Issue - decisions

Release of part of the overage covenant on land at Upper Wootton, Almeley, Herefordshire

25/04/2024 - Release of part of the overage covenant on land at Upper Wootton, Almeley, Herefordshire

The land formed part of the smallholdings disposal in 2017, in accordance with the cabinet decision dated 13th October 2016, a blanket overage provision was imposed on farm buildings and other land in regards to any future change of use.

The owner has obtained planning permission for change of use on areas under the overage provision. The councils appointed agents Atcham’s have negotiated and agreed, based on the terms of the overage deed, a value of £75,000 plus the council’s agents and legal fees to lift the agreement.