Decision details

The nomination was assessed against the following set criteria:

A. Is the nominating organisation eligible?
B. Can the nominating organisation demonstrate a local connection to the asset?
C. Does the nomination include the information requested on the nomination form?
D. If the asset is outside one of the categories of exempt assets, as set out in schedule 1 of the regulations?
E. Is there evidence of the use being described in the nomination, and that this is the main and non-ancillary use of the land or premises, or this has been its use within the last 5 years?
F. Does this use further the social wellbeing and social interests of the local community?
G. Could the asset realistically continue to be used for this, or another qualifying community purpose (or could this be achieved within the next five years)?
H. Is there any evidence that the local community feel strongly that the asset should be retained as a community asset?

I confirm that in my opinion, Leckhampton with Warden Hill Parish Council satisfies the criteria set out in Section 89 of the Localism Act 2011 and Regulations 4 and 5 of the Assets of Community Value (England) Regulations 2012 to act as nominator.

I am also satisfied that the Lotts Meadow meets the criteria set out under Section 88 of the Localism Act 2011 in that it furthers the social wellbeing and social interests of the local community. The nominator has supplied evidence that the land is well used by local residents for a variety of recreational purposes and that these activities contribute to the wellbeing of the community.

There is evidence this use has been ongoing for at least 5 years and there is no reason to assume that this will not continue in the future if the land remains accessible to the public.

I am also satisfied that the land does not fall within any of the exemptions set out in Schedule 1 of the Assets of Community Value (England) Regulations 2012.

I am therefore arranging for the site known as Lotts Meadow to be added to Cheltenham Borough Council’s list of Assets of Community Value.

None identified.

The nominator has sourced local opinion about the site via social media and has included a summary document of comments made.
“As of today, the Parish Council has received 383 emails/letter from residents supporting the need for the community to own this land so it is protected forever. There is a concern that if anyone other than the community purchase the land, it will be sat on in the hope that planning law changes in the future and also restrictions may be imposed”
The Cabinet Member for Safety and Communities was updated on the assessment and this decision.