Decision details

Transfer of Open Space to Quadring Parish Council

Decision Maker: Leader

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To recommend to the Leader that he exercise his authority to dispose of land at market value to Quadring Parish Council.

Decision:

It is recommended that the Leader of the Council;

1.    Acknowledge that the Assistant Director, General Fund Assets has followed the process set out by Section 123 (2A) of the Local Government Act, 1972, in respect the land edged red on the plans at Appendices 1 and 2 as the necessary precursor when considering the disposal of any land that is considered to be ‘open space’ under the Act, with no material representations having been received.

 

2.    Determine to dispose of the land edged red on the plans at Appendices 1 and 2 by way of a freehold transfer at their unrestricted market value of £1 with the required Restrictive Covenants and 80% overage in place.

 

 

Reasons for the decision:

The recommendations made represent due process and enable disposal of land at Market Value

Alternative options considered:

Consider keeping the land assets and then continue to maintain the land and the Playpark equipment a cost to SHDC– This is not recommended.

 

Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:

n/a

Wards Affected: Donington, Quadring and Gosberton;

Conflict of Interest: n/a

Dispensation Granted: n/a

Other reasons / organisations consulted

Ward members and Portfolio Holder

Consultees

Cllr Bingham.

Contact: Marc Whelan, Strategic and Operational Property Manager Email: Marc.Whelan@sholland.gov.uk, Natasha Dawson, Estates Officer Email: Natasha.Dawson@sholland.gov.uk.

Publication date: 11/04/2024

Date of decision: 11/04/2024

Effective from: 19/04/2024

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