Purpose

Under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967, a
leasehold property owner has the statutory right to either extend
the length of their existing lease or to purchase the freehold
title to their property.
 
Approval is requested to dispose of the
freehold interest in 108 Psalters Lane, Kimberworth, Rotherham, S61
1DP.

Decision

 
 

ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

 

RECORD OF OFFICER NON-EXECUTIVE DECISION
 
 

Date of Decision:
 

25th April 2025

Title:

Disposal of Freehold Interest in 108 Psalters
Lane, Kimberworth
 

Decision Maker:
(Including Job Title)

Kevin Fisher, Assistant Director Property
& Facilities Services.

Details of Specific Delegation
 
or
 
Delegation contained in the relevant
Sub-Scheme of Delegation.
 

Decision taken under the powers granted to the
property officer under section 29.12 of the Council’s
Financial Procurement Procedure Rules.
 
Paragraph 29.12.1 states where the estimated
disposal value is less than £100,000 the Property Officer,
having taken financial and legal advice, may arrange for the
disposal of land or property.

Decision:

That the Assistant Director for Property &
Facilities Services approves the disposal by agreement of the
freehold interest of 1o8 Psalters Lane, Kimberworth in consultation
with the Council’s Section 151 Officer and the Cabinet Member
for Transport, Jobs, and the Local Economy

Reasons for the Decision:

Under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967, a
leasehold property owner has the statutory right to either extend
the length of their existing lease or to purchase the freehold
title to their property.
Given the direct approach from the
leaseholder, the only option is to dispose of the freehold interest
in the property. The long leaseholder in this instance is
exercising their statutory right to purchase the freehold.
Approval is sought to dispose of the freehold
interest in 108 Psalters Lane, Kimberworth for £1,450 plus a
contribution towards the Councils professional fees.

Conflicts of interest declared by the Decision
Maker if they sit as a Cabinet appointed representative to an
outside body which relates to the decision:

Not Applicable

Dispensations Granted:
(If any)

Not Applicable

Reports or parts of reports considered

Not Applicable

 
I certify that this
is a true record of the decision to:
 
That the Assistant Director for
Property and Facilities Services approves the disposal of the
freehold of the property. Property Services will manage the
disposal process with the proposed purchaser, in consultation with
the Council’s Section 151 Officer and the Cabinet Member for
Transport, Jobs and the Local Economy.
 
I confirm that in
making this decision, due regard was given to the seven principles
of public life.
 
Signed by the
Decision Maker:
 

 
Dated:         
25th April 2025
 
Name:         
Kevin Fisher                      
Job Title:     Assistant Director Property &
Facilities Services