Council Owned Land and Premises

Summary

The Council offers a broad range of property, both for sale and for rent. Properties range from a lock up shop to offices, individual garage sites to major residential development sites, a single workshop or advanced factory unit to industrial sites, grazing land to agricultural land and schools, depots and elderly persons homes..

The Council also makes acquisitions and disposals in accordance with its local plans and initiatives.

The Council provides an Asset Management service including:

• Sales
• Lettings
• Acquisitions
• Property Management
• Asset Valuations
• Insurance Valuations
• Professional Property Advice

The Council keeps detailed records of land and property in its ownership and if given sufficient information is able to assist in identifying the ownership.

Eligibility

This service is available to all businesses and residents with an interest in the land and properties managed by the Council.

Procedure

You need to contact us and tell us the boundaries of the land in question and if possible the full postal address. The boundaries are often difficult to describe precisely over the telephone without looking together at a detailed map (which can be arranged for personal visitors). We should be able to tell from a telephone enquiry whether the Council owns land nearby, but for a more precise answer, a plan showing the exact boundaries of the land can be submitted.

Helplines

Contact the Asset Management Section Tel: 774605 or AssetManagement@barnsley.gov.uk

Charges/Fees

Not applicable

Methods of Payment Available

Not applicable

Opening Times/Locations

Asset Management Section, Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, Springfield House, Springfield Street, Barnsley S70 6HH.

Monday - Thursday 8.30am to 5pm

Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm

How the customer can help

You need to tell us the boundaries of the land in question and if possible the full postal address. The boundaries are often difficult to describe precisely over the telephone without looking together at a detailed map (which can be arranged for personal visitors). We should be able to tell from a telephone enquiry whether the Council owns land nearby, but for a more precise answer, a plan showing the boundaries of the land can be submitted.

It will help us if you include in your enquiry your telephone or mobile phone number and your full postal address.

Application Form References

Not applicable

Leaflets

Not applicable

Distribution Points

Asset Management, Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, Springfield House, Springfield Street, Barnsley S70 6HH

Legislation

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Websites

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Response Times/Next Steps

Response times are dependent upon demand on the service and also upon the need for a detailed plan to be submitted to the Council. If the level of enquiries remains manageable, and provided all necessary details have been provided to us, then a response can normally be given within 5 working days. In certain cases, depending on the complexity of land ownership in the area, reference to the Council's deeds may be required, in which case the enquiry may take longer.

Out of Hours Procedure

The Asset Management Section is not open outside the stated opening hours

Owner Officer Contact Details

Tel: 774605 for ownership enquiries

Additional Notes

Not applicable

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you tell me whether the land next to my house is Council owned?

Yes, provided the precise location of the land concerned can be accurately described.

What if I want to know who owns private property?

Please contact the Land Registry at Nottingham (East) office, by clicking on Land Registry or 0115-906-5353 to obtain the relevant enquiry form. NB the Land Registry will be unable to assist you if it turns out that the land concerned is unregistered, in which case you may wish to make enquiries locally with neighbours. Alternatively, if the land is subject to development proposals the Planning Department will be able to provide information on planning applications received.

What information do I need to give you before you can tell me whether the Council owns a particular property or area of land?

We need to know the boundaries of the land in question and if possible the full postal address. The boundaries are often difficult to describe precisely over the telephone without looking together at a detailed map (which can be arranged for personal visitors). We should be able to tell from a telephone enquiry whether the Council owns land nearby, but for a more precise answer, a plan showing the exact boundaries of the land can be submitted.

How long will it take you to find out the information I have requested?

Response times are dependent upon demand on the service and also upon the need for a detailed plan to be submitted to the Council. If the level of enquiries remains manageable, and provided all necessary details have been provided to us, then a response can normally be given within 5 working days. In certain cases, depending on the complexity of land ownership in the area, reference to the Council's deeds may be required, in which case the enquiry may take longer.

Related Links:

• Land Registry