1. PURPOSE OF THE REPORT
1.1 To present a policy and process for any requests to transfer of title of Huntingdonshire District Council (HDC) owned public open space to another community organisation including but not limited to Town and Parish Councils.
1.2 This report and its recommendations do not cover the disposal/sale of surplus land for other purposes as this is covered by the existing policies that take account of the commercial considerations in such cases:
HDC’s Disposal of Small Land Parcels and Disposal Policy (Appendix D)
HDC’s Acquisitions of Land and Buildings Policy (Appendix E)
1.3 This report does not amend or change any of the requirements of the HDC’s constitution and the delegations set out within it, which must be applied as appropriate to any proposal under consideration.
1.4 This report applies to public open spaces larger than 0.25 acres already owned by HDC.
1.5 Areas of play on public open spaces of more than 0.25 acres will be considered under this policy.
1.6 This report does not set out policy regarding the creation and ownership of public open space created by new developments as this is determined through the planning development process.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 12/10/2023
Decision due: 2 Nov 2023 by Overview and Scrutiny Panel (Environment, Communities and Partnerships)
Decision due: 14 Nov 2023 by Cabinet
Lead member: Executive Councillor for Open Spaces, Waste and Street Scene
Contact: Neil Sloper, Head of Policy, Performance & Emergency Planning Email: Neil.Sloper@huntingdonshire.gov.uk.
Relevant Portfolio Holder (Cllr): S Taylor
Relevant Overview and Scrutiny Committee: Environment, Communities and Partnerships