Application to acquire an asset of community value checklist
Please consider the following questions and notes before submitting an application to acquire an asset of community value.
Community use
| Question |
Note |
| Is the asset to be provided for a public purpose? |
The council will not transfer assets for private or commercial use |
| Will the asset be hired or used by third parties? |
If yes, your application should set out how this will work |
| Will your organisation supervise use of the asset? |
If no, your application should explain how use will be supervised |
| Will the public have access to the asset? |
If yes, your application should set out how your liabilities will be covered |
Fitness for proposed use of asset
| Question |
Note |
| Is it big enough? |
The council will not transfer assets that are unsuitable |
| Is it in the right location? |
The council will not transfer assets that create unnecessary car use |
| Is it safe? |
The council will not transfer assets that are unsafe |
| Does it have utilities? (Water, electricity, drainage) |
If no, your application should explain if they are needed |
Community support and consultation
| Question |
Note |
| Have you consulted nearby residents? |
If no, please consult before submitting your application |
| Have you consulted adjoining owners? |
If no, please consult before submitting your application |
| Have you consulted others affected by the proposal? |
If no, please consult before submitting your application |
| Have your consulted the local councillor? |
If no, please consult before submitting your application |
| Have you consulted the local Parish Council (if appropriate) |
If no, please consult before submitting your application |
| Is there community support for the change of use? |
If no, consider carefully whether you wish to proceed with your application |
Financial
| Question |
Note |
| Can you meet all capital maintenance costs? |
If no, your application should explain how funding will be provided |
| Can you meet all day-to-day running costs? |
If no, your application should explain how funding will be provided |
| Will you use the asset to generate income? |
If yes, your application should provide further details |
| Will any third party be assisting with the costs? |
If yes, your application should provide further details |
| Do you have any contingency funds? |
If no, your applciation should explain how you will deal with contingencies |
Legal
| Question |
Note |
| Are there any covenants or other legal constraints? |
If yes, your application should explain implications |
| Does the proposed use require planning consent? |
If yes, your application should explain implications |
| Have you considered insurance cover? |
If no, your application should explain implications |
| Have you assessed health and safety liabilities? |
Your application must explain how you will deal with risks and liabilities |
Management
| Question |
Note |
| Will you manage the asset? |
If no, your application should set out who will manage the asset |
| Will a Management Committee be set up? |
If yes, your application should set out how this will work |
| Will users of the asset be involved? |
If yes, your application should set out how this will work |
| Will someone be employed to manage the asset? |
If yes, your application should set out how this will work |
