Decision details

Former Hindslands Playing Fields, Polegate – Disposal of Freehold

Decision Maker: Chief Operating Officer

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

At his decision-making meeting on 11 July 2023 the Lead Member for Resources and Climate Change delegated authority to the Chief Operating Officer to agree the terms of the sale to achieve best value for the Site in accordance with s.123 of the Local Government Act 1972.

Approval to sell the freehold of the site, split into two parcels. The site has been declared to be surplus to East Sussex County Council’s requirements.

Decision:

Approval to sell the property for an agreed sum following an extensive marketing period via a local development land agent.

Alternative options considered:

An option to continue to hold the property was considered but deemed not to be appropriate for this particular asset.

Publication date: 06/11/2023

Date of decision: 06/11/2023

Effective from: 11/11/2023