Decision details

Subject Matter

Mary Anning Rocks (Registered Charity No 1188919) wish to erect a statue of Mary Anning upon Council Land.

Reason for the decision

To create better awareness of the life and work of May Anning and to facilitate tourism

Alternative Options considered and rejected

The gifting of the land but that option reduced the Council’s ability to ensure the status was properly cared for.

Consultees

Cllr Tony Ferrari

Cllr Belinda Bawden

Budget Implication

Legal costs of drafting a lease.

Surveyor’s time in progressing matters.

Legal Implications

The demise will be for 50 years and prohibit any alternative uses of the land upon which it sits. In view of the location and nature of this public open space it is not considered that the grant of this lease will prove detrimental to either Dorset Council or Lyme Regis Town Council.

Any conflict of interest

None

Reference Documents

a)    Draft Lease

b)    Public Notice

www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/section123-2a

That the grant of a lease for a term of 50 years at a peppercorn rent upon a small parcel of public open space for the placement of a statue of Mary Anning be agreed.