Decision details

Date of Decision:

15/05/2024

Title:

Doncaster Gate Substation, Rotherham

Decision Maker:

(Including Job Title)

Kevin Fisher, Assistant Director Property and Facilities Services

Details of Specific Cabinet Delegation

or Delegation contained in the relevant Sub-Scheme of Delegation.

Decision taken under the powers granted to the property officer under section 29.12 of the Council’s Financial Procurement Procedure Rules.

Paragraph 29.12.1 states where the estimated disposal value is less than £100,000 the Property

Officer, having taken financial and legal advice, may arrange for the disposal of land or property.

Decision:

That the Property Officer approves the disposal by agreement of the land identified at Doncaster Gate, in consultation with the Council’s Section 151 Officer and the Cabinet Member for Transport, Jobs and the Local Economy.

Reasons for the Decision:

Northern PowerGrid is the tenant of Doncaster Gate substation. The District Valuer has completed a valuation and approval is sought to dispose of the asset to Northern PowerGrid at the valuation of £25,500

Details of alternative options considered and rejected:

Option 1 (Preferred Option) - That the sale is agreed so that Northern PowerGrid can purchase the substation at £25,500, which has been determined independently by the District Valuer

Option 2 – That the sale is not agreed – We sell on open market via auction. The sale would have to be subject to the existing lease to Northern PowerGrid.

Option 3 - Do Nothing - Northern PowerGrid remain paying rent of £672 per annum to the council, and we do not receive a capital receipt

Conflicts of interest declared by any Cabinet Member consulted by the decision maker which relates to the decision:

No conflicts of interest declared.

Dispensations Granted:

(If any)

Not Applicable

Reports or parts of reports considered