Decision details

Courtyard Arts, Port Vale, Hertford – Lease Renewal

Decision Maker: Director for Communities

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

Courtyard Arts occupy the former stable block at Port Vale, Hertford under a lease that has expired. The tenant wishes to renew the lease for a further 20 years in order that they can continue to provide a community arts centre. Renewing the lease will maintain a revenue for the council.

Decision:

To renew the lease of the former stable block to Courtyard Arts

Alternative options considered:

Option 1 - Renew the lease on the terms agreed
Option 2 - Refuse consent, however the Council do not have sufficient grounds to refuse consent if the matter were to be referred to court.

Publication date: 12/11/2025

Date of decision: 12/11/2025

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