Decision details

To align the issues relating to the future of Pierremont Hall and to propose the investigation of the disposal of the Hall and the associated buildings.

Cabinet agreed the following:

1.  To take Pierremont Hall and properties, shown on Annex 1 (to the Cabinet report), through the asset disposal process;

2.  That following agreement from Cabinet, to continue to progress through the asset disposal process; negotiations with the Town Council as part of their Community Right to Bid, following the timeframe and process documented in the Localism Act 2011;

3.  That should the town council decide not to proceed within the timescales imposed under the Act then cabinet will be asked to consider progressing to a freehold sale on the open market.

Pierremont Hall and associated properties are considered surplus to Thanet District Council’s requirements.

To procure the capital sum required to replace heating and wiring but there is no allowance in the medium term financial plan, and the asset(s) are not considered a key estate for TDC.