Issue - meetings

Orpington Ward

Report DRR15/080

The building on this site was in poor condition and not suitable for letting to a third party. Because of its age and construction, it was not worthy of refurbishment, and so a decision needed to be made on its future. The report recommended that the building be demolished and the fence along the northern boundary be removed allowing the land to be incorporated into Grassmeade Recreation Ground.

The Committee discussed whether a buyer might be found for the site, which had no vehicular access. The adjoining social landlord had already been approached and was not interested, but Members considered that there was potential for a sale and this should be attempted.

RESOLVED that the Resources Portfolio Holder be recommended to declare the land surplus to council requirements and offer it for sale on the open market.