Purpose

The decision to dispose to the recommended purchaser will enable the disposal to progress in an important timely manner.
Having been through a three-month marketing process culminating in receiving an offer significantly above the expected guide, it is imperative that the offer is progressed to instructing solicitors without delay since there is a real risk that the offer could be withdrawn or reduced if delayed until the July forward plan publication. Consequently, the risk to the Council is that it will be unable to realise an offer at the same level should this sale fail to proceed.
It would therefore be impracticable to defer the decision until it has been included in the published Forward Plan in July as to do so would mean the earliest the decision could be taken is August 2026.

Decision

To dispose of Dobrudden Farm Caravan Site, Bingley Road, Baildon, Shipley, BD17 5EE. (property ARN 01475). The property is identified in the attached site plan.
Property Description
The property comprises 9.1 acres (3.68 hectares) of land accommodating approximately 81 static pitches surrounded by dry stone walling separating it from the main moorland. In addition to the land is the original farmhouse located at the entrance to the park. The property is let on a business lease for caravan site use dated 13th November 1991 for a term of 10 years. The tenant is currently holding over with protection under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954.

Alternative options considered

N/A