To consider the submitted report on the proposed disposal of Amenity Land Forming Part of ‘Old Maid’s Perch’, Torbay Road, Torquay.

The Council made the following recommendation to the Mayor:

It was proposed by Councillor Thomas (D) and seconded by Councillor Faulkner (J):

That the Mayor be recommended:

(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 termsincluding 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.

On being put to the vote, the motion was declared carried (unanimous).

The Mayor considered the recommendation of the Council as set out above at the meeting and the record of his decision, together with further information, is attached to these Minutes.