Decision details

The purpose of the report is to seek approval to dispose of a plot of land identified as potentially being Public Open Space.

RESOLVED - That:the Council:
•Declare 2 areas of land compromising Asset 183 and Asset 701, known as North Chadderton Lower School and land adjacent to North Chadderton Lower School surplus to the Council’s operational requirements and;
•Advertise for sale, the 2 areas of land including that which could be considered Public Open Space known as Asset 701, land adjacent to North Chadderton Lower School and;
•Note the sole objection to the proposed disposal of the land that has been identified as potentially forming Public Open Space.

Options/Alternatives
3.1The Council could choose any of the following options;
-Option 1 Do nothing.
This option would result in the land being left vacant and present an ongoing maintenance liability for the council. In addition there will be risk of unauthorised occupation and/or fly tipping.
-Option 2 Dispose of the Asset 183 and Asset 701 – North Chadderton Lower School and land adjacent to North Chadderton. In proceeding with this approach, the Council would transfer responsibility for the land on to a third party resulting in revenue savings. The sale would also generate a capital receipt for the Council and upon redevelopment, produce income through Council Tax revenue or Business Rates

-Option 1 Do nothing.
This option would result in the land being left vacant and present an ongoing maintenance liability for the council. In addition there will be risk of unauthorised occupation and/or fly tipping.

5.1The Council advertised the proposed disposal of land that was potentially considered as open space on 21 July 2017 and 28 July 2017. This consultation has resulted in one objection being received from the Oldham Group of the Ramblers Association. This objection is attached as Appendix One.
5.2All Chadderton North Members have been consulted regarding the proposal and no objections have been raised.