Community Right to Bid Moratorium Notice

Note: This page is a transcription of the official South Hams District Council notice supplied to Friends of Lower Field.

The land at KEVICC, Ashburton Road, Totnes is designated an Asset of Community Value under the Localism Act 2011, following a successful nomination from Totnes Town Council.

In accordance with Section 95 of the Localism Act 2011, South Hams District Council received notification from the current owner that the asset was to be disposed of through a freehold sale. The notification was received on 20 May 2026.

Moratorium timescales

Interim Moratorium (6 weeks): 1 July 2026. During this period a valid community group could ask the District Council in writing to be treated as a potential bidder. If no written request was received before the end of the interim moratorium, the owner was free to sell to whomever they chose and at whatever price.

Full Moratorium (6 months from notification): 20 November 2026. If a valid community group had asked to be treated as a potential bidder during the interim period, the full six-month moratorium would have applied.

Protection Period: 20 November 2027. Following the moratorium period, no further moratorium is enforced during the 18-month protection period running from the original notification date. If the asset remains unsold after that date, a further Community Right to Bid process can be triggered by a new disposal notification.

Who could express an interest?

The notice states that a Parish or Town Council in whose area the asset lies, or an incorporated community group with a local connection meeting the relevant legal definitions, could ask to be treated as a potential bidder.

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