Decision details

Short-term License to Occupy in respect of Unit 41, 4 The Atrium, Maylord Orchards Centre, Hereford.

Decision Maker: Commercial and Investment Manager

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

1. The tenant has negotiated a deal to take the currently vacant Unit 41 on a short-term license agreement.
2. To provide the retailer with the experiences associated with the permanent retail operation of a shop without the long-term commitment normally associated with property rental agreements.
3. The Centre comprises multiple units, some of which have been vacant for some time and it is important that occupation levels are maximized so that the holding costs incurred by the Council are mitigated.
4. This unit has been unoccupied since the previous tenant vacated when Maylord Orchards was originally promoted as the site of the new city library.
5. The terms agreed leave the tenant responsible for payment of the service charge, insurance, business rates and utilities in line with the Maylord Orchards Management Plan (January 2024).

Contact: Michelle Chadd Email: michelle.chadd4@herefordshire.gov.uk Tel: 01432 261552.

Publication date: 26/09/2024

Date of decision: 18/09/2024

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