Purpose

The proposed disposal supports the Council's Asset Disposal Programme and Medium-Term Financial Strategy.

Decision

To dispose of Calverley Golf Course and Woodhall Quarries Woodhall Lane, Stanningley, Pudsey. LS28 5NZ
(property ARN 50677 & 52930)

The property is identified in the site plan in the appendix.

Property Description
The property comprises an 18-hole golf course extending to approximately 145.97 acres (59.07 hectares), together with an adjacent vacant parcel of former quarry land extending to approximately 11.60 acres (4.70 hectares). The golf course occupies an elevated hilltop position between the cities of Leeds and Bradford and includes associated clubhouse facilities, a former driving range and extensive car parking. The clubhouse is a detached single-storey building of brick construction beneath a pitched tiled roof, providing a bar, restaurant, locker rooms, pro shop, kitchen and golf simulator room.

The property is subject to a lease from 1st November 1981 for a term of 99 years in respect of the golf course land only.

Alternative options considered

Retain the property and continue to manage as part of the Council owned non-operational estate.