(a) Dungeons Farm, Cullompton
RESOLVED
(i) that the tenancy of Dungeons Farm, Cullompton be offered to Mr DM on the subject to contract terms and conditions proposed.
(ii) that the tenant of Perriton Barton Farm, Whimple be required to surrender his tenancy of the holding and the County Council accept the short notice of surrender.
(iii) That Perriton Barton Farm, Whimple be advertised to let on the open market to new entrants as a starter farm for a term of seven years commencing 25 March 2024 and terminating 25 March 2031, subject to terms being agreed.
(b) Markhams Farm, Ide
RESOLVED
(i) that the tenancy of Markhams Farm, Ide be offered to Mr OJ on the subject to contract terms and conditions proposed.
(ii) that the tenant of Middle Yeo Farm, Down St Mary be required to surrender his tenancy of the holding and the County Council accept the short notice of surrender.
(iii) that Middle Yeo Farm, Down St Mary be advertised to let on the open market to new entrants as a starter farm for a term of seven years commencing 25 March 2024 and terminating 25 March 2031, subject to terms being agreed
RESOLVED that the tenancy of Lower Parks Farm, Crediton be offered to Mr SH on the subject to contract terms and conditions proposed and in the event that Mr SH does not take up the offer of tenancy the farm can be offered in the alternative to Mr NR as runner up.
(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) Lower Northchurch Farm, Yarnscombe
RESOLVED that the tenancy of Lower Northchurch Farm, Yarnscombe be offered to Mr AG on the subject to contract terms and conditions proposed.
(b) Lower Parks Farm, Crediton
RESOLVED that further interviews of additional potentially suitable prospective tenants be conducted as soon as practically possible to ensure the best possible tenant is selected.
(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) Little Stone Farm, South Molton
RESOLVED that the tenancy of Little Stone Farm, South Molton be offered to Mr AJW on the subject to contract terms and conditions proposed and in the event that Mr AJW does not take up the offer of tenancy the farm can be offered in the alternative to Mr JT as runner up.
(b) Hurlditch Farm, Lamerton
RESOLVED that the tenancy of Hurlditch Farm, Lamerton be offered to Mr WP on the subject to contract terms and conditions proposed and in the event that Mr WP does not take up the offer of tenancy the farm can be offered in the alternative to Mr GWE as runner up.
(c) Endfield Farm, Sandford
RESOLVED that the tenancy of Endfield Farm, Sandford be offered to Mr PB on the subject to contract terms and conditions proposed and in the event that Mr PB does not take up the offer of tenancy the farm can be offered in the alternative to Mr BF as runner up.
RESOLVED that:
(i) the tenancy of Great Blakewell Farm, Chittlehampton be offered to Mrs JRW and Mr ML as a progression tenancy on the subject to contract terms and conditions proposed and in the event that Mrs JRW and Mr ML do not take up the offer of tenancy the farm can be offered in the alternative to Mr OJ as runner up;
(ii) Mrs JRW be required to surrender her tenancy of Little Stone Farm, South Molton with effect from 25 March 2023; and
(iii) 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 2023 and terminating 25 March 2030, subject to terms being agreed.
(a) Coppa Dolla Farm, Denbury
RESOLVED that the tenancy of Coppa Dolla Farm, Denbury be offered to Mr JI on the subject to contract terms and conditions proposed and in the event that Mr JI does not take up the offer of tenancy the farm can be offered in the alternative to Mr AH as runner up.
(b) Nunford Farm, Colyton
RESOLVED that the tenancy of Nunford Farm, Colyton be offered to Mr ST on the subject to contract terms and conditions proposed.
(a) Thorndon Farm, Broadwoodwidger
RESOLVED that the tenancy of Thorndon Farm, Broadwoodwidger be offered to Mr CF on the subject to contract terms and conditions proposed and in the event that Mr CF does not take up the offer of tenancy the farm can be offered in the alternative to Mr SE as runner up.
(b) Ten Oaks Farm, Roborough
RESOLVED that the tenancy of Ten Oaks Farm, Roborough be offered to Mr DF on the subject to contract terms and conditions proposed.
(c) Perriton Barton Farm, Whimple
RESOLVED that the tenancy of Perriton Barton Farm, Whimple be offered to Mr DM on the subject to contract terms and conditions proposed.
(a) Higher Artiscombe Farm, Gulworthy
RESOLVED that the tenancy of Higher Artiscombe Farm, Gulworthy be offered to Mr JW on the subject to contract terms and conditions proposed and in the event that Mr JW does not take up the offer of tenancy the farm can be offered in the alternative to Mr SE as runner up.
(b) Little Stone Farm, South Molton
RESOLVED that the tenancy of Little Stone Farm, South Molton be offered to Mrs JRW on the subject to contract terms and conditions proposed and in the event that Mrs JRW does not take up the offer of tenancy the farm can be offered in the alternative to Mr CF as runner up.
(a) Topshayes Farm, Aylesbeare
RESOLVED
(i) that the tenancy of Topshayes Farm, Aylesbeare be offered to Mr IP as a progression tenancy on the subject to contract terms and conditions proposed;
(ii) that the 26.74 acres or thereabouts of land at Thorne Farm, Ottery St Mary be offered to Mr IP for an initial term of up to three and a half years and on a Farm Business Tenancy Agreement commencing 1 October 2021 and terminating 25 March 2025, subject to terms being agreed;
(iii) that Mr IP be required to surrender his tenancy of Thorndon Farm, Broadwoodwidger with effect from 25 March 2022; and
(iv) that Thorndon Farm, Broadwoodwidger 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 Artiscombe Farm, Gulworthy
No internal applications for Higher Artiscombe Farm having been received, Members discussed advertising the farm on the open market as a new entrant opportunity in the alternative.
RESOLVED hat 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.