Under the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act 2000, I am writing to request the following information:
1. A comprehensive list of vacant or unused council-owned land and properties within the borough, including details such as size, dimensions, and locations of each parcel.
2. Any existing plans or proposals that the council has developed concerning the development or utilization of these vacant or unused council-owned parcels of land.
3. The duration of time that each parcel of land or property has remained unused or vacant, along with the date of its last known use and the entity that previously occupied it. Please also provide information on the current class use designation.
In response to questions 1-3 above, publication of the locations of the vacant land may assist in the criminal use of the land. It is not in the public interest to facilitate the criminal use of any vacant land, especially land which is owned by the local authority. Publication of this information is therefore exempt pursuant to section 31 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
4. Please confirm whether it is possible to lease or rent the vacant or unused council-owned land and properties, and if so, provide details on the procedures and requirements for doing so.
Any land or property available to lease or rent will be advertised through our associates South West Norse. A link to their search facility of their website is for sale and to let (nps.co.uk). Instructions will be advised within the particulars.
5. Kindly provide the contact details, including email addresses, of the relevant department or individuals responsible for managing the leasing or rental of the council-owned vacant or unused land and properties.
Speculative enquiries are sometime made through estates-mailbox@devon.gov.uk however leases or rentals are managed on our behalf through South West Norse. The relevant contact will be on the particulars advertised.