Decision details

1. The sale of land and property known as land east of 15 Pingle Road Killamarsh S21 1JE (as shown edged red on the attached plan).

The site extends to some 266 square metres is hard surfaced and slopes up from Pingle Road. The site has been used for informal car parking. There is a public right of way along the north and east boundaries of the site.

The land was purchased under the Housing Acts 1980 and 1985 ad is held under the Housing Revenue Account. The land is not being used for housing provision, it is currently being use as an informal parking space and surplus to Council requirements. As the land is vacant and to be sold at market value it can be disposed of under S.32 of the Housing Act 1985.

The Council’s approved RICS registered Auction provider, Eddisons, has advised that the property should be marketed at £25,000 plus. The Director of Estates, Property and Assets to be given delegated authority to set a reserve price prior closer to the auction date. This should ensure that the Council meets its legal obligations in respect of section 123 Local Government Act 1972. The terms of the contract with the Auctioneer provide for a 1% Buyers Premium fee (subject to a minimum of £1500 plus vat) be charged on any sale.

In pursuit of the strategy A Great Place to Live Well.

The sale of the land will reduce a maintenance liability on the Council and secure a capital receipt which can be used towards priority projects.

Retain the land and continue to maintain as informal parking – this would not represent the best value to the Council, there would be an ongoing maintenance and liability costs.

Retain and develop for housing – Rykneld Homes Ltd have no plans for the site.