Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Decision Made

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: September 25, 2025

Purpose: It is proposed to dispose of the former Park store at Hawkenbury by means of a freehold sale or a long lease. It is in need of significant repairs but the investment required would not produce an appropriate return on that expenditure. It is considered more pragmatic to dispose of the building an enable a new owner to repair it for their own purposes.  

Content: RESOLVED –   That the disposal of the property referred to in the report and appendices be approved.   That the Head of Economic Development and Property in consultation with the Director of Finance, Policy and Development, the Monitoring Officer and the Cabinet Member for Finance and Property be granted delegated authority to negotiate and agree the proposed transaction be approved.   That the Head of Mid Kent Legal Services is authorised to negotiate and complete all necessary and ancillary legal documentation and formalities to give effect to the recommendation be approved.   REASON FOR DECISION:   The sale of this asset would realise a Capital sum for Council funds.