Decision

To authorise Legal Services to undertake all necessary legal functions and services in connection with the sale of xx Maple Gardens, Bognor Regis under the Right to Buy Scheme to xx and xx for £37,600, reflecting the applicable Right to Buy discount capped at £102,400.

Reasons for the decision

The applicants have exercised their statutory Right to Buy and the council has determined that the sale may proceed in accordance with the requirements of the Right to Buy Scheme. The full valuation of the property was £140,000 and the sale price reflects the applicable discount entitlement.

Alternative options considered

• Refuse the Right to Buy application.
• Delay the transaction pending further consideration.

These options were rejected as the applicants were eligible to proceed under the Right to Buy Scheme and the statutory requirements had been met.