Decision details

To declare land at Poole Farm surplus to the Council's requirements

Decision Maker: Director of Corporate Resources

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

No use of the asset for the delivery of County Council services has been identified. The disposal will bring the property back into beneficial use and ownership and secure a capital receipt, which will support the County Council’s Medium Term Financial Strategy.

Decision:

To declare surplus to the Council’s requirements land at Poole Farm, Quorn, not included within the solar farm proposal. The property comprises:
1.The farmstead buildings and farmyard (13 acres)
2.Woodland and grazing (56 acres)

Alternative options considered:

No alternatives were presented.

Details of any conflict of interest declared by any member of the executive or other member consulted which relates to the decision: Not applicable

Equalities and Human Rights Implications: Not applicable

Other reasons / organisations consulted

Internal Council services have been consulted on the future of the site since 2019.

Contact: Declan Keegan Declan.keegan.gov.uk Email: declan.keegan@leics.gov.uk.

Publication date: 16/07/2025

Date of decision: 26/02/2025