Asset of community value nominations

The following assets have been nominated for listing as an asset of community value.

Each nomination includes key details of the asset and whether it was accepted or refused as an asset of community value.

For details on what an asset of community value is, who can nominate and how to nominate see Community Rights.

The Ferret asset nomination

Address: 55 Fylde Road, Preston, PR1 2XQ

Ward: Plungington

Date nomination received: 14 March 2022

Date of decision: 6 May 2022

Decision: Accepted

Reason for decision: The Council received an application for the listing of 55 Fylde Road 'The Ferret' as an asset of community value. Applying the tests set out in the relevant legislation the Council agreed to the nomination of the asset. This was because it was recognised that 'The Ferret' had in the past been used as an asset to further the community's well-being and social interests; and that it had the potential to do so in the future.

The Plungington Hotel asset nomination

Address: The Plungington Hotel, Lytham Road, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 3AR

Ward: Plungington

Date nomination received: 6 May 2021

Date of decision: 9 July 2021*

Decision: Accepted*

*Please note: this decision is subject to a request to review - this request must be received by 2 September 2021.

Reason for Decision: The Council received an application for the listing of the Plungington Hotel as an asset of community value.

Applying the tests set out in the relevant legislation the Council agreed to the nomination of the asset. This was because it was recognised that the Plungington Hotel is being used as an asset to further the community's well-being and social interests; and that it has the potential to do so in the future.

Star Youth and Community Centre asset nomination

• Address - 34 Tulketh Crescent, Ashton, PR2 2RH
• Ward - Tulketh
• Date nomination received - 29 November 2020
• Date of decision - 3 December 2020
• Decision - Accepted
• Reason for decision - The Council received an application for the listing of the Star Youth and Community Centre as an asset of community value. Applying the tests set out in the relevant legislation the Council agreed to the nomination of the asset. This was because it was recognised that the Star Youth and Community Centre had in the past been used as an asset to further the community's well-being and social interests; and that it had the potential to do so in the future.

Intention to sell

• Date notification received - N/A
• Interim moratorium period (6 weeks from notification) - 10 December 2020
• Intention to bid received date - 22 January 2021
• Full moratorium end date (6 months from notification) - 10 June 2021
• Full 18 month protection period and end date - 10 December 2022
• Date listing expires (5 years after listing) - 2 December 2025

Land asset nomination

• Address - National Rail Land Coal Yard Land for Guild Tram, PR1 6QB
• Ward - St Matthews
• Date nomination received - 
• Date of decision - 12 April 2019
• Decision - Rejected
• Reason for decision - Having considered in detail the nomination together with representations made by Council officers and other parties, a decision was taken not to list the asset. It was felt that the nomination failed to meet the legislative criteria as set out in Section 88 of the Localism Act 2011 and the asset of community value (England) Regulations 2012. It was felt that the land in  question did not have a track record of being used for local, social wellbeing or community purposes. The applicant did mention a potential use in connection with a proposed tramline, but no detail was provided as to what this might be or how it might be achieved or funded. Officers were also guided by Schedule 1 of the Regulations which make it clear that operational land, as defined in section 263 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, cannot be listed. The land which is the subject of the applicant's nomination is such land and consequently it cannot be listed as land of community value.

Intention to sell

Not applicable.

The Boars Head asset nomination

• Address - 724 Garstang Road, Barton, Preston, PR3 5DR
• Ward - Preston Rural North
• Date nomination received - 12 December 2016
• Date of decision - 31 January 2017
• Decision - Accepted (de-listed 17 December 2018, as it no longer met the threshold required in the legislation)
• Reason for decision - The Council had received an application for the listing of the Boars Head as an asset of community value. Applying the tests set out in the relevant legislation the council accepted the request for listing. This was because, based on the evidence provided, it was recognised that the Boars Head had in the past been used as an asset to further the community's well -being and social interests and that it had the potential to do so in the future.

Intention to sell

• Date notification received - 17 February 2017
• Interim moratorium period (6 weeks from notification) - 3 April 2017
• Intention to bid received date - 
• Full moratorium end date (6 months from notification) - 17 August 2017
• Full 18 month protection period and end date - 17 August 2018
• Date listing expires (5 years after listing) - 31 January 2022

Ye Horn Inn asset nomination

• Address - Th'owd Smithy Horns Lane, Goosnargh, Preston, PR3 2FJ
• Ward - Preston Rural North
• Date nomination received - 16 June 2016
• Date of decision - 8 September 2016
• Decision - Refused
• Reason for decision - The asset nominated fails to meet the definition of an asset of community value as set out in Section 88 of the Localism Act 2001 and the Asset of Community Value (England) Regulations 2012. The Horns Inn operates successfully as a destination Restaurant and Pub business. In doing so, it provides a valuable service to its clientele, which are drawn from a wider, rather than exclusively local, area. In addition, it has been actively marketed For Sale as a going concern since late 2015, including in CAMRA's (the applicant's own publication.

Intention to sell

Not applicable.

Welling Hotel asset nomination 

• Address - 124 Tulketh Road, Ashton on Ribble, Preston, PR2 1AR
• Ward - Tulketh
• Date nomination received - 13 May 2016
• Date of decision - 8 September 2016
• Decision - Refused
• Reason for decision - The asset nominated fails to meet the definition of an asset of community value as set out in Section 88 of the Localism Act 2001 and the Asset of Community Value (England) Regulations 2012. The Wellington operates as a successful Public House, providing a range of services appropriate to clientele. However, this only provides services for a limited section of the local community and does not demonstrate the range of diversity of provision which is required to meet the legislative threshold.

Intention to sell

Not applicable.