Decision details

To seek approval to the acquisition of open space land contained within Title Number LL258383 at Garden Close, Grantham, NG31 9EF.

That the Leader of the Council (and Cabinet Member for Finance and Economic Development) approves the acquisition of open space land at Garden Close, Grantham, NG31 9EF contained within Title Number LL2583832.

The recommendation is in line with the Council’s legal and contractual obligations in this matter and the land is already maintained by the Council.

The developer of the Garden Close (off Beacon Lane) development in Grantham, was obliged, under a Section 106 Agreement dated 12^th November 2013 to transfer 2200m2, in a position to be agreed with the Council, as formal public open space.

The land in question, was developed by Yelcon Homes.

The development was completed in 2019 and the land in question was used for the creation of a LEAP (Local Equipped Area for Play). The equipment was purchased and installed by the developer. 

Since completion, the land and equipment have been maintained by the developer who is now very keen to have the adoption process completed. 

The Section 106 Agreement contained provision for the developer to pay a commuted sum of £38,500 for future maintenance of the land.