pan site on Madeira Drive.

2)     This report details the process that officers have undertaken to market this site for redevelopment and selection process which has resulted in the preferred developer being chosen.

11.1    The Committee considered a report of the Strategic Director, Communities to seek approval to grant Landlord’s consent, subject to final determination of Heads of Terms by the Policy & Resources Committee, for the Brighton bathing Pavilion development on the former Peter Pan site on Maderia Drive, and received a presentation detailing the scheme put forward by the preferred developer.

11.2    In response to queries about the presentation the agent from the preferred developer explained that: the inside of the building would have cafes, dining areas and spa facilities in a family orientated environment, and the art deco style exterior would be white.

11.3    Councillor Morgan welcomed the scheme and any steps to help regenerate Maderia Drive; however, he noted that Ward Councillors had not, as yet, been involved or consulted on any of the proposals. Councillor Morgan noted that as Ward Councillor he would not express a view either way, and abstain from taking part in the vote. Officers noted the comments in relation to consultation and hoped this could be avoided in future.

11.4    Councillor Mac Cafferty welcomed the presentation and the scheme and highlighted that it would create 200 jobs and bring approximately £10 million into the local economy. Councillor Brown made similar comments, and welcomed the proposed year round use of the facility.

11.5         Councillor Janio asked if the scheme would affect the potential to redevelop Black Rock, and it was explained that it would not.

11.6         RESOLVED

1)     To seek approval to grant Landlord’s consent, subject to final determination of Heads of Terms by Policy Resources Committee, for the Brighton Bathing Pavilion development on the former Peter Pan site on Madeira Drive.

2)     This report details the process that officers have undertaken to market this site for redevelopment and selection process which has resulted in the preferred developer being chosen.

Note: Councillor Morgan abstained from the vote on this item.