Decision Maker: Director of Corporate Resources
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
The selection of the preferred bidders was made on the basis of providing best value to the County Council from the various bids available.
Decision dates:
School Site, Belle Vue Road - 14 November 2024
Playing Field Site, Heath Lane – 26 February 2025
To select the preferred bidders for the site of the former Heathfield School, Belle Vue Road, and the former school playing field at Heath Lane, Earl Shilton, marketed as separate development opportunities.
It was decided to dispose of the playing field site, with overage provisions, to a developer wishing to use the upper area of the playing fields for a residential development.
The preferred bidder for the school site proposes to develop the land for extra care housing. Overage provisions will apply.
A number of competing bids were submitted for both sites. In making these decisions the Council had regard to the purchase price and the end use of the sites.
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
Widespread consultations have taken place when the land was being considered for disposal.
Contact: Declan Keegan Declan.keegan.gov.uk Email: declan.keegan@leics.gov.uk.
Publication date: 16/07/2025
Date of decision: 14/11/2024