Community right to bid

Adding an asset to the register

Community assets can be nominated by a voluntary or community body with a local connection. A body cannot be a local authority, but the definition includes -

  • a body designated as a neighbourhood forum pursuant to section 61F of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990
  • a parish council
  • an unincorporated body
  • those whose members include at least 21 individuals
  • a body that does not distribute any surplus it makes to its members
  • a charity
  • a company limited by guarantee which does not distribute any surplus it makes to its members
  • an industrial and provident society which does not distribute any surplus it makes to its members
  • a community interest company

Community nomination

A community nomination, should include -

  • a description of the nominated land and its boundaries
  • the names of the occupants of the land and those holding a freehold or leasehold estate in the land
  • the reasons why the land should be considered of community value
  • evidence that the nominator is eligible to make a community nomination

nomination form should be completed by qualifying applicants.