Decision details

LAND SALES PROGRAMME 2013-14 AND BEYOND

Decision Maker: Executive

Decision status: For Determination

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Decision:

1. That the outcome of the 2012/13 Land Sales Programme be noted.

2. That approval be given to the proposed additions to the Land Sales Programme for 2013/14 onwards as set out in the report.

3. That authority be delegated to the Executive Member for Economic Growth and Prosperity, in consultation with the Corporate Director for Economic Growth and Prosperity, to:

a. negotiate and accept bids

b. engage external resources where this will assist in implementing the programme

c. submit an application for planning permission on any properties included in the Programme where this will assist in marketing

d. offset eligible disposal costs against capital receipts in accordance with Capital Regulations up to a maximum of 4% of the value of the capital receipt

e. advertise the intention to dispose of a site in the event that it comprises open space as defined by the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, in accordance with the relevant statutory procedure, and if any objections are received, to refer to the relevant portfolio holder for consideration

f.          i) add to or substitute sites into the Programme during the year

ii) hire security services or arrange for the demolition of any property subject to revenue costs being met from donor Services

iii) authorise alternative methods of disposal where appropriate e.g. auction and joint ventures

4. That authority be delegated to the Director of Legal and Democratic Services to enter into agreements and other documentation necessary to complete the transactions set out in the programme referred to above.

5. That the financial information set out in the report considered in Part II of the meeting be noted.

Report author: Corporate Director Economic Growth and Environmental Infrastructure

Publication date: 02/08/2013

Date of decision: 29/07/2013

Decided at meeting: 29/07/2013 - Executive

Effective from: 06/08/2013

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