17-18 Cornhill - next steps
| Date | Actions |
|---|---|
| Autumn 2017 | Site acquired Business case drafted |
| Winter 2017 |
Architect and Structural Engineer appointed Feasibility study prepared |
| Spring 2018 |
Investment approved by SEBC full Council Public exhibitions (We Are Here arrow) |
| Summer 2018 |
Design developed Further site surveys and investigations |
| Autumn 2018 |
Early contractor involvement to advise on how the scheme can be built and site set up (1st Stage Contractor appointed) |
| Winter 2018 | Planning application and decision |
| Spring 2019 |
2nd Stage contractor appointed Technical designs produced |
| Summer 2019 |
Building Regulations approval secured |
|
Autumn 2019 – Autumn 2020 |
Site set up and construction period |
| Autumn 2020 | Project completed |
Risks – What could change the project
| Key risks | What we are doing to reduce them |
|---|---|
| Unforeseen issues with the existing building fabric or foundations | Surveys are to be carried out as early as possible to identify risks and enable them to be tackled. |
| Planning issues flagged up at a late stage and redevelopment of preferred option required. | Early and ongoing engagement with planning and conservation officers. Pre-application advice to be sought. |
| Downturn in retail and/or residential demand. | Appointed local residential and commercial estate agents to begin marketing properties off plan (before construction). |
| Delays and issues in negotiations with third parties including neighbouring and adjoining properties and Suffolk County Council Highways. | Early negotiations with third parties. Party Wall Notices served to adjoining property owners once design and programme agreed. |
| Lack of contractor availability due to contractor market and the complexity of the development. | Engage with medium or large contractors as soon as preferred option design agreed. |
| Archaeological findings as the site sits on the edge of the historic town centre wall. | Archaeologist on board to carry out archaeological studies and investigations during design and construction period. |
| Potential threat of disruption to existing traders and users around the site. | Early conversations with local businesses and stakeholders. Construction period to be considered carefully. Engage with contractor to receive early advice and work with representatives of town centre businesses to ensure continuity during the construction phase. |