Decision details

The Council’s tenant D.S. Johnston Properties Limited (previously known as Bowden & Highett Limited) of the above property has requested that they be given a licence to allow the assignment of their lease expiring 25/5/2070.
The proposed assignee is Rangers of Guildford Limited who already occupy part of the site under the terms of a sublease dated 10th May 2019.
The lease does not permit the Council to unreasonably withhold or delay consent.

In accordance with good estate management practice.

The decision meets the policy requirements for the Council and there were no alternative options available. The Council is not able to unreasonably withhold consent to the assignment

Scheme of Delegation to Officers January 2025
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.

Scheme of Authorisation para 3.8.5 to the Head of Asset Management. e) to approve proposals for assignment,
sub-letting or surrender of leases and for
change of use;