Tesco - Where are we going

Ok - It's only my opinion - but this is Tesco's aspiration for Pennine Pets.





But where could they put the Petrol Station?

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If Tesco were secretly negotiating with the Council to aquire the park, what procedures would have to be followed.

Have a look at this:-

Dear Bolton Borough Council,

This is a request made under the Freedom of Information Act. As
usual, it is precisely worded.

It relates to the disposal by sale of land owned by Bolton Council
currently designated or used as a Park or as a Play Area.

Could you please inform me of the procedures and processes that
would have to be followed where an area of land owed by Bolton
Council and currently designated or used as a Park or a Play Area
could be disposed of by sale.

Would such procedures and processes include a requirement for
effective consultation with residents and others whose amenity
might be affected by such a disposal.?

Yours faithfully,

Paul Richardson

Reply

Dear Mr. Richardson ,

Request for information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000

In response to your request for information we have contacted the relevant
department and Bolton Council are happy to supply the following
information.

Land which is designated as a park or play area would not be available for
disposal on the open market unless declared surplus to requirements by the
Council's Environmental Services department, who have responsibility for
the day to day management of such areas.

If such an area was declared surplus to requirements, then the land could
be available for disposal. In such circumstances, the Council has to
comply with the requirements of the Local Government Act 1972 regarding
open spaces and where necessary advertise the proposed sale in a local
paper. The comments made following the advert must then be considered by
the Council when a decision is made about disposal. Ward Members are also
consulted with regard to such a disposal.

A change of use requiring planning permission would also be subject to the
usual planning process and local consultation made at that time.

If there is a restriction on the title which requires the land to be used
in a certain way and this use is thought to no longer be relevant because,
for example, of changes in the neighbouring areas then an application
could be made to the Upper Tribunal (Lands Tribunal) to be released from
the covenant. Members of the public could make representations to the
Tribunal.

A disposal of an area of park land for a use in connection with
recreational purposes may also require an advert to be placed in
accordance with the Local Government Act 1972.

Should you have any queries regarding this, please contact me.

Regards,



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