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 7 Dale Road, Herringthorpe, Rotherham, S65 3BZ

Decision

ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

RECORD OF OFFICER NON-EXECUTIVE DECISION

Date of Decision:

12th September 2025

Title:

Disposal of Freehold Interest in 7 Dale Road, Herringthorpe

Decision Maker:

(Including Job Title)

Kevin Fisher, Assistant Director Property & Facilities Services

Details of Specific Committee 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 & 42 of the Council’s Financial Procurement Procedure Rules (Appendix 5 of the Council’s Constitution).

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.

Paragraph 42, delegates disposals and the negotiation of terms of disposals to the Council Property Officer

Decision:

That the Assistant Director for Property & Facilities Services approves the disposal of the freehold interest of 7 Dale Road, Herringthorpe to the current leaseholder under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967, in consultation with the Council’s Cabinet Member for Finance and Community Safety.

Reasons for the Decision:

The leaseholder has contacted the Council requesting to purchase the freehold title in the property

The Leasehold Reform Act Calculator was used to calculate the value of the freehold title. The leaseholder has agreed to pay the amount, and the councils legal and surveyors fees.

Where the decision is made under specific delegation from a decision-making body, the names of any member of the relevant body who has declared a conflict of interest in relation to the decision and name of the body granting the specific delegation and the date when it did so:

No Conflicts

Reports or parts of reports considered

Not Applicable

I certify that this is a true record of the decision in relation to….

That the Assistant Director for Property & Facilities Services approves the disposal of the freehold interest in 7 Dale Road, Herringthorpe in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Finance & Community Safety.

I confirm that in making this decision, due regard was given to the seven principles of public life.

Signed by the Decision Maker  

Dated: 12th September 2025

Name: Kevin Fisher                                         

Job Title: Assistant Director Property & Facilities Services

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