Decision details

Bournemouth Development Company - Winter Gardens project

Decision Maker: Overview and Scrutiny Board, Cabinet, Council

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

To provide Cabinet with an assessment of the options for funding the pre-construction work on a new Winter Gardens development project through the Bournemouth Development Company joint venture.

Decision:

RESOLVED that: -

(a)          Cabinet approves the BDC Partnership Business Plan for 2025 – 2030.

(b)           Cabinet confirms the extension of the Site Option Execution Date to September 2028, allowing Muse as the Private Sector Partner in the BDC to fund the first stage of work on the new Winter Gardens scheme, resulting in a new Site Development Plan. 

(c)           Cabinet approves proceeding on the understanding that public parking will not be included in a new scheme design.

Voting: Unanimous

Portfolio Holder: Leader of the Council

Reasons

To contribute to the Council’s Corporate Strategy, specifically helping to revitalise high streets and regenerate key sites to create new opportunities and to provide good quality homes that are accessible, sustainable and affordable for all.

The draft Local Plan includes an allocation of 400 new homes in the Bournemouth Arc area. This project offers the potential to make a significant contribution to exceed this target.

The Council has reserved the right for Cabinet to approve Site Development Plans (SDP) and further approvals are necessary to vary terms.

 

Report author: Matthew Filmer

Publication date: 20/06/2025

Date of decision: 18/06/2025

Decided at meeting: 18/06/2025 - Cabinet

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