7BOROUGH COUNCIL OF WELLINGBOROUGH AGENDA ITEM Development Committee 12th October 2010Report of Corporate Director – Development CHESTER HOUSE FARM – BCW POSITION STATEMENT 1 Purpose of Report 1.1 Use this section to indicate:

(a) To keep members appraised of the latest progress on the project programme for Chester House Farm.

(b) To allow members of the Development Committee to request further information on specific issues and to take any necessary action as appropriate in line with Wellingborough’s Position Statement.

2 Executive Summary Chester House Farm is 34 acres of disused farmland, including important historical settlements spanning covering three eras, along with a 17th Century Farm House. As the Borough Council of Wellingborough is not the current owners, it is important to adopt a Position Statement for the Council’s aspirations for the future use of the site.

3 Appendices Appendix I - Draft brief for identifying Wellingborough’s interest in the site. It is suggested that this document become Wellingborough’s Position Statement for Chester House Farm.

Appendix 2, 3 & 4 – Chester House Farm – NCC RAG Reports

4. Proposed Action: 4.1 The Committee is invited to note the progress of the project in the

Chester House Farm RAG Report and 4.2 Approve the Chester House Farm Brief as the Borough Council of

Wellingborough’s Position Statement on the site. 5 Background 5.1 Chester House Farm is 34 hectares of farm and former parkland.

Northamptonshire County Council (NCC) currently owns the site and is working with the Borough Council of Wellingborough (BCW) and other Partners to find a way to provide a sustainable future for the site. The Historical fabric of Chester House Farm represents over 2000 years of British history through evidence of Bronze Age, Iron Age, Roman and Medieval settlements, together with 17th Century architecture.

5.2 The historical significance of Chester House Farm site is internationally important and as such requires clear commitment to deliver a credible solution(s) for its future.

6 Discussion 6.1 A Programme Board has been established by the County Council and Councillor

John Bailey is the Borough Council of Wellingborough’s representative on this. James Wilson, Corporate Director and/or Steven Wood, Head of Built Environment also attend a Technical Group as the Councils representatives on this subject. Officers and Members are working together to identify the most appropriate solutions for the future of the site. The County Council has commissioned MACE to undertake some detailed business planning, supported by NCC and NNDC Growth Area funding.

6.2 The Programme Board on which BCW sits has agreed the following as key

objectives:

o Enables public access; o provides long-term security for the buildings and site; o protects and preserves the heritage; o is economically sustainable/affordable; o contributes to local and sub-regional objectives; o and is deliverable.

6.3 The Borough Council of Wellingborough specifically notes and recommends that

the site should not be allowed to become derelict and unused. A mixed use approach that enables the site to be developed in terms of its educational potential as well as enabling some income to be generated is agreed as the best option. This might include options such as:

a) The site should be let for legitimate farm use until a longer term solution for the site can be found. (The grazing of Ponies which are damaging the archaeology should be immediately stopped).

b) The house and out buildings could be converted and used as general office facilities suitable for an anchor tenant and supplemented with educational use associated with the historic sites and suitable also for small businesses.

c) The site to be opened either for visitors and educational use with appropriate access to the surrounding archaeology.

d) Purpose built storage archive building for local archaeological artifacts, with public access for educational/visitor viewing.

7 Legal Powers 7.1 Local Government Act 1972 7.2 Local Government Act 2000 7.3 Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 8 Financial and Value For Money Implications 8.1 The project is being delivered and funded by NCC and English Heritage;

however financial support for a proposed visitor centre at the site is identified through the Stanton Cross S106 agreement and it has been agreed that this can be moved to Chester House Farm if a suitable Visitor Attraction can be provided. A further contribution may be sought from BCW to allow appropriate development to progress.

9 Risk Analysis This table needs to be completed for any report setting out a proposed course of action that entails risks at the outset of the project or if the risks change along the way.

Nature of risk Consequences if realised

Likelihood of occurrence

Control measures

Wellingborough does not adopt a position on the future of Chester House Farm

Wellingborough’s interests in the site are not delivered.

Low Approve a Position Statement for Chester House Farm

Contribution from WEAST S106 not provided due to delays in delivering Stanton Cross.

Reduced financial support for Chester House Farm project and potentially no visitor/interpretation centre.

Medium BCW to consider if further fundng can be provided if requested.

10 Implications for Resources 10.1 Internal and external resources needed throughout the plan delivery process. A

better planned and costed delivery programme will enable greater potential to secure external funding.

11 Implications for Stronger and Safer Communities 11.1 Contribution to potentially develop a community use, employment use and meet

the objectives within the local area agreement.

12 Implications for Equalities 12.1 An Equalities Impact Assessment by NCC on the original proposals, a further

review of this is needed since the unfortunate fire at Chester House Farm.

13 Author and Contact Officer Steven Wood, Head of Built Environment

14 Consultees

James Wilson - Corporate Director Joe Hubbard - Assistant Chief Executive Alex Stevenson, Conservation & Design Officer Victoria Phillipson, Strategic Growth and Development Manager

15 Background Papers

Appendix 1

Wellingborough Visitor/Interpretation Centre – Chester House Farm 1 Background Chester House Farm is a unique cultural asset of regional, national and international importance. It encapsulates over 2,000 years of Northamptonshire’s past in its 34 hectares of farm and former parkland. Northamptonshire County Council (NCC) currently own the site and is working with the Borough Council of Wellingborough (BCW) and other Partners to find a way forward for the site, which is no longer viable in its present state particularly since a fire gutted the Grade II* listed farm house. The Chester House Farm site is of International significance and as such requires clear commitment to deliver a credible solution(s) for its future. The Conservation Statement and Statement of Significance, 2007(1) describes the site’s various features and periods of development. These statements highlight how the site should be recognised as one of the few sites in the country that represents so many periods of history. The site includes Bronze Age, Iron Age, Roman and Medieval settlements, together with 17th Century architecture in the Farmhouse and out buildings. A Programme Board has been established by the County Council and the Borough is a member of it. Both officers and members are working together to identify the most appropriate solutions for the future of the site. The County Council has commissioned MACE to undertake some detailed business planning, supported by NCC and NNDC Growth Area funding. Significance of Chester House Farm Chester House Farm’s primary significance rests with its unique historic environmental interest, particularly the combination of archaeology, ecology, historic buildings, and historic landscape. The Roman Town remains one of the site’s most fascinating features and one which could be exploited as a tourist attraction with further interpretation and work. The historical variety on the site also provides a significant educational resource. The Conservation Statement and Statement of Significance 2007(1) has been prepared for Northamptonshire County Council by Archaeo-Environment Ltd, a consultancy with specialist historic environment experience. It has been produced in consultation with the Borough Council of Wellingborough and English Heritage. The compilation of the report has involved a consultation with the local community and other stakeholders. The site is designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument (SAM) covering a complete Roman town, deserted medieval village, park and gardens and area of ironstone extraction. The house and farm buildings are listed as Grade II* and Grade II. 2. Recommendations for Chester House Farm site 2.1 The Project Board on which BCW sits has agreed the following as key objectives:

Enables public access; provides long-term security for the buildings and site; protects and preserves the heritage; is economically sustainable/affordable; contributes to local and sub-regional objectives; and is deliverable. The Borough specifically notes and recommends that the site should not be allowed to become derelict and unused. A mixed use approach that enables the site to be

developed in terms of its educational potential as well as enabling some income to be generated is agreed as the best option. This might include options such as:

a) The site should be let for legitimate farm use until a longer term solution for the site can be found. (The grazing of Ponies which are damaging the archaeology should be immediately stopped).

b) The house and out buildings could be converted and used as general office facilities suitable for an anchor tenant and supplemented with educational use associated with the historic sites and suitable also for small businesses.

c) The site to be opened either for visitors and educational use with appropriate access to the surrounding archaeology.

d) Purpose built storage archive building for local archaeological artifacts, with public access for educational/visitor viewing.

2.2 Due to the fire which unfortunately gutted the Grade II* listed farm house there

will be additional challenges as to how best to preserve this part of the site and also to reuse it as part of a viable solution to make the site work as a whole. There are also opportunities arising from this set back and BCW will seek to work with the County to identify the optimum solutions to enable this restoration and reuse. This may include the development of a visitor centre from this location.

2.3 Whilst the house and outbuildings are of significant architectural value (Grade II*

Listed building), the modern barns have no architectural value and therefore could be removed to make way for more contemporary buildings to help achieve a viable future for the site.

2.4 The future uses of the site should be complementary with the surrounding

attractions like Irchester Country Park. 2.5 Access to the site by vehicle will be a challenge to resolve especially as the

Highways Agency has indicated that they would be against any intensification of the use of the existing access from the A45. Alternative vehicular access will therefore need to be found. Some progress with the Prologis development has been made with the creation of a new access and car park off Claudius Way. This cannot in its present configuration provide vehicular access to the farm buildings. In addition to this new vehicular access improved foot and cycle access from Wellingborough has been created with the installation of a cycle and pedestrian bridge over the River Nene linking the Embankment in Wellingborough to the site via Claudius Way.

2.5 There is an opportunity to ensure that Chester House Farm is part of the Nene

Valley network of attractions. Moorings should be provided to allow boat users on the Nene to take advantage of the facilities at Chester House Farm.

3 Wellingborough Visitor/Interpretation Centre 3.1 As part of the planned development of Stanton Cross, monies have been

secured through the Section 106 process towards the development of a Visitor Centre/Facility in the growth area, to serve both the new community and the population of Wellingborough as a whole.

3.2 This development is profiled in the Wellingborough East Masterplan (revised

2006) and is intended for a visitor/interpretation centre, originally within the proposed Town Park. However, renewed interest and further funding

opportunities for development on Chester House Farm (located on the south side of Wellingborough East), has enabled BCW to reallocate the funds with the agreement of the developer and project to this better placed site and will become available once this development begins.

3.3 Chester House Farm is identified in the Wellingborough draft SSPDPD -

Preferred Options 2010(2) as a site with significant heritage value, and recognises the importance of maintaining the historic features through creating an economically viable project.

14.0.9 Draft SSPDPD - Preferred Options (2010) ‘Any new buildings should be limited in scale and number, be of high

design quality and be necessary to support the use of the site as a whole. Uses which allow public access to and interpretation of the site would be encouraged e.g. heritage uses, a recreation/visitor centre, a community use and/or as an education resource.’

3.4 The project partners aim to provide diverse visitor experiences that will appeal

to people of all ages, backgrounds and interests, with the facility serving a variety of purposes including the provision of:

- Educational/training facilities; - Information and interpretation; - Meeting space for community needs; - Visitor amenities including catering and toilets; - Income-generating opportunities (e.g. marketing and sales); - Office space; - Other ancillary facilities such as parking, cycle racks etc.

3.5 Section 106 funding has been identified from within the WEAST development as

contributions towards the implementation of the project – funds currently secured - £140,000.

• S106 trigger; 10% - to be paid prior to the first occupation of the 100th dwelling. Balance to be paid prior to occupation of the 600th dwelling.

3.6 BCW Capital funds allocation is subject to financial scrutiny which includes an

allocation for this scheme. This project, however, is a high priority and once a sustainable project has been agreed a further request for funding can be made for capital funds to be released to support these plans. This will be subject to available funds and prioritisation against current and future projects.

4. Planning 4.1 Considerations:

- Accessibility – Public and commercial access key to the viability of the site. - The existing wider network of visitor centres in surrounding area. - Wider functions of Chester House Farm buildings and land - Sustainability of site and proposed centre - Guidance notes SSPDPD - Preferred Option 4 (2010)

4.2 Background documents including:

- Wellingborough Site Specific Plan - North Northamptonshire Planning Obligations SPD - The report on open space provision which was prepared for BCW by PMP - Stanton Cross S106 Agreement - Stanton Cross Outline Application and Masterplan

4.3 BCW wish to work in partnership with the East Midlands Wildlife Trust

Northamptonshire County Council, Natural England, Northamptonshire Historic Society, and other related partners.

5. Further Information For further information, please contact:

Steven Wood Built Environment Manager Email: swood@wellingborough.gov.uk 01933 231924 Felicity Webber Landscape Officer Email: fwebber@wellingborough.gov.ukTel: 01933 231923 Alex Stevenson Design and Conservation Officer Email: astevenson@wellingborough.gov.uk 01933 231925 Mike Kilpin Development Control E-mail: mkilpin@wellingborough.gov.ukTel: 01933 231930 Sue Bateman Senior Planning Officer E-mail: sbateman@wellingborough.gov.uk Tel: 01933 231926 Victoria Phillipson Growth & Development Manager E-mail: vphillipson@wellingborough.gov.ukTel: 01933 231985 Amanda Johnson Growth & Development Project Co-ordinator E-mail: ajohnson@wellingborough.gov.uk

Liz Flores Cultural Development Manager

Email: LFlores@wellingborough.gov.ukTel: 01933 231740

1 Archaeo-Environment Ltd, 2007. Conservation Statement and

Statement of Significance. Commissioned by Northamptonshire County Council. Report No. 31/07.

2 Borough Council of Wellingborough, Planning Policy, 2010, Site Specific Proposals Development Plan Document – Preferred Options [SSPDPD] 2010. (14.0.5) Available online www.wellingborough.gov.uk/planning

Chester House Farm - RAG Report 004 Phase Two - Feasibility, Concept Design and Planning

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

MAJOR MILESTONES (tasks older than 7 days have been deleted, items at risk in red font ) ORIGINAL REVISED ACTUAL

96- Structural and Condition / Services / Flood Risk and Drainage / Topographical survey 28.09.10

105 Environmental Impact assessment / Habitat and species surveys 17.02.11

109 Traffic impact assessments / HAg / HA pre-application review 08.10.10

112 Draft Business case for exploration SAM & Archaeological assessment of C H 05.01.11

117 RIBA Stage B Design Development process / feasibility stage design pack 16.03.11

119 M&E / Structural review - key requirements/constraints & Review of survey findings 27.01.11

122 NA detail space planning & Project Design workshops & optioneering 23.02.11

133 Interpretative Plan (stage B) & Access strategy (visitor specific) 10.02.11

127 Site Wide Conservation Management plan 18.01.11

135 RIBA Stage B Cost Planning / Funding review & Update of Stage B Business Plan 11.04.11

145 Assimilation of Stage B design brief document 22.04.11

ACHIEVEMENTS THIS PERIOD (MILESTONES OR MAJOR TASKS) SCHEDULED TASKS FOR NEXT 14 DAY PERIOD (MILESTONES OR MAJOR TASKS)

1. Agreement to proceed with both Phase 1B and Phase 2 works proposals from NCC and Insurers 1. Completion of briefs of scopes of services & tender packs for survey teams for both Phase 1B and Phase 2 works

2. Commencement of survey briefs and procurement of consultants for Phase 2 feasibility works 2. Issue of tender pack for procurement of main contractor for CH fire remediation works

3. Budget cost plan drafted for review with NCC team 3. Conservation team meeting to agree principals behind the conservation management plan and Listed Building consents

4. Conservation team consultation with EH – agreement of basis for recording Chester House 4. Issue of F10 to HSE to notify Mace as Principal Contractors under CDM regulations

5. Commencement of damage stabilisation works with structural temporary works design 5. Commencement of structural surveys with Mace/DIA and EH teams on stabilisation works

CURRENT ISSUES, CHANGES OR RISKS TO PROGRAMME PROCESS – REFER TO PROJECT RISK REGISTER IN PEP

1. Team require formulation of a project wide cost plan to determine expenditure and forecasts against survey, fees, insurance works and contingencies to ensure compliance with agreed budget headings @ Stage B – KEY ACTION

2. Commencement of seasonal environmental species surveys, habitat surveys and impact assessments urgently required to avoid delay to planning consent process 2011 – KEY ACTION

3. Team communication to be coordinated by NCC SG to ensure communication release to insurers, members & contractors is consistent and controlled, avoiding incorrect issue of draft or superseded documentation. – KEY ISSUE

4. Fast track procurement of Main contractor to ensure temporary works design and structure is in place on Chester House before wet weather season (October) . – KEY ISSUE

5. NA Business Plan and financial model to be reviewed by team to allow understanding of future management strategy – KEY ACTION

6. Highways Agency response to MGWSP consultation requires careful consideration as access capacity to site is critical in deciding future use, team approach to be considered before further discussion with HAg – KEY ISSUE

7. Clear understanding of Insurance liability within policy necessary to ensure appropriate management strategy for remediation and stabilisation works to Chester House. Single point of communication required in NCC – KEY ISSUE

PROJECT NAME CHESTER HOUSE FARM Fortnight Ending Friday 0608/10 Project Manager Dominic Lees

STATUS Amber Original Programme End Date March 11 Project Number 26096

Green - No programme issues. Amber - PM team can handle any issues. Red - PM needs help from executive or major milestone missed. Current Programme End Date March 11 Sponsor Sue Grace

STATUS

COMMENT NCC insurance liability may be limited below £3m budget stated following fire. Clear understanding of the actual level of insurance cover is required by NCC property to ensure planned remediation and stabilisation works are designed within budget and offer best value to NCC and future use of Chester House Farm.

PURPOSE: PHASE TWO; TO DEVELOP THE PREFERRED MULTI-USE OPTION 2 THROUGH FEASIBILITY, CONCEPT DESIGN, DETAIL DESIGN AND PLANNING FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF CHESTER HOUSE

FARM AS COMERCIAL ACCOMODATION FOR NA AND TENNANT USERS, A CONFERENCE CENTRE AND A HERITAGE GATEWAY AND VISITOR ATTRACTION

Chester House Farm - RAG Report 004 Phase Two - Feasibility, Concept Design and Planning

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

MAJOR MILESTONES (tasks older than 7 days have been deleted, items at risk in red font ) ORIGINAL REVISED ACTUAL

96- Structural and Condition / Services / Flood Risk and Drainage / Topographical survey 28.09.10 07.10.10

105 Environmental Impact assessment / Habitat and species surveys 17.02.11

109 Traffic impact assessments / HAg / HA pre-application review 08.10.10 03/03/11

112 Draft Business case for exploration SAM & Archaeological assessment of C H 05.01.11

117 RIBA Stage B Design Development process / feasibility stage design pack 16.03.11

119 M&E / Structural review - key requirements/constraints & Review of survey findings 27.01.11

122 NA detail space planning & Project Design workshops & optioneering 23.02.11

133 Interpretative Plan (stage B) & Access strategy (visitor specific) 10.02.11

127 Site Wide Conservation Management plan 18.01.11

135 RIBA Stage B Cost Planning / Funding review & Update of Stage B Business Plan 11.04.11

145 Assimilation of Stage B design brief document 22.04.11

ACHIEVEMENTS THIS PERIOD (MILESTONES OR MAJOR TASKS) SCHEDULED TASKS FOR NEXT 14 DAY PERIOD (MILESTONES OR MAJOR TASKS)

1. Issue of F10 to HSE to notify site activity under CDM regulations 1. Issue of tender pack for procurement of main contractor & Archaeologist recording team (2 week timetable proposed)

2. Completion of briefs & tender process for survey teams for both Phase 1B & Phase 2 works (with EH

approval) to allow appointment of Topo, Laser, Photogrammetric and 2. Issue of procurement strategy report for main contractors to allow NCC to utilise Mace OGC framework of suppliers

3. Budget cost plan drafted for review with NCC team 3. Commencement of survey teams to carry out topographical, habitat, species, photogrammetric and LIDAR surveys

4. Conservation team agree principals behind the conservation management plan and Listed Building

consents within structural and recording briefs 4. Issue of project wide budget plan for project team

5. Completion of structural temporary works proposals 5. Collation of NA business plan and space planning requirements to commence review by KK within business model

CURRENT ISSUES, CHANGES OR RISKS TO PROGRAMME PROCESS – REFER TO PROJECT RISK REGISTER IN PEP

1. Fast track procurement of Main contractor requires waver to NCC standard rules to ensure temporary works design and structure is in place on Chester House before wet weather season (November) – KEY ACTION

2. Following the EH consultation on 20/8/10, the scope of works for procurement must also include schedule of consolidation work post stabilisation, GPR surveys and Photogrammetric & LIDAR recording. – KEY ACTION

3. Highways Agency response to MGWSP consultation requires careful consideration as access capacity to site is critical in deciding future use, NCC to gain high level understanding from HAg to aid project steer – KEY ISSUE

4. Clear understanding of Insurance liability within policy necessary to ensure appropriate management strategy for remediation and stabilisation works to Chester House. Single point of communication required in NCC – KEY ISSUE

5. NA Business Plan and financial model to be issued for review by team to allow understanding of future management strategy – KEY ACTION

6. Commencement of seasonal environmental species surveys, habitat surveys and impact assessments urgently required to avoid delay to planning consent process 2011 – KEY ACTION.

7. Internal NCC costs to be gathered by NCC team for inclusion within project budget plan for Cabinet paper submission in October 2010– KEY ISSUE

PROJECT NAME CHESTER HOUSE FARM Fortnight Ending Friday 03/09/10 Project Manager Dominic Lees

STATUS Green Original Programme End Date March 11 Project Number 26096

Green - No programme issues. Amber - PM team can handle any issues. Red - PM needs help from executive or major milestone missed. Current Programme End Date March 11 Sponsor Sue Grace

STATUS

COMMENT NCC insurance liability may be limited below £3m budget stated following fire. Clear understanding of the actual level of insurance cover is required by NCC property to ensure planned remediation and stabilisation works are designed within budget and offer best value to NCC and future use of Chester House Farm.

PURPOSE: PHASE TWO; TO DEVELOP THE PREFERRED MULTI-USE OPTION 2 THROUGH FEASIBILITY, CONCEPT DESIGN, DETAIL DESIGN AND PLANNING FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF CHESTER HOUSE

FARM AS COMERCIAL ACCOMODATION FOR NA AND TENNANT USERS, A CONFERENCE CENTRE AND A HERITAGE GATEWAY AND VISITOR ATTRACTION

Chester House Farm - RAG Report 004 Phase Two - Feasibility, Concept Design and Planning

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

MAJOR MILESTONES (tasks older than 7 days have been deleted, items at risk in red font ) ORIGINAL REVISED ACTUAL

96- Structural and Condition / Services / Flood Risk and Drainage / Topographical survey 28.09.10 07.10.10

78 Appoint Main Contractor On Fire Remediation 04.10.10 11.10.10

105 Environmental Impact assessment / Habitat and species surveys 17.02.11

109 Traffic impact assessments / HAg / HA pre-application review 08.10.10 03.03.11

112 Draft Business case for exploration SAM & Archaeological assessment of C H 05.01.11

117 RIBA Stage B Design Development process / feasibility stage design pack 16.03.11

119 M&E / Structural review - key requirements/constraints & Review of survey findings 27.01.11

122 NA detail space planning & Project Design workshops & optioneering 23.02.11

133 Interpretative Plan (stage B) & Access strategy (visitor specific) 10.02.11

127 Site Wide Conservation Management plan 18.01.11

135 RIBA Stage B Cost Planning / Funding review & Update of Stage B Business Plan 11.04.11

145 Assimilation of Stage B design brief document 22.04.11

ACHIEVEMENTS THIS PERIOD (MILESTONES OR MAJOR TASKS) SCHEDULED TASKS FOR NEXT 14 DAY PERIOD (MILESTONES OR MAJOR TASKS)

1. Issue of tender pack for procurement of main contractor & Archaeologist recording team 1. Issue of project wide budget plan for project team

2. Issue of procurement strategy report for main contractors to allow NCC to utilise Mace supply chain 2. Commencement of survey teams to carry out topographical, habitat, species, photogrammetric and LIDAR surveys

3. Agreement of emergency status to allow procurement of MC to secure CH under exception to advertising 3. Appointment of main contractor for fire remediation team and commencement on site with full logistics set up.

4. Survey teams for topo, laser, photogrammetric, asbestos and environmental agreed and raised under

change order awaiting approval to commence 4. Collation of NA business plan and space planning requirements to commence review by KK within business model

5. Site wide conservation management plan commenced with full site surveys 5. Issue of initial survey results for CH to allow temporary works design

CURRENT ISSUES, CHANGES OR RISKS TO PROGRAMME PROCESS – REFER TO PROJECT RISK REGISTER IN PEP

1. Following the EH consultation NCC may need to consolidate the existing structure post stabilisation - THIS SCOPE IS AS YET UNKNOWN AND UNQUANTIFIABLE – KEY ISSUE

2. Highways Agency response to MGWSP consultation requires careful consideration as access capacity to site is critical in deciding future use, NCC to gain high level understanding from HAg to aid project steer – KEY ISSUE

3. Clear understanding of Insurance liability within policy necessary to ensure appropriate management strategy for remediation and stabilisation works to Chester House – KEY ISSUE

4. NA Business Plan and financial model to be issued for review by team to allow understanding of future management strategy – KEY ACTION

5. Commencement of topo surveys and seasonal environmental species surveys, habitat surveys and impact assessments urgently required to avoid delay to temporary works design process 2011 – KEY ACTION.

6. Reporting format and Internal NCC costs to be gathered by NCC team for inclusion within project budget plan for Cabinet paper submission in October 2010 – KEY ACTION

PROJECT NAME CHESTER HOUSE FARM Fortnight Ending Friday 24/09/10 Project Manager Dominic Lees

STATUS Green Original Programme End Date March 11 Project Number 26096

Green - No programme issues. Amber - PM team can handle any issues. Red - PM needs help from executive or major milestone missed. Current Programme End Date March 11 Sponsor Sue Grace

STATUS

COMMENT NCC insurance liability may be limited below £3m budget stated following fire. Clear understanding of the actual level of insurance cover is required by NCC property to ensure planned remediation and stabilisation works are designed within budget and offer best value to NCC and future use of Chester House Farm.

PURPOSE: PHASE TWO; TO DEVELOP THE PREFERRED MULTI-USE OPTION 2 THROUGH FEASIBILITY, CONCEPT DESIGN, DETAIL DESIGN AND PLANNING FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF CHESTER HOUSE FARM AS COMERCIAL ACCOMODATION FOR

NA AND TENNANT USERS, A CONFERENCE CENTRE AND A HERITAGE GATEWAY AND VISITOR ATTRACTION