URL: https://democracy.chorley.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=15484

Decision Maker: Executive Member (Economic Development and Public Service Reform)

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose:

Content: That the Property should be added to the Council’s list of Assets of Community Value.   Reasons for recommendations 1.      Local authorities are required to maintain a list of Assets of Community Value pursuant to Part 5 of the Localism Act 2011 (“the Act”). 2.      Under section 88 of the Act, an asset of community value means buildings or land where, in the opinion of the authority, the current use or use in recent past furthers the social wellbeing or social interests of the local community and it is realistic to think that there can continue to be use of the buildings or land which will further the social wellbeing or social interests of the local community within the next five years.The Property is located within the Council’s boundary. 3.      The nominating body is a charity, being a community interest group with a local connection and therefore is a qualifying body within regulation 5(1) of the Assets of Community Value (England) Regulations 2012 (“the Regulations”). 4.      The Property is not within the categories excluded from listing within the Regulations and a place of worship can qualify as an asset of community value. 5.      It is reasonable to conclude that the evidence submitted sufficiently demonstrates that the Property is used or has recently been used in a manner which furthers social wellbeing or social interests of the local community and it is realistic to think it could continue to do so within the next five years.   Other options considered and rejected Not to add the Property to the Council’s list of Assets of Community Value.

Date of Decision: September 17, 2026