Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: December 3, 2024

Purpose: To agree the terms of the disposal of the land and to agree to open a 12-month bidding process by which it may be allocated to an eligible group. The public report will include an appendix providing the red book valuation of the faith/community land in Phase 1 at Northstowe. The appendix is therefore exempt from publication by virtue of paragraph 3 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended) (Information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information).  

Content: Cabinet a)    Agreed the terms of disposal of the land, as set out in Appendix C to the report in advance of it coming into South Cambridgeshire District Council’s possession. b)    Agreed to open a 12-month faith/community land at Northstowe bidding process in January 2025. c)    Noted that a report would be presented to Cabinet following the conclusion of the faith/community land bidding process for a decision on disposal of the land, following assessment of bids against the agreed allocation policy by an officer panel. d)    Noted that following the conclusion of the faith/community land allocation process, the Council would be required to apply to the Secretary of State for consent to dispose of the land for less than best consideration.