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NEW ALLOCATION AND RELEASE OF S106 CONTRIBUTIONS 2022/23: Provision of a new health centre on the former Cottage Hospital site, Pinner Road, Northwood (CR 1)
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Democratic Services Location: Phase II Ext: 7655 DDI: 01895 277655 My Ref: CMD 485 To: COUNCILLOR MARTIN GODDARD CABINET MEMBER FOR FINANCE COUNCILLOR JANE PALMER CABINET MEMBER FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE c.c. All Members of the Residents’ Services Select Committee c.c. Nicola Wyatt, Place Directorate c.c. Julia Johnson, Place Directorate c.c. Perry Scott, Corporate Director for Place Date: 16 May 2022 Non-Key Decision request Form D NEW ALLOCATION AND RELEASE OF S106 CONTRIBUTIONS 2022/23: Provision of a new health centre on the former Cottage Hospital site, Pinner Road, Northwood (CR 1) Dear Cabinet Member Attached is a report requesting that a decision be made by you as an individual Cabinet Member. Democratic Services confirm that this is not a key decision, as such the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Meetings and Access to Information) (England) Regulations 2012 notice period does not apply. You should take a decision on or after Tuesday 24 May 2022 in order to meet Constitutional requirements about publication of decisions that are to be made. You may wish to discuss the report with the Corporate Director before it is made. Please indicate your decision on the duplicate memo supplied, and return it to me when you have made your decision. I will then arrange for the formal notice of decision to be published. Anisha Teji Democratic Services Officer Title of Report: NEW ALLOCATION AND RELEASE OF S106 CONTRIBUTIONS 2022/23: Provision of a new health centre on the former Cottage Hospital site, Pinner Road, Northwood (CR 1) Decision made: Reasons for your decision: (e.g. as stated in report) Alternatives considered and rejected: (e.g. as stated in report) Signed ………………………………………………………Date…………………….. Cabinet Member for Finance and Cabinet Member for Health and Social Care Cabinet Member Report –16 May 2022 Part 1 - Public NEW ALLOCATION AND RELEASE OF S106 CONTRIBUTIONS 2022/23: Provision of a new health centre on the former Cottage Hospital site, Pinner Road, Northwood (CR 1) Cabinet Member(s) Councillor Martin Goddard Councillor Jane Palmer Cabinet Portfolio(s) Cabinet Member for Finance Cabinet Member for Health and Social Care Officer Contact(s) Nicola Wyatt – Place Directorate Julia Johnson – Place Directorate Papers with report Appendix A – S106 Allocation and Release Request HEADLINES Summary To seek approval to allocate funds from the s106 contribution currently held at H/55/347D towards the provision of a new health centre on the former Cottage Hospital site, Northwood, and transfer the funds to NHS Property Services towards the delivery of the scheme. Putting our Residents First The report supports the Council objectives of Strong Financial Management. Financial Cost This report seeks to allocate, release, and transfer £12,162 from a s106 contribution held by the Council. Relevant Select Committee Residents’ Services Select Committee Relevant Ward(s) Northwood RECOMMENDATIONS 1) That the Cabinet Member for Finance agrees to the request from NHS Property Services to allocate a total of £ 12,162 from an s106 contribution held at H/ 55/347D towards the provision of a new health centre on the former Cottage Hospital Site, Pinner Road, Northwood and 2) That the C abinet Member for Finance and Cabinet Member for Health and Social Care approve the capital release (Appendix A) and transfer of the S 106 funds held at H/55/347D to NHS Property Services, to be spent within the terms of the Service Level Agreement (SLA) dated 26 June 2015. Cabinet Member Report –16 May 2022 Part 1 - Public Reasons for recommendations In accordance with the Council Constitution, the allocation of Section 106 (S106) and Section 278 (S278) funds is required to be formally approved by the Cabinet Member for Finance on a case- by-case basis – and any capital release in conjunction with the relevant Cabinet portfolio holder. This report requests the approval for the S106 funds held at the case reference detailed in this report to be committed as outlined in this report. Alternative options considered / risk management The Cabinet Members may agree to fund the scheme and / or suggest alternative projects to which funds could be allocated within the terms of the relevant legal agreements. If the S106 funds are not allocated to an appropriate scheme, the unspent funds may need to be refunded. Select Committee comments None at this stage. SUPPORTING INFORMATION Purpose of Planning Obligations 1. Planning obligations, or S106 agreements, are an established mechanism for mitigating planning effects arising from development proposals. The agreements are usually negotiated within the context of planning applications, between Local Planning Authorities and persons with an interest in the piece of land (owners, leaseholders or developers). They are intended to make development acceptable, which would otherwise be unacceptable in planning terms. 2. Any S106 monies generated from planning agreements must be spent on their intended purpose and that the associated development contributes to the sustainability of the area by addressing the impacts of the development proposals. As a result, expenditure of S106 funds must relate to a specific development and must be in accordance with the corresponding legal agreement. If a contribution is not used for the intended purpose or not spent within the period allocated in the S106 agreement, the monies may need to be returned. Proposed Allocation of S106 Health Contributions 3. The Northwest London Clinical Commissioning Group (NW London CCG) as commissioners of primary and community care services are responsible for ensuring service delivery to patients in the Northwood area of Hillingdon Borough. A key priority in the NW London Estates Strategy is to identify an affordable fit for purpose long- term solution to meet the needs of patients in the Northwood Hills area of the borough. NW London CCG currently commissions a range of clinical services provided at Northwood Health Centre; however, this site is coming to the end of its useful life and is no longer fit for purpose in the longer term. Consequently, NW London CCG has been exploring options for alternative premises and identifi ed Northwood Cottage Hospital site as an option to provide a solution that would enhance the health and services available to meet the needs of a growing local population. Cabinet Member Report –16 May 2022 Part 1 - Public 4. The project is being led by NHS Property Services (NHSPS) in collaboration with NW CCG and aims to bring Northwood Cottage Hospital, a locally listed heritage asset back into use, transforming the currently derelict building into a new health centre. The existing tenants within the adjoining Northwood Health Centre will relocate directly into the new facility without service disruption or temporary relocation. The project includes a partial demolition, refurbishment, extension and fit out of the existing Cottage Hospital and will result in an uplift of 512sqm floorspace compared to the existing Northwood Health Cent re. The scheme was granted planning permission (23658/APP/2021/1296) on the 19 th of January 2022 as part of the redevelopment of Northwood Cottage Hospital site, subject to concluding a legal agreement. 5. The provision of a new health centre on th is site is in line with the NHS’s Strategy to bring health services closer to home through the integration of care organisations and the establishment of Primary Care Networks within the heart of the Community. The proposed new health centre will include accommodation for primary and specialist care, as well as physical and mental health services and health with social care which will enable the centre to provide integrated services within the community. 6. To ensure that available s106 funding can be fully utilised towards the scheme, NHS Property Services are requesting that the contribution outlined in table 1 is allocated and released towards the preliminary costs associated with the scheme. This contribution now has a short timescale for spend and this will ensure that it is utilised within the prescribed time limit. Further S106 funds will subsequently be requested as the scheme progresses towards the internal fit out of the building. Table 1 - Details of health S106 contribution to be allocated Scheme to provide a new health centre on the former Cottage Hospital site, Pinner Road, Northwood 7. The proposed scheme provides for the refurbishment and extension of the existing Cottage hospital to provide a state- of-the-art Healthcare Centre. The new facility will accommodate both the existing Northwood Health Centre and provide accommodation for two GP surgeries and Community Services Rooms. The new Community Services Rooms will deliver services for the community including a new baby clinic and mental health clinics. The proposal will Cabinet Member Report –16 May 2022 Part 1 - Public therefore provide a modern fit for purpose Health Centre, which wi ll contain facilities and provide services to meet the needs and demands of patients. 8. The project forms part of the Healthcare Estate Strategy for Hillingdon which identifies th e need for a new health centre in the Northwood and Pinner area. The redevelop ment of the cottage hospital and the relocation of the Northwood Health Centre into the new facility has been identified as one of three health hubs which will assist in de livering Hillingdon’s Estate Strategy, which includes supporting the refurbishment of Mount Vernon Hospital and a new Hillingdon Hospital. Financial Implications (S106 Budget 2022/23 £12k; Previously Released Nil; Capital Release Requested £ 12k) – Appendix A The report seeks the allocation, release and transfer of £12k to NHS Property Services towards the provision of a new health centre on the former Cottage Hospital site, Pinner Road, Northwood. The report is seeking the allocation and capital release of £12k from the S106 contribution held at H/55/347D relating to Honeycroft Day Centre, Honeycroft Hill, Uxbridge. The S106 held at H/55/347D is at a high risk of being returned to the developer with interest if it is not spent by the end of May 2022, as there is no other viable scheme to apply this fund against before the time limit to use the S106 contribution by expires. RESIDENT BENEFIT & CONSULTATION The benefit or impact upon residents, service users and communities The recommendations will enable external funds to be spent to maximum effect to provide viable improvements for the benefit of local communities. Consultation carried out or required Consultation not required. CORPORATE CONSIDERATIONS Corporate Finance Corporate Finance concurs with the financial implications above, noting that the S106 contributions have been received for the provision of health facilities within the Borough. Legal Cabinet Member Report –16 May 2022 Part 1 - Public Legal Services have considered the content of the section 106 agreements referred to in the report and conclude that the recommendations presented are consistent with the terms of the respective agreements. In procuring any of the services required for the scheme, officers must ensure that they observe the Council’s Contract and Procurement Standing Orders Infrastructure / Asset Management There are no Infrastructure /Asset Management implications arising from the recommendations in this report. Comments from other relevant service areas The scheme has been developed in consultation with relevant service groups as appropriate. BACKGROUND PAPERS Planning Obligations Supplementary Planning Document 2014 APPENDIX A – S106 Allocation and Release Request S106 Allocation & Release Report 2022 /23 – Proposed New Health Centre, Pinner Road, Northwood (CR 1) Cabinet Member Report –16 May 2022 Part 1 - Public Location Project / Expenditu re Title Information Funds Release Sought £000’s Approv e Hold More Information Required Pinner Road, Northwood NHS Property Services – New Health centre Provision of a new Health Centre on the former Cottage Hospital site, Pinner Road, Northwood. 12 Total seeking release 12 Previously released 0 Budget 12 Remaining budget 0
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Executive Decision Notice – 25 May 2022 Page 1 This notice is a public document also available to view on the Council's website www.hillingdon.gov.uk OFFICIAL EXECUTIVE DECISION NOTICE PUBLISHED BY DEMOCRATIC SERVICES Notice is hereby given that the following decision(s) have been made today by Cabinet Members at the London Borough of Hillingdon: Title of decision NEW ALLOCATION AND RELEASE OF S106 CONTRIBUTIONS 2022/23: PROVISION OF A NEW HEALTH CENTRE ON THE FORMER COTTAGE HOSPITAL SITE, PINNER ROAD, NORTHWOOD (CR 1) Reference No. 485 Date of decision Wednesday 25 May 2022 Call-in expiry date 5pm, Wednesday 1 June 2022 Relevant Select Committee(s) Residents’ Services Select Committee Relevant Ward(s) Northwood Decision made Cabinet Members making the decision Councillor Martin Goddard - Cabinet Member for Finance Councillor Jane Palmer - Cabinet Member for Health and Social Care Approved 1) That the Cabinet Member for Finance agreed to the request from NHS Property Services to allocate a total of £12,162 from an s106 contribution held at H/55/347D towards the provision of a new health centre on the former Cottage Hospital Site, Pinner Road, Northwood and 2) That the Cabinet Member for Finance and Cabinet Member for Health and Social Care approved the capital release (Appendix A) and transfer of the S106 funds held at H/55/347D to NHS Property Services, to be spent within the terms of the Service Level Agreement (SLA) dated 26 June 2015. Reason for decision In accordance with the Council Constitution, the allocation of Section 106 (S106) and Section 278 (S278) funds are required to be formally approved by the Cabinet Member for Finance on a case-by-case basis – and any capital release in conjunction with the relevant Cabinet portfolio holder. This decision approves that the S106 funds held at the case reference detailed in the report to be committed as outlined in the report Executive Decision Notice – 25 May 2022 Page 2 This notice is a public document also available to view on the Council's website www.hillingdon.gov.uk Alternative options considered and rejected The Cabinet Members could have agreed to fund the scheme and / or suggest alternative projects to which funds could be allocated within the terms of the relevant legal agreements. If the S106 funds were not allocated to an appropriate scheme, the unspent funds would need to be refunded. Classification Part 1 - Public Link to associated report Report Relevant Officer contact & Directorate Nicola Wyatt – Place Directorate Julia Johnson – Place Directorate Any interest declared by the Cabinet Member(s) / dispensation granted N/A Implementation of decision & scrutiny call-in [Internal Use only] When can this decision be implemented by officers? Officers can implement Cabinet Member decision in this notice only from the expiry of the scrutiny call-in period which is: 5pm, Wednesday 1 June 2022 However, this is subject to the decision not being called in by Councillors on the relevant Select Committee. Upon receipt of a valid call-in request, Democratic Services will immediately advise the relevant officer(s) and the decision must then be put on hold. Councillor scrutiny call- in of this decision Councillors on the relevant Select Committee shown in this notice may request to call-in this decision. The request must be before the expiry of the scrutiny call-in period above. Councillors should use the Scrutiny Call-in App (link below) on their devices to initiate any call-in request. Further advice can be sought from Democratic Services if required: Scrutiny Call-In - Power Apps (secure) Further information These decisions, where applicable, have been taken under The Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Meetings and Access to Information) (England) Regulations 2012. This is the formal notice by the Council of the above executive decision, including links to the reports where applicable. If you would like more information on this decision, please contact Democratic Services on 01895 250636 or email: democratic@hillingdon.gov.uk. Circulation of this decision notice is to a variety of people including Members of the Council, Corporate Directors, Officers, Group Secretariats and the Public. Copies are also placed on the Council’s website. Democratic Services London Borough of Hillingdon Civic Centre Executive Decision Notice – 25 May 2022 Page 3 This notice is a public document also available to view on the Council's website www.hillingdon.gov.uk High Street Uxbridge UB8 1UW