Purpose

Disposal of Land known as Send Hill Disused
Sand Pit

Content

Decision:

That, in line with the Land and
Property Disposal Policy, the Executive authorises The Joint
Executive Head, Assets and Property to negotiate terms for a
disposal at best consideration and to subsequently enter into all
relevant legal documentation required to complete the transaction
of the Council owned land comprising Land West of Winds Ridge, Send
Hill in return for a capital receipt.
Reason(s):

1.     
To facilitate the building of new homes in
compliance with the local plan designation.

2.     
To generate Income (a capital receipt) and reduce
revenue costs.
Other options considered and rejected by the
Executive:

1.     
Do nothing – We can retain the land, keep it
as amenity land and protect the biodiversity of the site. The
council will continue to have revenue costs associated with
maintenance and security. There is a risk of possible future claims
if the made ground is disturbed. In addition, the council would
have to comply with the Occupiers Liability Act 1984 for members of
the public using the land.

2.     
Pursue a joint development – This option has
already been reviewed by senior officers and rejected due to a lack
of in-house resources available and costs that the council would
need to bear for remediation. The site is also not considered
suitable for development by the HRA. The Council’s future
development options will be extremely limited due to access
issues.
Details of any conflict of interest declared by
the Leader or lead councillors and any dispensation
granted:
None.