Decision details

Recommendation approved

Reasons for recommendation

Local authorities are required to maintain a List of Assets of Community Value pursuant to Part 5 of the Localism Act 2011 (the Act).

Under S88 of the Act an asset of community value means buildings or land where, in the opinion of the authority, the current use or use in the recent past furthers the social wellbeing or social interests of the local community, and it is realistic to think that there can continue to be use of the buildings or land which will further the social wellbeing or social interests of the local community within the next five years.

The Property is located within the Council’s boundary.

The nominating party is the Parish Council, a qualifying community body within Regulation 5(1) of the Assets of Community Value (England) Regulations 2012 (The Regulations)

 The Property is not within the categories excluded from listing within the Regulations.

It is reasonable to conclude that the evidence submitted sufficiently demonstrates that the site is used or has recently been used in a manner which furthers the social well-being or social interests of the local community, and it is realistic to think it could continue to do so within the next five years.

Other options considered and rejected

Not to add the Property to the Council’s List of Assets of Community Value.