This is a historical restrictive covenant that was applied as standard practice on domestic properties either when council houses were sold under right to buy or residential land was made available for private development as part of a larger housing scheme.

Whilst the council retains open space in the locality, in this case it is considered that there is no reasonable practical benefit in retaining this restrictive covenant.

Planning permission has already recently been granted for residential development.

As there is a significant uplift in value by releasing the covenant, a commercial fee has been agreed for its release.