Decision

That the outcome of
the officer assessment be noted and it be confirmed that the
nomination to list The Monastery, Paignton as an Asset of Community
Value does not meet the statutory criteria under the Localism Act
2011 and is therefore refused.

Reasons for the decision

To ensure compliance
with the Council’s Asset of Community Value Policy and uphold
transparency in line with the Localism Act 2011 and Asset of
Community Value (England) Regulations 2012.

Alternative options considered

The options were:
 
Refuse the
nomination:
 
The Monastery ceased
community use in 2017 over eight years ago.  This period exceeded what could reasonably be
considered “recent” for a vacant building, particularly
one that had not been maintained or used for any community purpose
since closure.
 
On this basis, the
statutory test under section 88(2) was not met.
 
Accept the
nomination:
 
This option was not
recommended, as the nomination failed to meet the statutory
criteria.
 
Should circumstances
change and the property be brought back into community use in the
future, a fresh nomination could be submitted at that time.
 Accordingly, officers advise against
acceptance of the nomination.