Decision details

To seek approval for the transfer of the freehold title of two open space areas of land located at Jumelles Drive and Church Meadow Drive, Calverton (the Land), as shown edged red on the plans at Appendix 1 and Appendix 2, from Langridge Homes Limited to the Council.

THAT:
Approval is granted to accept the transfer of the Land as shown outlined in red on plans at Appendix 1 and Appendix 2.

To regularise the Council’s position in respect of maintenance of the Land.

An alternative option could be not to take a transfer of the Land and, in addition, to no longer maintain it. However, this could mean that the Land might not be maintained in accordance with the standards that the Council has upheld for the last 40 years. Although this could create a potential saving to the Council it could potentially damage its reputation if the quality of upkeep suffered.
Another alternative would be for the Council to take a lease of the Land. However, less officer management time will be incurred taking the freehold of the Land compared to having to manage a lease.