Decision status: For Determination
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: Yes
RESOLVED:
That the Cabinet:
1. Note that no objections were received following the Intention to Dispose of Open Space Notice which was advertised in the local paper for two consecutive weeks, though one comment was received as set out in the report.
2. Declares that Warren Farm Breakspear Road North Harefield UB9 6LZ is surplus to requirements - the Property is shown edged red at Appendix A.
3. Authorises the sale of the freehold interest in Warren Farm at the value and on the terms as detailed in the report.
4. Authorises the grant of a Farm Business Tenancy prior to disposal of the freehold interest as set out in the report.
5. Delegate authority to the Corporate Director of Place, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Property, Highways & Transport, to make all future decisions regarding this disposal.
Reasons for decision
The Cabinet Member for Property, Highways and Transport introduced a report, which Cabinet agreed, to dispose of the Council’s freehold interest in a small farm. Cabinet made the necessary property decisions to support continued use of the site, in the Green Belt, for agricultural purposes.
Alternative options considered / rejected
Cabinet considered the alternative options as set out in the confidential report.
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Property, Highways and Transport |
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Expiry date for any scrutiny call-in / date decision can be implemented (if no call-in) |
These decisions can be called-in by 5pm, Friday 30 June 2023 |
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Officer(s) to action |
James Raven / Julia Thompson |
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Directorate |
Place Directorate |
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Classification |
Private - Whilst the Cabinet's decisions above are always made public, the officer report relating to this matter is not because it was considered in the private part of the meeting and contained information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the Authority holding that information) and the public interest in withholding the information outweighed the public interest in disclosing it in accordance with Section 100(A) and paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12 (A) to the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended). |
Publication date: 23/06/2023
Date of decision: 22/06/2023
Decided at meeting: 22/06/2023 - CABINET
Effective from: 01/07/2023