Getting rid of Burlington House
- 6 February 2014 12:09260116http://www.dover-express.co.uk/Burlington-Cineworld-CPO-notices-way/story-20573990-detail/story.html
THE demolition of Burlington House and the arrival of Cineworld have taken a step closer as council chiefs finish off drawing up a Compulsory Purchase Order.
The CPO will empower Dover District Council (DDC) to push ahead with the St James's development in the town centre.
In line with formal procedures for a CPO, notices will be published in the local press for two successive weeks and land owners, leaseholders and occupiers informed.
DDC leader Paul Watkins said: "We are now at a crucial stage in the development, which we know many people want to see realised. We have worked hard to develop the scheme to a point where we can commence the formal CPO process in respect of the land and interests not currently owned by the council."
If the owners of the Burlington House, Oakley Properties, do not settle with DDC privately, then the CPO will be issued, go to tribunal and could ultimately be settled by Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles.
John Laker, managing director of Laker Developments who have been working in partnership with DDC said: "We are starting the CPO process to ensure that the project will be delivered. However, we are hopeful that we can reach agreement by private treaty with landowners without going through the whole process." etc
Drawing up a CPO, but still trying to deals with landowners. Doesn't seem to be imminent then ? - Jan Higgins
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6 February 2014 12:15260118"Drawing up a CPO, but still trying to deals with landowners. Doesn't seem to be imminent then ?"
Going by the time these things can take I think the simple answer is NO.
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I try to be neutral and polite but it is hard and getting even more difficult at times.
------------------------------------------------------------------- - 6 February 2014 15:52260137Don't be so negative Jan, this is good news.
Now that the CPOs are out, there is a good likelihood that those who have been holding out will see that it makes good business sense to start talking and save time too.
I have started a thread on this.
Roger - Jan Higgins
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6 February 2014 16:31260151But I feel negative as far as the time scale is involved and suppose there are appeals against these new CPOs what then, nothing for ages and ages.
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6 February 2014 17:16260159yes jan,they have been promising to rebuild since may 1945.
- 6 February 2014 17:43260163I feel the same as Jan, as long things is still ongoing and there are no diggers out at burlington house, I will believe it when i see it. ....Try to be a rainbow in someone's cloud. Maya Angelou ☺🌈🌄🌌🌏🌍🌎