Proposed Sub Station at Netherton Road, Wishaw
North Lanarkshire Council · 30 November 2022
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North Lanarkshire Council Report Finance and Resources Committee Does this report require to be approved? ☒ Yes ☐ No Ref AM/IM Date 30/11/22 Proposed Sub Station at Netherton Road, Wishaw From James McKinstry, Head of Asset and Procurement Solutions E-mail martini@northlan.gov.uk Telephone Ian Martin 07966 397637 Executive Summary The purpose of this report is to seek Committee approval for a lease to SP Distribution PLC for an electrical substation and associated servitude for cables, pedestrian and vehicular rights of access on land at Netherton Road, Wishaw. Recommendations It is recommended that the Finance and Resources Committee: (1) Agrees to grant a new lease to SP Distribution PLC or their nominees for a substation and associated servitude for cables, pedestrian and vehicular rights of access on land at Netherton Road, Wishaw on the terms detailed within this report; and (2) All other terms and conditions to be adjusted by the Head of Asset & Procurement Solutions. The Plan for North Lanarkshire Priority Improve economic opportunities and outcomes Ambition statement (3) Maximise the use of our marketable land and assets through improved development in business and industrial infrastructure
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1. Background 1.1 The proposed new electrical substation is a replacement for an existing substation located nearby. Scottish Power have confirmed that the equipment within the existing substation is coming to the end of its economic lifespan. 1.2 The site at Netherton Road has been identified by Scottish Power as being suitable for the new substation to ensure a smooth transition of the electrical supply to residents and businesses within the Netherton area. 1.3 Provisional agreement has been reached between North Lanarkshire Council and SP Distribution PLC for a 175 year lease. 2. Report 2.1 The substation is to be sited within an area of amenity land at Netherton Road, as shown on the attached plan. 2.1.2 The proposed area to be leased extends to 25 square metres (269 sq. ft.) or thereby. 2.1.3 A servitude right of access for cables, pedestrian and vehicular access to the substation will be taken from Netherton Road. 2.2 Lease Proposal A provisional agreement has been reached with SP Distribution PLC on the following terms and conditions: 2.2.1 Rent: £150 per annum. 2.2.2 Date of Entry: Upon conclusion of missives or as agreed between the parties 2.2.3 Term: 175 years 2.2.4 Rent Review: Five yearly 2.2.5 Legal Costs: The tenant will meet the costs of both parties reasonably incurred legal fees. 3. Measures of success 3.1 Provision of a sustainable electrical supply to the residents and businesses within the Netherton area of Wishaw. 4. Supporting documentation Appendix 1 – Location Plan
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James McKinstry Head of Asset and Procurement Solutions
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5. Impacts ( http://connect/report-template-guidance ) 5.1 Public Sector Equality Duty and Fairer Scotland Duty Does the report contain information that has an impact as a result of the Public Sector Equality Duty and/or Fairer Scotland Duty? Yes ☐ No ☒ If Yes, please provide a brief summary of the impact? If Yes, has an assessment been carried out and published on the council’s website? https://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/your-community/equalities/equality-and-fairer- scotland-duty-impact-assessments Yes ☐ No ☐ 5.2 Financial impact Does the report contain any financial impacts? Yes ☒ No ☐ If Yes, have all relevant financial impacts have been discussed and agreed with Financial Solutions? Yes ☐ No ☒ If Yes, please provide a brief summary of the impact? It is considered good estate management practice to secure good tenants on long term leases and therefore this proposal is of benefit to the Council in revenue terms. 5.3 HR policy impact Does the report contain any HR policy or procedure impacts? Yes ☐ No ☒ If Yes, have all relevant HR impacts have been discussed and agreed with People and Organisational Development? Yes ☐ No ☐ If Yes, please provide a brief summary of the impact? 5.4 Legal impact Does the report contain any legal impacts (such as general legal matters, statutory considerations (including employment law considerations), or new legislation)? Yes ☐ No ☒ If Yes, have all relevant legal impacts have been discussed and agreed with Legal and Democratic Solutions? Yes ☐ No ☐ If Yes, please provide a brief summary of the impact? 5.5 Data protection impact Does the report / project / practice contain or involve the processing of personal data? Yes ☐ No ☒ If Yes, is the processing of this personal data likely to result in a high risk to the data subject? Yes ☐ No ☐ If Yes, has a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) been carried out and e- mailed to dataprotection@northlan.gov.uk Yes ☐ No ☐ 5.6 Technology / Digital impact
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Does the report contain information that has an impact on either technology, digital transformation, service redesign / business change processes, data management, or connectivity / broadband / Wi-Fi? Yes ☐ No ☒ If Yes, please provide a brief summary of the impact? Where the impact identifies a requirement for technology, has an assessment been carried out (or scheduled) by the Enterprise Architecture Governance Group (EAGG)? Yes ☐ No ☐ 5.7 Environmental / Carbon impact Does the report / project / practice contain information that has an impact on any environmental or carbon matters? Yes ☐ No ☒ If Yes, please provide a brief summary of the impact? 5.8 Communications impact Does the report contain any information that has an impact on the council’s communications activities? Yes ☐ No ☒ If Yes, please provide a brief summary of the impact? 5.9 Risk impact Is there a risk impact? Yes ☐ No ☒ If Yes, please provide a brief summary of the key risks and potential impacts, highlighting where the risk(s) are assessed and recorded (e.g. Corporate or Service or Project Risk Registers), and how they are managed?
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