Decision details

The Council’s tenant, Peter Rabbit Nursery, has agreed to surrender their current lease at Sutherland Memorial Park.

The reason for the surrender of this lease, is so that the Council can then regrant a new licence to them, which will then allow the Council to grant a second licence over the same demise to Burpham Community Hub, when not used by the nursery. The reason this is necessary is that the Council cannot grant to leases over the same area, but can under licence agreements. Leases are only used where the tenant would have exclusive possession.

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To facilitate the use of the premises by two separate entities, being Peter Rabbit Nursery and Burpham Community Hub. It is necessary to surrender the lease to Peter Rabbit Nursery, so two licences can be granted over the same demise.

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

Council’s 15/5/2024 Constitution Part 3, Page 3-63 Para 4(e), Executive Head: Assets and Property in relation to the Council’s land and premises leased or licensed to others and in consultation with the appropriate lead councillor and relevant Joint Director:

To approve proposals for assignment, sub-letting or surrender of leases and for change of use