Issue details

Decision type: Non-key - Low

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 15/09/2022

This decision will be taken under urgency procedures.

Reason for urgency:
NDC property team were in the process of preparing to strip out the property when two potential tenants came forward for the unit. Both tenants wanted access to trade before Christmas. Terms have now been agreed with one retailer to take the whole of the ground floor with the intention of getting the unit ready for the retailer to fit out and trade before Christmas.

Without working towards this date and the potential letting, there is a risk to the Council that this unit will remain vacant indefinitely. The void costs to the Council from not having the unit let are currently £60,000 pa.

Decision due: 14 Sep 2022 by Director of Resources/Deputy Chief Executive

Contact: Jon Triggs, Director of Resources and Deputy Chief Executive Email: jon.triggs@northdevon.gov.uk.