1. 1 Session 3 List as a Community Asset

2. 2 An asset of community value can be:  Buildings or land in use for social, well-being or social interests of the local community  Examples: parks, open spaces, libraries, heritage sites, village shops, pubs

3. 3 Reasons to List  Added protection  Listing can affect subsequent planning decisions – ACV regarded as a material issue  Allows the community to bid for the asset

4. 4 Application  Made by the parish council or voluntary/community body with a local connection  No prescribed form – on council’s website

5. 5 Process  Local authority has a duty to consider an application  No time limit  Once listed remains for 5 years

6. 6 Disposal of a Community Asset  Owner must notify the local authority  Authority notify the applicant  Owner cannot dispose of the asset for six weeks  Applicant must submit a bid within six weeks

7. 7 Guidance  Open Space Society sheet available from November  Locality website: http://locality.org.uk/our-work/assets/