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Exemption from publication: There are
confidential appendices to this report, which are exempt by virtue
of paragraph 3 of Schedule 12A of Part 1 of Schedule 12a of the
Local Government Act 1972 because they contain information relating
to the financial or business affairs of any particular person
(including the authority holding that information).

To renew Lease with Inter-County Ambulance Service Ltd. (ICAS) in
respect of Ambulance Station, 1 Gravel Hill, Chalfont St Peter,
Buckinghamshire SL9 9QX

Reasons for the decision

The Ambulance Station is situated on Gravel
Hill, Chalfont St. Peter at the entrance to Mill Meadow Recreation
Ground. It is a small, detached building that would have previously
served as grounds keeper’s lodge/office/store.

ICAS have occupied the building for several decades with the
current lease, dated 15th December 2021, having expired on the 1st
June 2025.

ICAS are continuing in occupation on the existing lease terms since
this point.

It has been provisionally agreed with ICAS that the lease be
renewed on the same terms. A summary of the terms is within the
confidential appendix.

Alternative options considered

Alternation Option Considered: Council takes
possession of building back
Benefit: Opportunity for Council to put building to alternative use
and/or seek new tenant. Disposal could be considered.
Disbenefit: No alternative use identified by the Council.
Building/site likely to require significant capital expenditure.
(Temporary) Loss of income stream.

Alternation Option Considered: Seek longer lease/disposal to
ICAS
Benefit: Potential capital receipt.
Disbenefit: Loss of income stream. ICAS have expressed no interest
in long lease for the time being.