Decision details

Acquisition and Discharge of the Lodge

Decision Maker: Interim Director of Environment - Josie Wragg

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

Purchase the property from the vendors at current market rate. Sell on the open market with a covenant on the title precluding any future purchaser from making a claim for loss of value under Part 1 of the Land Compensation Act 1973 due to the Arborfield Cross Relief Road.
Maximise resell value through advice from local property agents.

Reasons for the decision:

Minimise risk and cost to the Council.

Alternative options considered:

Options to retain and rent the property were considered but rejected due to the number of uncertainties, increased risks and impact on borrowing.

Wards Affected: Arborfield;

Dispensations: None

Other reasons / organisations consulted

None

Contact: Email: josie.wragg@wokingham.gov.uk Tel: 0118 974 6002.

Publication date: 08/12/2017

Date of decision: 17/07/2017