Decision details

Cabinet considered an exempt report on the disposal of the Ashford Multi-Storey Car Park site, following a public consultation about the future uses of the site and the appointment of property advisors.

Resolved to

1. agree the disposal of the Ashford multi-storey car park to the preferred bidder (paragraph 2.1 of the exempt report), and on the basis that the spirit of intent is to provide 0% affordable housing units.

2. authorise the Head of Asset Management to negotiate and finalise all terms for the sale of the site in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Economic Development and Fixed Assets.

3. authorise the Head of Asset Management in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Economic Development and Fixed Assets to negotiate and acquire land or premises on the Brooklands College site for the provision/replacement of public car parking for the town.

Reason for the decision

The preferred bidder is able to develop the site for the purposes stated in the exempt report and the Cabinet consider there will be a sufficient supply of affordable housing in the area provided by the Brooklands development.