Decision details

Councillor Lunn, Lead Executive Member for Finance and Resources presented the report which outlined the current position regarding the site at Burn Airfield, Selby, currently occupied for agricultural use and the proposal to manage this going forward in line with the Council’s proposals for this site.

The Lead Executive Member for Finance and Resources explained that the former leaseholder had passed away and subsequently the lease had not been renewed. It was proposed to enter into a tenancy with the son of the previous tenant.

It was noted that this item had been deferred from a previous meeting to allow further discussions to take place regarding the insertion of break clause for the Council. The Head of Operational Services explained that further discussions had taken place with the agents acting on behalf of the Council however it had been advised that it would not be possible for the Council to insert a break clause as requested. The Executive were informed that the Council was able to give 12 months’ notice to the tenant at any time however costs would be associated with this.

The Executive also requested details of the other tenancies associated with the Burn airfield site.

RESOLVED:

To approve the terms of the proposed lease for the 47.25 acres of agricultural land in respect of which a new lease is required.

REASON FOR THE DECISION

·         To ensure an income stream is retained by the Council for the 47.25 acres of agricultural land.

·         To provide certainty that any lease agreed will ensure the Council is able to take back possession at a time approximately co-terminus with the Gliding Club of Burn Airfield to allow development of the Burn Airfield to progress.