Skip to content

Issue - meetings

Meeting: 31/08/2021 - Farms Estate Committee (Item 10)

Farm Relettings

(An Item to be considered by the Committee in accordance with the Cabinet Procedure Rules and Regulation 5 of the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) Meetings and Access to Information) (England) Regulations 2012, no representations having been received to such consideration taking place under Regulation 5(5) thereof.)

 

To interview shortlisted applicants for these vacant holdings (timetable and supporting documents circulated separately).

Decision:

(a)  Great Stone Farm, South Molton

 

RESOLVED

 

(i)            that the tenancy of Great Stone Farm, South Molton be offered to Mr AW as a progression tenancy on the subject to contract terms and conditions proposed and in the event that Mr AW does not take up the offer of tenancy the farm can be offered in the alternative to Mr IP as runner up;

 

(ii)          that Mr AW be required to surrender his tenancy of Little Stone Farm, South Molton with effect from 25 March 2022; and

 

(iii)         that Little Stone Farm, South Molton be advertised to let on the open market to new entrants as a starter farm for a term of seven years commencing 25 March 2022 and terminating 25 March 2029, subject to terms being agreed.

 

(b)  Higher Bradaford Farm, Virginstow

 

RESOLVED

 

(i)        that the tenancy of Higher Bradaford Farm, Virginstow be offered to Mr SB and Ms SP as a progression tenancy on the subject to contract terms and conditions proposed;

 

(ii)       that Mr SB and Ms SP be required to surrender their tenancy of Coppa Dolla Farm, Denbury with effect from 25 March 2022; and

 

(iii)      that Coppa Dolla Farm, Denbury be advertised to let on the open market to new entrants as a starter farm for a term of seven years commencing 25 March 2022 and terminating 25 March 2029, subject to terms being agreed.

 

(c)  Southacott Farm, Mariansleigh

 

RESOLVED

 

(i)        that the tenancy of Southacott Farm, Mariansleigh be offered to Mr NT as a progression tenancy on the subject to contract terms and conditions proposed;

 

(ii)       that Mr NT be required to surrender his tenancy of Ten Oaks Farm, Roborough with effect from 25 March 2022; and

 

(iii)      that Ten Oaks Farm, Roborough be advertised to let on the open market to new entrants as a starter farm for a term of seven years commencing 25 March 2022 and terminating 25 March 2029, subject to terms being agreed.

 

(d)  Higher Artiscombe Farm, Gulworthy

 

RESOLVED that Higher Artiscombe Farm, Gulworthy be advertised to let on the open market to new entrants as a starter farm for a term of seven years commencing 25 March 2022 and terminating 25 March 2029, subject to terms being agreed.

 

(e)  Topshayes Farm, Aylesbeare

 

RESOLVED

 

(i)        that the tenant’s proposed early surrender of Topshayes Farm, Aylesbeare be accepted;

 

(ii)       that Topshayes farm, Aylesbeare be advertised to let on the open market to new entrants as a starter farm for a term of up to seven and a half years commencing 1 October 2021 (or as soon as possible thereafter) and terminating 25 March 2029, subject to terms being agreed;

 

(iii)      that the 49.95 acres or thereabouts of land at Little Allercombe Farm, Rockbeare formerly farmed with Topshayes Farm, be offered to the tenant of New Ford Farm, Rockbeare on a seven and a half year Farm Business tenancy Agreement commencing 1 October 2021 and terminating 25 March 2029, subject to terms being agreed; and

 

(iv)      that the 26.74 acres  ...  view the full decision text for item 10

Minutes:

(An item taken under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 during which the press and public were excluded, no representations having been received to such consideration under Regulation 5(5) of the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Meetings and Access to Information) (England) Regulations 2012).

 

(a)  Great Stone Farm, South Molton

 

The Head of Digital Transformation and Business Support reported on the circumstances of this reletting.

 

The Committee then considered the rent for the holding and interviewed prospective tenants.

 

It was MOVED by Councillor Yabsley, SECONDED by Councillor Brook and

 

RESOLVED

 

(i)            that the tenancy of Great Stone Farm, South Molton be offered to Mr AW as a progression tenancy on the subject to contract terms and conditions proposed and in the event that Mr AW does not take up the offer of tenancy the farm can be offered in the alternative to Mr IP as runner up;

 

(ii)          that Mr AW be required to surrender his tenancy of Little Stone Farm, South Molton with effect from 25 March 2022; and

 

(iii)         that Little Stone Farm, South Molton be advertised to let on the open market to new entrants as a starter farm for a term of seven years commencing 25 March 2022 and terminating 25 March 2029, subject to terms being agreed.

 

(b)  Higher Bradaford Farm, Virginstow

 

The Head of Digital Transformation and Business Support reported on the circumstances of this reletting.

 

The Committee then considered the rent for the holding and interviewed prospective tenants.

 

It was MOVED by Councillor Brook, SECONDED by Councillor Yabsley and

 

RESOLVED

 

(i)        that the tenancy of Higher Bradaford Farm, Virginstow be offered to Mr SB and Ms SP as a progression tenancy on the subject to contract terms and conditions proposed;

 

(ii)       that Mr SB and Ms SP be required to surrender their tenancy of Coppa Dolla Farm, Denbury with effect from 25 March 2022; and

 

(iii)      that Coppa Dolla Farm, Denbury be advertised to let on the open market to new entrants as a starter farm for a term of seven years commencing 25 March 2022 and terminating 25 March 2029, subject to terms being agreed.

 

(c)  Southacott Farm, Mariansleigh

 

The Head of Digital Transformation and Business Support reported on the circumstances of this reletting.

 

The Committee then considered the rent for the holding and interviewed prospective tenants.

 

It was MOVED by Councillor Brook, SECONDED by Councillor Yabsley and

 

RESOLVED

 

(i)        that the tenancy of Southacott Farm, Mariansleigh be offered to Mr NT as a progression tenancy on the subject to contract terms and conditions proposed;

 

(ii)       that Mr NT be required to surrender his tenancy of Ten Oaks Farm, Roborough with effect from 25 March 2022; and

 

(iii)      that Ten Oaks Farm, Roborough be advertised to let on the open market to new entrants as a starter farm for a term of seven years commencing 25 March 2022 and terminating 25 March 2029, subject to terms being agreed.

 

(d)  Higher Artiscombe Farm, Gulworthy

 

The Head of Digital Transformation and Business Support  ...  view the full minutes text for item 10


Meeting: 21/12/2020 - Farms Estate Committee (Item 150)

Farm Re-letting: Southcott Farm, Okehampton, Middle Winsham Farm, Braunton, Lomans Farm, Broadhempston and Buckridge Farm, Denbury

(An Item to be considered by the Committee in accordance with the Cabinet Procedure Rules and Regulation 5 of the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) Meetings and Access to Information) (England) Regulations 2012, no representations having been received to such consideration taking place under Regulation 5(5) thereof.)

 

To interview shortlisted applicants for these vacant holdings (timetable and supporting documents circulated separately).

Minutes:

(An item taken under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 during which the press and public were excluded, no representations having been received to such consideration under Regulation 5(5) of the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Meetings and Access to Information) (England) Regulations 2012).

 

(a)  Buckridge Farm, Denbury

 

The Head of Digital Transformation and Business Support reported on the circumstances of this reletting.

 

The Committee then considered the rent for the holding and interviewed prospective tenants.

 

It was MOVED by Councillor Brook, SECONDED by Councillor Edgell and

 

RESOLVED that the tenancy of Buckridge Farm, Denbury be offered to Mr WF on the subject to contract terms and conditions proposed and in the event that Mr WF does not take up the offer of tenancy the farm offered in the alternative to Mr BF as first runner up or Mr AH as second runner up.

 

(b)  Lomans Farm, Broadhempston

 

The Head of Digital Transformation and Business Support reported on the circumstances of this reletting.

 

The Committee then considered the rent for the holding and interviewed prospective tenants.

 

It was MOVED by Councillor Brook, SECONDED by Councillor Chugg and

 

RESOLVED that the tenancy of Lomans Farm, Broadhempston be offered to Mr BF on the subject to contract terms and conditions proposed and in the event that Mr BF does not take up the offer of tenancy the farm be offered in the alternative to Mr AH as runner up.

 

(c)  Southcott Farm, Okehampton

 

The Head of Digital Transformation and Business Support reported on the circumstances of this reletting.

 

The Committee then considered the rent for the holding and interviewed prospective tenants.

 

It was MOVED by Councillor Edgell, SECONDED by Councillor Brook and

 

RESOLVED that the tenancy of Southcott Farm, Okehampton be offered to Mr TF on the subject to contract terms and conditions proposed.

 

 

(d)  Middle Winsham Farm, Braunton

 

The Head of Digital Transformation and Business Support reported on the circumstances of this reletting.

 

The Committee then considered the rent for the holding and interviewed prospective tenants.

 

It was MOVED by Councillor Edgell, SECONDED by Councillor Brook and

 

RESOLVED

 

(i)    that the tenancy of part Middle Winsham Farm, Braunton comprising the house, buildings and 100 acres or thereabouts of land be offered to Mr CH for an initial term of two years commencing 25 March 2021 and expiring 25 March 2023 subject to terms being agreed.

 

(ii)   that the 123 acres or thereabouts of bare land forming part Middle Winsham Farm, Braunton be offered temporarily to the current tenant Mr AS or the tenant of Prixford Barton Farm, Marwood for a term of two years commencing 25 March 2021 and expiring 25 March 2023 subject to terms being agreed.

 

(iii)  that at 25 March 2023 Middle Winsham Farm, Braunton comprising the house, buildings and 223 acres or thereabouts of land be offered to Mr CH on a Farm Business Tenancy for a term of five years expiring at 25 March 2028, subject to terms being agreed.

 

(iv)  In the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 150


Meeting: 10/08/2020 - Farms Estate Committee (Item 129)

Farm Re-letting: Bulleigh Elms Farm, Ipplepen

(An Item to be considered by the Committee in accordance with the Cabinet Procedure Rules and Regulation 5 of the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) Meetings and Access to Information) (England) Regulations 2012, no representations having been received to such consideration taking place under Regulation 5(5) thereof.)

 

To interview shortlisted applicants for this vacant holding (timetable and supporting documents circulated separately).

Minutes:

(An item taken under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 during which the press and public were excluded, no representations having been received to such consideration under Regulation 5(5) of the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Meetings and Access to Information) (England) Regulations 2012).

 

The Head of Digital Transformation and Business Support reported on the circumstances of this reletting.

 

The Committee then considered the rent for the holding and interviewed prospective tenants.

  

It was MOVED by Councillor Brook, SECONDED by Councillor Chugg and

 

RESOLVED that the tenancy of Bulleigh Elms Farm, Ipplepen be offered to Mr TB on the subject to contract terms and conditions proposed and in the event that Mr TB does not take up the offer of tenancy the farm be offered in the alternative to Mr SB as runner up.

 

 



Top