Broomfield House Lands Tribunal Case 2006
THE MODIFICATION OF COVENANTS BROOMFIELD HOUSE AND PARK
Why was an application made to modify the covenants?
At present the use of Broomfield House and nearby buildings within the park is restricted to Town hall, Library or other public buildings. In addition the buildings are not to be used for any trade or business.
These covenants were imposed in 1903. Since then, circumstances have changed a great deal and in particular the House has largely been destroyed by fire.
If it is to be restored with the support of the Council and local people it will be necessary to raise a large sum of money from a variety of sources.
It is imperative that the long-term future of the buildings is safeguarded. This is achieved by ensuring that a self-financing scheme can be produced from their use.
It is the opinion of the council and Task Force members that it will not be feasible to attract investment with the covenants as they are currently written.
On 17th November 2004 an application was made to the Lands Tribunal (the body responsible for modification of covenants) and notice of the application was given to those residents of the Broomfield estate who have benefit of the existing covenants.
