Decision

The current contracted out lease expires on 4 September 2026.
The tenant is Surrey Lifelong Learning Partnership.
To protect the Council’s interests, the proposal is to grant a tenancy at will to cover the period following expiry whilst the terms of a new lease of the above premises are negotiated.
The grant of the Tenancy at Will constitutes a disposal of an interest in land but falls within the General Consent contained within the Section 24 Direction and therefore no specific West Surrey consent is required.

Reasons for the decision

To avoid the creation of a periodic tenancy to protect the Council’s interests as the owner of the property.

Alternative options considered

The decision meets the policy requirements for the Council and there were no alternative options available.