Item 12 - Sale of land adjacent to 193 Dumbarton Rod. Clydebank

West Dunbartonshire Council · 7 February 2024
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Report by Chief Officer: Resources
Infrastructure Regeneration and Economic Development Committee:
7 February 2024
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Subject:   Sale of land adjacent to 193 Dumbarton Road, Clydebank
1. Purpose
1.1 The purpose of this report is to seek approval for the sale of land at
Dumbarton Road, Clydebank to David Hamilton (private individual).
2. Recommendations
2.1      It is recommended that the Committee:
(i) Approves the sale of the land to David Hamilton at a price of £30,000.
(ii) Authorises the Chief Officer Resources to conclude negotiations.
(iii) Authorises the Chief Officer Regulatory and Regeneration to conclude
the transaction on such conditions as considered appropriate.
3. Background
3.1 The land comprises open space which is wholly owned by the Council, is
currently unused and is not required by the Council for its purposes.
4. Main Issues
4.1 The land is of triangular shape with frontage to Dumbarton Road (A814),
Clydebank as shown in Appendix 1. The land is bounded on its north-eastern
boundary by commercial premises at 193 Dumbarton Road.
4.2 Asset Management were approached by Mr Hamilton for him to purchase the
land from the Council. Mr Hamilton has offered to purchase the land at price
of £30,000.
4.3 It is understood the Council looked in to marketing this land for sale a number
of years ago. However, we believe it was established at the time there is a
Scottish Water water/sewage underground pipe which dissects the site
therefore it is understood any meaningful construction on a significant section
of the land is not therefore possible. Realistically, the land can only be utilised
for surface level use.
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4.4 Asset Management believe the price offer received from Mr Hamilton
represents fair value for the land, particularly so given the anticipated
difficulties in constructing on the land. The offer received is not subject to any
conditions. 
4.5 It is currently undecided as yet by the purchaser what the future intended use
of the property will be, however, Mr Hamilton has suggested that potential use
as a (surface only) dog exercise area as a service for general public use (at
their cost) is being considered.
4.6 Any Planning and/or Licensing consent in respect of the purchaser’s ultimate
use and/or development of the land will be incumbent on Mr Hamilton to
obtain, at his sole risk and cost.
4.7 It is anticipated that the transaction will settle prior to 31 March 2024.
5. People Implications
5.1 There are no significant people implications other than the resources required
by Legal Services to negotiate missives and conclude the transaction.
6. Financial and Procurement Implications
6.1 The Council will benefit from a capital receipt for the property in the sum of
£30,000.
6.2 The Council will no longer incur resources in maintaining the property, i.e.
grass cutting.
6.3 The Council will therefore generate a revenue savings in maintenance costs.
6.4 No financial outlays are required by the Council to facilitate this arrangement.
6.5 There are no procurement implications arising from this report.
7. Risk Analysis
7.1 The sale will be subject to is subject to legal due diligence. There is a risk of
the sale not proceeding due to any emerging issues during the diligence and
sale process. This is standard for any sale transaction.
8. Environmental Sustainability
8.2 Any development of the property will require to be in line with current building
standards.
9. Equalities Impact Assessment (EIA)

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9.1 An Equality Impact Assessment is not applicable for the purpose of this
report.
10. Consultation
10.1 Consultations have been undertaken with Finance, Greenspace and
Regeneration and Regulatory.
11. Strategic Assessment
11.1 By agreeing to this proposal the Council will benefit from savings in relation to
maintenance costs in line with the budget option approved at Council in
March.
11.2 The recommendation in this report supports the delivery of the Council
Strategic Plan and in particular the achievement of the following priorities:
o Our Communities – Resilient and Thriving
Laurence Slavin
Chief Officer: Resources
Date: x January 2023
Person to Contact: Michelle Lynn, Asset Coordinator.
Email: michelle.lynn@west-dunbarton.gov.uk
Craig Maxwell, Estates Surveyor. 
Email: craig.maxwell@west-dunbarton.gov.uk
Appendices: Appendix 1 - Location Plan
Background Papers:  None 
Wards Affected: Ward 6