URL: https://modgov.hillingdon.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=3425

Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose:

Content: RESOLVED:   That:   1)    following the service tenancy coming to an end in August 2025, the property known as Mad Bess Wood Cottage, Harefield, UB9 6LZ, as shown edged red on Appendix A, be declared surplus to requirements;   2)    the disposal and the sale of the freehold interest of Mad Bess Wood Cottage on the open market on the terms and conditions as set out this report, be agreed;   3)    all other necessary decisions regarding the disposal and the sale be delegated to the Corporate Director of Residents Services, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Corporate Services and Property.   Reasons for decisions   The Cabinet Member for Corporate Services & Property introduced the report and recommendations, which Cabinet agreed, to dispose and sell Mad Bess Wood Cottage, a charming three-bedroom detached house located approximately two miles from Ruislip High Street, on the open market.   Alternative options considered and rejected   Cabinet considered alternative leasing and development options but considered these not viable.   Relevant Select Committee Corporate Resources & Infrastructure Expiry date for any scrutiny call-in / date decision can be implemented (if no call-in) Cabinet’s decisions on this matter can be called in by a majority of the select committee by 5pm, Friday 28 November 2025. If not called-in by then, Cabinet’s decisions can then be implemented. Officer(s) to action Tom Prevezer Directorate Residents Services Classification Private - Whilst the Cabinet's decisions above are always made public, the officer report relating to this matter is not because it was considered in the private part of the meeting and contained information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the Authority holding that information) and the public interest in withholding the information outweighed the public interest in disclosing it in accordance with Section 100(A) and paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12 (A) to the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended).  

Date of Decision: November 20, 2025