The subject of the decision:

This report sought consideration of a case for an application to the High Court for an injunction to control unauthorised residential occupation of Plot 11, Ings Lane, Great Broughton, and to prevent re-occupation on other land at the wider Ings Lane site.

Alternative options considered:

The enforcement options considered were set out in the report.

The reason for the decision:

Cabinet was satisfied that the proposed course of action would protect the Council’s position regarding any future breaches of planning control.

THE DECISION:

That:-

(1)     the Council applies to the Court for an injunction, supported by witness statements from officers of the Council, to require the end of the unauthorised residential uses of land within Plot 11 and to prevent re-occupation of Plot 11 or any land within the wider Ings Lane site as shown on Plan 2 of the report;

(2)     in the event of non-compliance, to take direct action to restore the land in accordance with the terms of the 2013 Enforcement Notice appeal decision; and

(3)     £30,000 be allocated to cover the external legal advice and other potential costs in support of an application for an injunction and direct action from the one-off fund.

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