Decision details

The City Surveyor presented the report which provided an update on the St. Nicholas Priory structural repair and building conservation issues. Structural repairs had been undertaken to stabilize St Nicholas Priory and there had been discussions with community partners from which there were recommendations with regards to the potential asset transfer of the property.

Members welcomed the proposals which would help to ensure the upkeep of the fabric of St. Nicholas Priory while encouraging a range of suitable uses.

Corporate Services Scrutiny Committee considered the report at its meeting on 23 November 2017 and its comments were reported.

RESOLVED that:-

(1)       the City Surveyor be authorised, in consultation with the relevant Portfolio Holder, to agree terms for a lease of St Nicholas Priory to Exeter Historic Buildings Trust on the terms set out in the report presented to the Committee; and;

(2)     disposal of land for less than best consideration on the terms set out in the report be approved.