Decision details

Sublet of Lease of 15 Westfield Road by Bell and Colvill Ltd to HWM Works Limited

Decision Maker: Head of Asset Management

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:


The Council’s tenant, Bell and Colvill Ltd of the above property has requested that they be given licence to allow sub-letting.

The proposed 10 year sublease is to HWM Works Limited.
The Council cannot unreasonably withhold or delay consent for such sub-letting.

If you have any queries, then please contact Charles Wood who will be happy to provide further information.


Reasons for the decision:

In accordance with good estate management practice

Alternative options considered:

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

Source of Authority to take Decision:


Scheme of Delegation to Officers October 2024
Assistant Director – Assets and Property
Para. 3.8.5
In relation to premises leased or licensed to others:
e) to approve proposals for assignment, sub-letting or surrender of leases and for change of use;
In consultation with Portfolio Holder
JSD Finance where there are financial implications.
Portfolio Holder (Housing) for HRA non-commercial leases.
Relevant Assistant Director/JSD

Publication date: 07/01/2025

Date of decision: 07/01/2025