Decision details

RESOLVED:

That Cabinet approve the request from the London Diocesan Board for Schools and Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Northwood, and agree the freehold transfer of the land together with the building as set out in the report and site plan attached to the London Diocesan Board for Schools.

Reasons for decision

The Cabinet Member for Corporate Services and Property introduced a report regarding the statutory transfer of Council owned land for the benefit of Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School in Northwood. The school, a small voluntary aided primary in the north of the Borough, had proposed repurposing its former caretaker’s house, which was no longer required for that function, and not use as additional classroom space to expand and improve its nursery provision. Under the relevant legislation, the Council was required to transfer the freehold of the land to facilitate this change of use. Cabinet noted the proposal and the statutory duty involved.

Alternative options considered and rejected

Cabinet could have refused the transfer of the Council’s land but considered this would not enable the school to grow its education provision and that it would contrary to statutory guidance on the matter.