Issue details

Licence to occupy in respect of land at Wyedean Rise, Belmont Hereford

1. The land at Wyedean Rise is owned by the council and is designated as public open space. It is located at the end of a cul de sac and adjacent to an access drive and is not used for recreational activities
2. Legal have advised that the grant of a licence does not constitute a disposal of a legal interest in the land so there is no impediment to granting a licence to occupy.
3. The land is currently maintained under the public realm contract although the frequency of maintenance has decreased over the years and a local resident now wishes to take on that responsibility to alleviate littering and parking on the land.
4. A licence fee of £500.00 has been agreed with the licensee.
5. The licence provides a first step to allow both parties to review whether the arrangement should be put on a more formal basis by the transfer of the freehold or a long leasehold interest in the asset

Decision type: Non-key

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 05/08/2021

Decision due: 5 August 2021 by Assistant Director for Technical Services

Contact: Gillian Stratford, Estates management officer commercial Email: gstratford@herefordshire.gov.uk Tel: 01432 261520.

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