Item 11 - Sale of site at Gaitskell Ave
West Dunbartonshire Council · 1 February 2023
Back to Infrastructure, Regeneration & Economic Development Committee — 1 February 2023 and its agenda
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL Report by Chief Officer: Supply, Distribution and Property Infrastructure Regeneration and Economic Development Committee: 1 February 2023 ___________________________________________________________________ Subject: Sale of Site at Gaitskell Avenue, Alexandria G83 0QL 1. Purpose 1.1 The purpose of this report is to seek Committee approval for the Council to enter into a contract for the disposal of a development site at Gaitskell Avenue, Alexandria to William Mayberry 2. Recommendations 2.1 It is recommended that the Committee: (i) Approve the sale of the property to William Mayberry for the sum of £25,500 with the potential for a further sum of £10,000 on receipt of a successful planning consent. (ii) Authorise the Chief Officer, Supply, Property and Distribution to conclude negotiations. (iii) Authorise the Chief Officer, Regulatory and Regeneration to conclude the transaction on such conditions as considered appropriate. 3. Background 3.1 The site at Gaitskell Avenue is wholly owned by the Council and has lain vacant and unused for a number of years. The site including access road extends to 680 sq meters (0.17 acres) or thereby (Appendix 1). 3.2 It was previously used as a children’s playground but is currently unused and surplus to the requirements of any Council service. 3.3 The site is within a residential area and initial discussions with the Planning Department indicate that in principle a residential use for the site may be appropriate subject to compliance with the relevant Local Plan and Local Development Plan policies. 4. Main Issues 4.1 The property is not required by the Council for any operational purposes. ITEM 11
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4.2 The site was marketed for sale in October and November 2022 (Appendix 2), this resulted in 4 offers being received at a closing date on 30th November 2022. The offers ranged from £2,000 to £25,500. 4.3 The offer which is being recommended from Mr William Mayberry is considered the most attractive as it is at the highest figure; is not conditional on planning and offers the prospect of an additional £10,000 being paid if a satisfactory planning consent is obtained within 3 years of purchase. 4.4 The proposed base price of £25,500 equates to a capital value rate of £37.50 per sq meter or £150,000 per acre. We consider this to be a reasonable price for the site on the basis of a clean non conditional offer. 4.5 The offer is not conditional on Planning but will be conditional on a clear title. 4.6 If the purchaser is successful in obtaining planning consent for residential development on the site within 3 years of concluding the purchase, the Council will receive a further £10,000. 4.7 The proposed deal removes the Council for any ongoing liability for the upkeep and maintenance of the site. 5. People Implications 5.1 There are no significant people implications other than the resources required by Legal Services and Asset Management to negotiate missives and conclude the transaction. 6. Financial and Procurement Implications 6.1 The Council will benefit from a capital receipt of £25,500 with the potential for a further sum of £10,000 on receipt of a successful planning consent. 6.2 The Council will no longer have to incur resources in managing and maintaining the property. 6.3 Should planning consent be granted then an additional income stream via Council Tax would be achieved. 6.4 There are no procurement implications arising from this report. 7. Risk Analysis 7.1 The disposal is subject to legal due diligence. 7.2 As with any transaction of this nature there is a risk of the sale not proceeding due to issues which arise during the due diligence process and the property may require to be remarketed.
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8. Environmental Sustainability 8.1 Subject to Planning consent being granted the intention is that the site will be developed for a detached bungalow or 2 semi-detached houses. 9. Equalities Impact Assessment (EIA) 9.1 An Equality Impact Assessment is not applicable for the purpose of this report. 10. Consultation 10.1 Consultation has taken place with Legal, Roads and Greenspace have already taken place and further consultation will occur during any future planning application process. 11. Strategic Assessment 11.1 By agreeing to this proposal the Council will benefit in terms of receiving a capital receipt and removing a liability from the property portfolio. 11.2 A site which has lain vacant and disused for a number of years will be brought back into use and the future liability for the ongoing upkeep and maintenance of the site will be removed from the Council. 11.3 By agreeing to this proposal this will be contributing to the Council’s strategic priority for a strong local economy and improved job opportunities. Angela Wilson Chief Officer: Supply, Distribution and Property Date: 5 January 2022 Person to Contact: Michelle Lynn, Asset Coordinator. Email: michelle.lynn@west-dunbarton.gov.uk J David Johnston, Estates Surveyor. Email: david.johnston2@west-dunbarton.gov.uk Appendices: Appendix 1: Site Plan Appendix 2: Marketing Details Background Papers: None Wards Affected: Ward 2
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