Selection of preferred bidders for former Heathfield School and playing field, Earl Shilton
November 14, 2024 Director of Corporate Resources (Officer) Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
...to select preferred bidders for the former Heathfield School site for extra care housing and the playing field site for residential development, both with overage provisions, to provide best value to the County Council.
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Purpose
The selection of the preferred bidders was made on the basis of providing best value to the County Council from the various bids available.Decision dates:School Site, Belle Vue Road - 14 November 2024Playing Field Site, Heath Lane – 26 February 2025
Decision
To select the preferred bidders for the site of the former Heathfield School, Belle Vue Road, and the former school playing field at Heath Lane, Earl Shilton, marketed as separate development opportunities.It was decided to dispose of the playing field site, with overage provisions, to a developer wishing to use the upper area of the playing fields for a residential development.The preferred bidder for the school site proposes to develop the land for extra care housing. Overage provisions will apply.
Alternative options considered
A number of competing bids were submitted for both sites. In making these decisions the Council had regard to the purchase price and the end use of the sites.
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 14 Nov 2024 |