Decision details

Land Disposal at Hawkhurst

Decision Maker: Director of Finance, Policy and Development (Section 151 Officer)

Decision status: Decision Made

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To authorise the disposal of a piece of land at Fieldways, Hawkhurst for the consideration of £50,000 and for the Head of Mid Kent Legal Services to negotiate and complete all necessary legal documentation and formalities.

Decision:

Resolved – that the disposal of the freehold interest owned by Tunbridge Wells Borough Council for £50,000 via an option agreement namely the land at Fieldways, Hawkhurst be approved.

Reasons for the decision:

To overcome issues regarding access to the site of land that had been identified as a possible pedestrian access point that had the potential to improve the pedestrian links to amenities and school within Hawkhurst village.

Alternative options considered:

Do nothing – the capital receipt for this disposal would not be realised which could result in more grounds maintenance work having to be undertaken by the Council.  In addition, the potential to frustrate the developer’s proposal for residential development.

Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:

No conflicts of interest were declared by anyone who was consulted in respect of this decision.

Publication date: 08/04/2021

Date of decision: 08/04/2021

Effective from: 16/04/2021

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