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That the Council will transfer
the land to the adjacent residential property owner.

Reasons for the decision

The land concerned is a small
area off an access road which also belongs to the
Council.  It is surplus for the Council,
however, is of value to the adjacent owner as it may be
incorporated into their garden.
The transfer will be restricted
to use as garden land only and has been valued by the
Council’s external valuers. 
The Council’s interests
will be protected as the transfer documents will be drafted by its
Legal Services.  A capital sum will be
received by the Council and all of its costs are to be paid by the
purchaser.

Alternative options considered

1.  
Transfer the land as proposed.

2.  
Decline to transfer the land.