Decision details

Revision in rent of the Lease dated 1st September 1998 of 18 Westfield Road, Slyfield Industrial Estate, Guildford leased to CEMEX UK Operations

Decision Maker: Assistant Director: Assets and Property

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

To approve the reviewed rent of the above property leased to CEMEX UK Operations.

In accordance with the second schedule of the lease, the annual passing rent of £76,230 has been reviewed as at 1st September 2023 and it is proposed to increase it to £92,750pa.

The rent review is based on a cleared site for the permitted use in the lease. After a period of negotiation, the tenant has offered to settle at a figure which our consultant has confirmed is in line with the available market evidence and takes into account the relevant factors.

A memorandum will be endorsed on the lease recording this review.

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

Reasons for the decision:

To conclude the rent review in accordance with good estate management practice.

Alternative options considered:

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

Source of Authority to take Decision:

Council’s 31/1/2024 Constitution Part 3, Page 3-63 Para 4(a).

Publication date: 05/04/2024

Date of decision: 05/04/2024