Decision details
WPE-003-11 - Land Adjoining Westinghouse Way, Bowerhill, Melksham
PDF 127 KBDecision Maker: Cabinet Member for Strategic Planning, Development Management, Strategic Housing, Operational Property and Waste
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
To approve the disposal of an area of land of approximately 600 square metres in the area indicated edged red on the plan to the owners of Bowerhill Enterprise Centre on terms to be agreed by the Head of Strategic Property Services.
Reasons for the decision:
To dispose of a small parcel of land which is of little use to the Council and obtain a capital receipt.
Alternative options considered:
To:
(i) Dispose of the land.
(ii) Not dispose of the land.
Other reasons / organisations consulted
Background
The owners of Bowerhill Enterprise Centre, which adjoins the land shown edged red on the plan (Appendix 1) have expressed interest in buying land between their property and Westinghouse Way. The land is currently unused and not maintained. The area which can be made available is between a ditch (not marked on the plan) and the Council’s ownership boundary. A site survey enabling an accurate plan to be prepared will be carried out if terms for a disposal are agreed.
Consultation
Internal consultation with relevant departments has been carried out and there is no Council requirement for this land.
Contact: Victoria St John-James, Development Officer Housing 01225 713231 email: john.price@wiltshire.gov.uk email: victoria.st.john-james@wiltshire.gov.uk.
Publication date: 26/05/2011
Date of decision: 26/05/2011
Effective from: 07/06/2011