Decision details

Right to Buy 74 Gosden Hill Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU4 7JD

Decision Maker: Joint Assistant Director: Housing Services

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

The tenants of the property have confirmed that they wish to proceed with the purchase of the property in accordance with the right to buy legislation and at the purchase price set out in the offer notice dated 20 November 2024.

Reasons for the decision:

The Council has a statutory obligation to sell the property under the right to buy legislation.


Alternative options considered:

None

Source of Authority to take Decision:

Council’s Constitution 24 July 2024

Paragraph 2.3.4

To dispose of land and buildings, whether leasehold, freehold or shared ownership held in the Housing Revenue Account: (1) up to 0.2 hectares in area or; (2) where the council is statutorily obliged to dispose in accordance with relevant legislation, (including if a Key Decision)

Paragraph 3.1.9

To take any action in respect of Right to Buy under the Housing Act 1985 including the disposal of properties under the Right to Buy.

There is no limitation on value as this is a statutory function as set out in 2.3.4 above

Publication date: 22/11/2024

Date of decision: 22/11/2024