(i)         that the area comprising approx 87 square metres lying to the eastern side of the public footpath leading from Shedden Hill Road to Torbay Road (as shown cross hatched on Plan EM1961) be sold to the adjoining proposed owner/developer of the former Palm Court Hotel to facilitate the development of the combined site in accordance with an approved planning consent;

(ii)        that the land be sold to the proposed owner/developer of the former Palm Court Hotel site at a valuation to be recommended by the District Valuer;

(iii)       that the Chief Executive of the Torbay Development Agency be requested to advertise the intended disposal of the land in accordance with Section 123(1)(2a) of the Local Government Act 1972; and

(iv)       that subject to considering any objections raised pursuant to paragraph (iii) and being satisfied that any objections raised should not stop the disposal, the Head of Commercial Services, in consultation with the Chief Executive of the Torbay Development Agency, be authorised to dispose of the land described in (i) subject to agreement of terms including a provision that contracts will be exchanged in respect of the land, completion of sale being dependent on completion of the approved planning consent in (i) above.

To facilitate the redevelopment of the former Palm Court Hotel site.

Alternative options were set out in the submitted report and not discussed at the meeting.

This decision will come into force and may be implemented on Wednesday, 15 February 2012 unless the call-in procedure is triggered (as set out in the Standing Orders in relation to Overview and Scrutiny).

The submitted report set out a proposal to dispose of approximately 87 square metres of public land forming part of ‘Old Maid’s Perch’ and the outcome of the public consultation process with ward councillors, the Local Access Forum and Community Partnership.

The Mayor supported the recommendations of the Council made on 1 February 2012, as set out in his decision above.

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