Authority to reject offer to buy back property under the Housing (Right of First Refusal) (England) Regulations 2005 – xx Mill Park Road, Bognor Regis, PO21 xxx
May 21, 2025 Director of Environment & Communities (Officer) Approved View on council websiteFull council record
Content
Approval granted for Legal Services to serve
notice under Regulation 7 of the Housing (Right of First Refusal)
(England) Regulations 2005, rejecting the offer for Arun District
Council to repurchase the leasehold property at x Mill Park Road,
Bognor Regis, PO21 xxx from xxx.
Reasons for the decision
The Council has no operational requirement or
strategic interest in reacquiring the property. Purchase would not
represent best value or align with current housing acquisition
priorities under the Housing Revenue Account.
Alternative options considered
Option Considered: Accepting the offer and
initiating a buy-back.
Reason Rejected: Not in line with current asset strategy or
budgetary priorities. Property does not meet criteria for
acquisition under Council’s Housing Needs or Asset
Strategy.
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 21 May 2025 |