Decision
Analysis
outcome: The Interim Director of Environment & Property approved the settlement to avoid court costs and potential loss of capital receipt for the land.
summary: The decision involves approving a settlement for a land dispute to avoid court costs and potential loss of capital receipt for the land.
topline: The Director of Environment & Property has decided to approve a settlement for a land dispute to avoid court costs and potential loss of capital receipt for the land.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves a decision on land ownership and potential financial implications for the Council.
affected_stakeholders: ["Council", "Landowners"]
contentiousness_score: 6
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://preston.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1321
Decision Maker: Director of Environment & Property
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: Yes
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose: This report advises the Interim Director of Environment and Property on the proposed Freehold sale of land (part of Title Number: LA688703) adjacent to Greenacres, Fulwood.
Content: Decision Taken - That the Interim Director of Environment & Property approved the decision at 2.1 and 2.2 of the report. Reasons for Decision –The agreed settlement represents value for money for the subject land and Court costs are avoided; and Alternative Options Considered and Rejected – The Council could seek to retain the freeholds and defend the Adverse Possession claim. This option was rejected as it would lead to court costs for the Council and the potential loss of capital receipt for the land. The Council could agree to the Adverse Possession claim and not defend its legal ownership. This option was rejected as the Capital Receipt agreed would be lost.
Date of Decision: July 23, 2025