Notification to sell an asset
What happens when an owner wants to sell an asset and details of current notifications to sell and assets which have been sold.
If you own land or a building that is listed as an asset of community value, you must tell us before you can sell or dispose of it. This will then trigger a moratorium on any sale when a community group may bid to purchase the asset.
Sell an asset
If wish to sell an asset of community value you must notify us in writing.
Email: planningpolicy@uttlesford.gov.uk
Post: Planning Policy, Uttlesford District Council, London Road, Saffron Walden CB11 4ER
You need to include:
- details of the property
- details of ownership
- your full contact details
After you have notified us
We will confirm that we have received your notification and let you know the dates of the moratorium periods.
We will also:
- notify the relevant parish or town council or community organisation to see if they wish to consider purchasing the asset
- update the list of assets of community value to show that we have received a notification to sell, and the dates of the moratorium periods and protected period
Moratorium periods
Interim moratorium period
The 6 week period from when we receive a notification to sell. Any eligible community interest groups can express an interest in being considered as a potential bidder.
Full moratorium period
If an eligible community interest group expresses an interest in bidding on an asset, a full moratorium will be triggered. This means that the asset cannot be sold for a 6 month period. The full moratorium period starts from when we accept the notice of intent to dispose of an asset by the owner.
Protected period
At the end of the moratorium period the owner can sell the asset on the open market. They do not have to sell the asset to a community interest group. No further moratorium can be applied for an 18 month protected period.
Express an interest to bid
If you are an eligible community interest group you must notify us of your intention to bid on an asset that is being sold. You must do this within the 6 week interim moratorium period.
Email: planningpolicy@uttlesford.gov.uk
Post: Planning Policy, Uttlesford District Council, London Road, Saffron Walden CB11 4ER
You need to include:
- details of the property
- details of your group
- your full contact details
After you have notified us
This will trigger the full 6 month moratorium period during which the owner cannot sell the asset, except to a community interest group.
Notifications to sell and assets sold
Current notifications to sell an asset of community value
Parish | Asset address | Comments |
|---|---|---|
High Roding | The Allotment Gardens, The Street, High Roding CM6 1YH Reference: UTT/23/1183/ACV | Notification of intention of disposal by way of transfer of freehold 13/11/2024 Acknowledgement of notification 21/11/2024 Interim moratorium starts 22/11/2024 Interim moratorium period ends 3/01/2025 Full moratorium ends 30/05/2025 |
| Saffron Walden | Saffron Walden Golf Club, Windmill Hill Saffron Walden CB10 1BX Reference: UTT/23/0483/ACV | Notification of intention of disposal by way of grant of new lease 8/08/2024 Acknowledgement of notification 5/09/2024 Interim moratorium starts 5/09/2024 Interim moratorium period ends 17/10/2024 Notification from Teeslaw Solicitors, completion and commencement of new lease 29/112024 |
| Littlebury | The Queens Head PH, 3 High Street, Littlebury CB11 4TD Reference: UTT/19/2947/ACV | Notification to sell received 15/05/2024 Community group valid request to be treated as bidder received 12 /06/2024 Initial moratorium period ends 25/06/2024 Full moratorium ends 15/11/2024 Protected period ends 15/11/2025 |
Previous notifications to sell an asset
Parish | Asset address | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Hadstock | The Kings Head PH, Linton Road | Notification to sell received 17/09/19 Initial moratorium period ends 29/10/19. Full moratorium period ends 17/03/20. Protected period ends 17/03/21 No community group requested to be treated as bidder Asset now within protected period within which owner may sell on the open market and no further moratoria may apply |
| Saffron Walden | The Gate Inn | Owner's intention to sell email received 15/04/2020 Interim moratorium ends 27/05/2020 Full moratorium ends 15/10/2020 Protected period ends 15/10/2021 |
Takeley | The Green man, The Street, Takeley, Bishops Stortford, CM22 6QU | Notification to sell received 25/06/2020 Initial moratorium period ends 06/08/2020 Full moratorium period ends 25/12/2020 Protected period ends 25/12/2021 |
Takeley | The Post Office Stores, Mole Hill Green, CM22 6PQ | Notification to sell received 19/10/2017 Initial moratorium period ended 30/11/2017. Full Moratorium period ends 19/04/2018. Protected period ends 19/04/2019 No community group requested to be treated as bidder Asset now within protected period within which owner may sell on the open market and no further moratoria may apply |
Assets sold
| Parish | Asset address | Comments |
|---|---|---|
Elmdon | The Elmdon Dial, Heydon Lane | Removed from the asset register following a relevant disposal in the protected period. |
Great Hallingbury | Sir John Houblon PH, Bedlars Green (also known as the Hop Poles PH) | Removed from the asset register following decision not to re nominate. |
Hadstock | The Kings Head PH Linton Road | Removed from the asset register following a relevant disposal in the protected period. |
Saffron Walden | The Police Station, East Street | Removed from the asset register following a relevant disposal in the protected period. |
Saffron Walden | The Railway Arms, Station Road | Removed from the asset register following a relevant disposal in the protected period. |
Thaxted | Clarence House | Removed from the asset register following a relevant disposal in the protected period. |
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