Decision details

Land to the rear of Dr. Kershaws Hospice, Salmon Fields, Royton [Royton South]

Decision Maker: Executive Director for Place & Economic Growth

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

The purpose of the report is to seek approval for the Council to dispose of an area of land at Salmon Fields to Dr. Kershaws at an undervalue. The terms of the proposed sale are detailed in Appendix Two of the report.

Decision:

RESOLVED - That the Council;
- Note the request from Dr. Kershaws and confirm that, in disposing of the land, the proposed redevelopment and use of the Council's land would promote or improve the social wellbeing of all or any persons resident or present in its area and;
- Look to enter into an agreement with Dr.Kershaws based on the heads of terms detailed in Appendix Three of the report.

Reasons for the decision:

Option 1 - Do nothing.
Option 2 - Seek to dispose of the land to Dr. Kershaws at Market Value.
Option 3 - Seek to dispose of the land to Dr. Kershaws at an under-value.

Alternative options considered:

Option 1 - Do nothing.
Option 2 - Seek to dispose of the land to Dr. Kershaws at Market Value

Other reasons / organisations consulted

The loss of open space has been advertised in accordance with the Council's procedures relating to the sale of Open Space. Ward Members have been consulted on the proposals.

Contact: Mark Prestwich, Development Officer 0161 770 1660, Email: mark.prestwich@oldham.gov.uk Email: Mark.Prestwich@oldham.gov.uk.

Publication date: 16/08/2018

Date of decision: 15/08/2018

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