This meeting will consider whether to approve the sale of 9 Smallholdings, Clockhouse Lane, Ashford. Councillor Bramhall will also be asked to formally declare that the property is surplus to the Council’s operational requirements.

9 Smallholdings, Clockhouse Lane, Ashford

The freehold of 9 Smallholdings, Clockhouse Lane, Ashford, was transferred by Surrey County Council to Halsey Garton Residential Ltd in July 2021 under a 40-year lease. The Council is now being asked to approve the surrender of this lease, and the sale of the freehold.

The property was openly marketed by Curchods on a freehold and vacant possession basis.

In considering offers, the ability to unconditionally proceed will be a material factor.

The report notes that the property has an Energy Performance Certificate rating of D, and is in Council Tax Band E. The report also notes that an asbestos survey has identified asbestos risks in the property.

An asbestos risk has been found in the following areas: External shed - Cement roof, External shed - Cement wall, External shed Cement panels, Main house – Single storey section Cement roof and Main house – Lean to Floor tiles.

The property is served by a communal sewage plant

The communal sewage plant including the main tank and bio filter are serviced by Surrey County Council at a current annual cost per household of £300 for clearing plus water and electricity.