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This report presents an application to list White Rose House, 79 Main Street, Wheldrake, owned by the Girlguiding Association as an Asset of Community Value under the provisions of the Localism Act.  This matter was referred to the Executive by the Executive Member for Finance and Performance from his Decision Session on 15 August, following a request for further information, to enable Members to make an informed decision.

Resolved:  That the Executive agree to the listing of White Rose House, Wheldrake as an Asset of Community Value.

Reason:     To ensure full consideration of the community uses of the property.

Consideration was given to a report which presented an application to list White Rose House, 79 Main Street, Wheldrake, owned by Girl Guiding North Yorkshire South, as an Asset of Community Value, under the provisions of the Localism Act.

It was noted that the application had been made by Wheldrake Parish Council and had initially been reported to the Executive Member for Finance and Performance at his Decision Session in July. Following receipt of a late submission from the owner, there had been insufficient time in which to consider the issues raised and additional information had been requested.

Members considered the further information provided in relation to the community use of the property, over the last three years, and noted that the judgement whether an asset met the criteria was subjective. They also noted that whilst the building was used by the local community it was clear that this was not its main purpose.

Following further discussion it was

 Resolved: That the Executive agree to the listing of White Rose House, Wheldrake as an Asset of Community Value. ^1.

Reason:     To ensure full consideration of the community uses of the property.