Decision

The Strategic Director of Resources has decided to authorize the commercial letting of property at 160 Tooley Street.

Analysis

outcome: The Director of Planning and Growth is authorized to proceed with the grant of a new lease for part of the ground floor of the property.

summary: The decision involves the commercial letting of property at 160 Tooley Street.

topline: The Strategic Director of Resources has decided to authorize the commercial letting of property at 160 Tooley Street.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves the use of public property for commercial purposes, which could impact local stakeholders and raise concerns about privatization of public assets.

affected_stakeholders: ["Director of Planning and Growth", "Assistant Director of Property", "Local residents", "Businesses in the area"]

contentiousness_score: 6

political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.

URL: https://moderngov.southwark.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=8595

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Resources

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: Commercial letting of property

Content: Commercial letting of property 1.  That the Director of Planning and Growth, advised by and in consultation with the Assistant Director of Property, be authorised to proceed with the grant of a new lease for part of the ground floor of 160 Tooley Street, in accordance with the recommendations set out in this report.   2.  That the circumstances leading to the proposed letting, together with the due diligence undertaken by officers and their advisers, be noted.   3.  That authority be delegated to the Director of Planning and Growth, in consultation with the Assistant Director of Property, to complete and enter into a new lease on terms substantially in accordance with those set out in the report.

Date of Decision: July 23, 2026