Assets of community value and the community right to bid

Once we receive your nomination, we will:

• check if it meets the eligibility criteria
• present a report to the Finance and Corporate Affairs Committee with a recommendation to approve or reject the nomination

If the nomination is approved

• the property will be added to the List of Assets of Community Value
• it will stay on the list for five years
• a charge will be added to the title, if the property is registered with the Land Registry

We aim to assess all nominations within 8 weeks of receiving them. You will be advised that the property has been listed and the date in five years' time when it will be removed. When the five years have expired you can submit a new nomination.

If the nomination is rejected

• we will let you know and explain why it was unsuccessful.
• you cannot appeal the decision, but you can make a complaint if you believe we did not follow the correct process. Use the Council’s Complaint Procedure to do this.

If the property is listed

• the property owner can request a review of the decision.
• they will receive a letter explaining the review and appeal process.

You can view all nominations, both successful and unsuccessful, on the List of Assets of Community Value.