Decision details

On 26 March 2026, Cheltenham Borough Council received a nomination form to list Parklands Community Centre as an Asset of Community Value. The nomination was submitted by the Parklands Community Centre charity (charity number 1180046).

In line with our agreed process, on 22nd April 2026, the nomination form was considered by an assessment panel made up of the Head of Communities, Wellbeing and Partnerships, a representative from One Legal and myself who as Director of Planning and Building Control, has the authority to make the decision under the Councils Constitution, part 3E.3 and Appendix A.

A number of points were identified during the assessment, and this resulted in further engagement with the applicant who provided additional evidence together with points of clarification with One Legal.

Further to the additional information and clarifications being made, I am now in a position to make a decision.


Following consideration of the nomination form, and supporting evidence, my decision is that Parklands Community Centre be added to Cheltenham Borough Council’s list of Assets of Community Value.

The nominator has been kept informed of proceedings and will be informed of this decision.

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, Parklands Community Centre (charity number 1180046) 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 Parklands community centre 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 building and surrounding 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 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 Parklands Community Centre to be added to Cheltenham Borough Council’s list of Assets of Community Value.

None identified

The nominator supplied evidence that the community feel strongly that the asset should be retained as a community asset.

The Cabinet Member for Safety and Communities was updated on the assessment and this decision.