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 website
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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

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date21 May 2025