Issue details
Disposal of freehold interest in land adjacent to Even Pitts Fownhope
• The council own this small area of land
extending to approximately 0.04ha/0.1 acre. It was acquired many
years ago as part of a larger area for highway improvement works
which were completed and this small piece was left over. Whilst it
adjoins the public highway it is not part of the adopted highway
and highways dept have confirmed they have no requirement for the
land.
• The east side of the land comprises a steep almost vertical
bank covered in scrub trees and bushes. There is no retaining wall
or other structures in place to prevent a landslip occurring to the
bank, which supports the garden of the adjacent property, Even
Pitts.
• The owner of Even Pitts wishes to purchase the land to
enable him to carry out any necessary works to support his
adjoining land
• To ensure best value can be demonstrated independent
valuation advice has been obtained and has assessed the market
value of the land to be £10,000. This figure has been agreed
as the sale price with the adjoining owner.
• The use of the land will be restricted to private
garden/parking only
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/08/2022
Decision due: 26 July 2022 by Acting Head of Property (Historic)
Contact: Sarah Jowett, Strategic Assets Delivery Director Email: Sarah.Jowett@herefordshire.gov.uk Tel: 01432 383302.
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