Decision details

To present information and provide options with regard to the use of Compulsory Purchase Powers regarding The Tree, Stapleford which is listed as an Asset of Community Value (ACV) on the Council’s Asset Register.

The Business and Customer Service Portfolio Holder

AGREED

That officers pursue the ‘next steps’ with regard to undertaking a CPO on The Tree, Stapleford, with or without reimbursement from The Tree Community Limited, before taking a report to Cabinet for consideration.

The next steps required in order for Council to make a formal decision as to whether a CPO should be undertaken, taking into account any costs that may be incurred by the Council or The Tree Community Limited. These will include:

A)   Making an approach to the owner of The Tree, Stapleford with a view to encouraging a sale to The Tree Community Limited without recourse to Compulsory Purchase powers;

B)   Commissioning further appropriate legal advice, which may or may not be available in-house and at further cost to the Authority or The Tree Community Limited;

C)   Commissioning further valuations of the property, likely at further cost to the Authority or The Tree Community Limited.