Purpose

The current tenant has requested consent to assign the lease. Under the terms of the lease the landlord may not unreasonably withhold or delay consent. The proposed assignee has provided satisfactory references and accounts therefore there is no justifiable reason to withhold consent.

Decision

The Head of Strategic Finance and Property, acting under delegated authority in Paragraph 10.13.16 of the Council's Constitution, has decided to permit an assignment of the lease of 17 Crouchfield, Bengeo.

Alternative options considered

Option 1 - Grant consent to assign lease
Option 2 - Refuse consent to assign lease