Land disposal in local authority hands
Series: ODPM News Release ; (0160) 4 August 2003 (2)Publication details: 2003Subject(s): Summary: The new General Disposal Consent 2003, which came into effect with the publication of ODPM Circular 06/2003, will give local authorities greater freedom to exercise discretion in the disposal of their land. In certain circumstances local authorities will be able to sell off land for less than its market value without having to obtain the Secretary of State's permission. ODPM Circular 06/2003 provides guidance to local authorities on their disposal powers under the Local Government Act 1972 s123 and s127 and is available at www.odpm.gov.uk/stellent/groups/odpm_planning/documents/page/odpm_plan_023358.hcsp#P35_2483. www.odpm.gov.uk/pns/DisplayPN.cgi?pn_id=2003_0160| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| News article | London News article | WB3930-17 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 123182-1001 |
The new General Disposal Consent 2003, which came into effect with the publication of ODPM Circular 06/2003, will give local authorities greater freedom to exercise discretion in the disposal of their land. In certain circumstances local authorities will be able to sell off land for less than its market value without having to obtain the Secretary of State's permission. ODPM Circular 06/2003 provides guidance to local authorities on their disposal powers under the Local Government Act 1972 s123 and s127 and is available at www.odpm.gov.uk/stellent/groups/odpm_planning/documents/page/odpm_plan_023358.hcsp#P35_2483. www.odpm.gov.uk/pns/DisplayPN.cgi?pn_id=2003_0160