The Localism Act 2011 gives certain local community groups a right to nominate a building or other land for listing as an asset of community value.
When a listed asset is to be sold, local community groups will in many cases have a chance to make a bid to buy it. This does not restrict who the owner can sell the property to, or at what price, and it does not mean a right of first refusal to community groups.
We are required to publish and maintain a list of assets of community value and a list of assets nominated unsuccessfully by community nomination.
A building or other land can be considered for listing as an asset of community value if:
- an actual current use (not an ancillary use) of the building or other land furthers the social wellbeing or social interests of the local community; and
- it is realistic to think that there can continue to be a non-ancillary use of the building or other land that will further the social wellbeing or social interests of the local community; or
- there is a recent period when an actual use of the building or other land (other than ancillary use) furthered the social wellbeing or interests of the local community, and it is realistic to think that there is a time in the next five years when this will happen again (whether or not in the same way as before).
Who can nominate
Local voluntary organisations, community organisations and parish councils can nominate local land or buildings to be included in the list of community assets maintained by us.
Current assets of community value
- Nomination received: 08/04/2026
- Nominated by: Dover Town Council
- Date of decision of council: 03/06/2026
- Date of expiry of listing: 03/06/2031
- Reasons for listing: That the nomination meets the definition of a community nomination as set out in Section 89 of the Localism Act 2011. That the tests set out in section 88(1) of the Localism Act 2011 are satisfied, namely, that the current actual use of the building or other land that was not an ancillary use, furthers the social wellbeing or interests of the local community, AND it is realistic to think that this will continue.
- Nomination received: 07/05/2026
- Nominated by: Dover Town Council
- Date of decision: Pending
- Date of expiry of listing: Pending
- Reasons for listing: Pending
- Nomination received: 06/05/2026
- Nominated by: Sandwich Town Council
- Date of decision: Pending
- Date of expiry of listing: Pending
- Reasons for listing: Pending
- Nomination received: 02/02/2026
- Nominated by: Sholden Parish Council
- Date of decision: 30/03/2026
- Date of expiry of listing: 30/03/2031
- Reasons for listing: The nomination meets the definition of a community nomination as set out in Section 89(2)(b)(iii) of the Localism Act 2011 and the nominating body has provided reasonable justification to satisfy the test set out in section 88(1)(a) and (b) of the Localism Act 2011 as to whether an actual current use of the building or other land that was not an ancillary use furthered the social wellbeing or interests of the local community, AND it is realistic to think that there can continue to be non-ancillary use of the building or other land that would further (whether or not in the same way as before) the social wellbeing or social interests of the local community.
- Nomination received: 19/01/2026
- Nominated by: Dover Town Council
- Date of decision: 16/03/2026
- Date of expiry of listing: 16/03/2031
- Reasons for listing: That the nomination meets the definition of a community nomination as set out in Section 89 of the Localism Act 2011 and that the tests set out in section 88(1) of the Localism Act 2011 are satisfied, namely, it is considered that the current actual use of the building or other land that was not an ancillary use, furthers the social wellbeing or interests of the local community, AND it is realistic to think that this will continue.
- Nomination received: 15/05/2025
- Nominated by: Betteshanger Social Club
- Date of decision: 08/07/2025
- Date of expiry of listing: 08/07/2030
- Reasons for listing: That the nomination meets the definition of a community nomination as set out in Section 89 of the Localism Act 2011, and that the tests set out in section 88(1) of the Localism Act 2011 are satisfied, namely, that the current actual use of the building or other land that was not an ancillary use, furthers the social wellbeing or interests of the local community, AND it is realistic to think that this will continue.
- Date received: 16/09/2022
- Nominated by: St Margaret's at Cliffe Parish Council
- Date of decision: 03/11/2022
- Date of expiry of listing: 03/11/2027
- Reasons for listing: The nomination was considered and meets the definition of a community nomination as set out in Section 89(2)(b)(iii) of the Localism Act 2011.
- Date received: 30/07/2021
- Nominated by: Dover Town Council
- Date of decision: 24/09/2021
- Date of expiry of listing: 24/09/2026
- Reasons for listing: The nomination was considered and having met the definition of a community nomination and that the nominating body provided reasonable justification to satisfy the test set out in section 88 (1)(a) & (b) of the Localism Act 2011 the decision was made to include the theatre on the list of ACVs.
- Nomination received: 14/06/2022
- Nominated by: Dover Town Council
- Date of decision: 09/08/2022
- Date of expiry of listing: 09/08/2027
- Reasons for listing: That the nomination meets the definition of a community nomination as set out in Section 89(2)(b)(i) of the Localism Act 2011, and that the nominating body has provided reasonable justification to satisfy the test set out in Section 88(1)(b) of the Localism Act 2011 that at a time in the recent past there was an actual use of the building or other land that was not an ancillary use furthered the social wellbeing or interests of the local community, AND it is realistic to think that there is a time in the next five years when there could be non-ancillary use of the building or other land that would further (whether or not in the same way as before) the social wellbeing or social interests of the local community.
- Nomination received: 12/08/2024
- Nominated by: Shepherdswell with Coldred Parish Council
- Date of decision: 01/10/2024
- Date of expiry of listing: 01/10/2029
- Reasons for listing: That the nomination meets the definition of a community nomination as set out in Section 89(2)(b) of the Localism Act 2011. That the nominating body has provided reasonable justification to satisfy the test set out in section 88(1)(a) & (b) of the Localism Act 2011 as to whether an actual current use of the building or other land that was not ancillary use furthered the social wellbeing or interests of the local community, AND it is realistic to think that there can continue to be non-ancillary use of the building or other land that would further (whether or not in the same way as before) the social wellbeing or social interests of the local community.
- Nomination received: 12/08/2024
- Nominated by: Shepherdswell with Coldred Parish Council
- Date of decision: 01/10/2024
- Date of expiry of listing: 01/10/2029
- Reasons for listing: That the nomination meets the definition of a community nomination as set out in Section 89(2)(b) of the Localism Act 2011. That the nominating body has provided reasonable justification to satisfy the test set out in section 88(1)(a) & (b) of the Localism Act 2011 as to whether an actual current use of the building or other land that was not ancillary use furthered the social wellbeing or interests of the local community, AND it is realistic to think that there can continue to be non-ancillary use of the building or other land that would further (whether or not in the same way as before) the social wellbeing or social interests of the local community.
- Nomination received: 12/08/2024
- Nominated by: Shepherdswell with Coldred Parish Council
- Date of decision: 01/10/2024
- Date of expiry of listing: 01/10/2029
- Reasons for listing: That the nomination meets the definition of a community nomination as set out in Section 89(2)(b) of the Localism Act 2011. That the nominating body has provided reasonable justification to satisfy the test set out in section 88(1)(a) & (b) of the Localism Act 2011 as to whether an actual current use of the building or other land that was not ancillary use furthered the social wellbeing or interests of the local community, AND it is realistic to think that there can continue to be non-ancillary use of the building or other land that would further (whether or not in the same way as before) the social wellbeing or social interests of the local community.
- Nomination received: 27/04/2021
- Nominated by: Friends of the Pheonix Centre
- Date of decision: 22/06/2021
- Date of expiry of listing: 22/06/2026
- Reasons for listing: That the nomination meets the definition of a community nomination as set out in Section 89(2)(b)(iii) of the Localism Act 2011. That the test set out in section 88(1)(a) & (b) of the Localism Act 2011 as to whether an actual current use of the building or other land that was not an ancillary use furthered the social wellbeing or interests of the local community, AND it is realistic to think that there can continue to be non-ancillary use of the building or other land that would further (whether or not in the same way as before) the social wellbeing or social interests of the local community has not been met. That the test set out in section 88(2)(a) & (b) of the Localism Act 2011 as to whether (a) there is a time in the recent past when an actual use of the building or other land that was not an ancillary use furthered the social wellbeing or interests of the local community, AND (b) it is realistic to think that there is a time in the next five years when there could be non-ancillary use of the building or other land that would further (whether or not in the same way as before) the social wellbeing or social interests of the local community, has been met.
- Nomination received: 30/04/2023
- Nominated by: Sholden Parish Council
- Date of decision: 23/06/2023
- Date of expiry of listing: 23/06/2028
- Reasons for listing: That the nomination meets the definition of a community nomination as set out in Section 89(2)(b)(i) of the Localism Act 2011.That the nominating body has provided reasonable justification to satisfy the test set out in section 88(1)(a) & (b) of the Localism Act 2011 as to whether an actual current use of the building or other land that was not an ancillary use furthered the social wellbeing or interests of the local community, AND it is realistic to think that there can continue to be non-ancillary use of the building or other land that would further (whether or not in the same way as before) the social wellbeing or social interests of the local community.
- Notice from owner of disposal received: 24/06/2026
- Interim moratorium end date: 05/08/2026
- Full moratium end date: 24/12/2026
- Protected period end date: 24/12/2027
- Nomination received: 19/05/2023
- Nominated by: Ripple Parish Council
- Date of decision: 13/07/2023
- Date of expiry of listing: 13/07/2028
- Reasons for listing: That the nomination meets the definition of a community nomination as set out in Section 89(2)(b)(i) of the Localism Act 2011.That the nominating body has provided reasonable justification to satisfy the test set out in section 88(1)(a) & (b) of the Localism Act 2011 as to whether an actual current use of the building or other land that was not an ancillary use furthered the social wellbeing or interests of the local community, AND it is realistic to think that there can continue to be non-ancillary use of the building or other land that would further (whether or not in the same way as before) the social wellbeing or social interests of the local community
- Notice from owner of disposal received: 12/12/2023
- Interim moratorium end date: 23/01/2024
- Full moratium end date: 12/06/2024 (triggered by Ripple Parish Council)
- Protected period end date: 12/06/2025
- Nomination received: 24/08/2023
- Nominated by: Worth Parish Council
- Date of decision: 17/10/2023
- Date of expiry of listing: 17/10/2028
- Reasons for listing: That the nomination meets the definition of a community nomination as set out in Section 89(2)(b)(i) of the Localism Act 2011. That the nominating body has provided reasonable justification to satisfy the test set out in section 88(1)(a) & (b) of the Localism Act 2011 as to whether an actual current use of the building or other land that was not an ancillary use furthered the social wellbeing or interests of the local community, AND it is realistic to think that there can continue to be non-ancillary use of the building or other land that would further (whether or not in the same way as before) the social wellbeing or social interests of the local community.
- Nomination received: 23/08/2023
- Nominated by: Save The Saracens
- Date of decision: 17/10/2023
- Date of expiry of listing: 17/10/2028
- Reasons for listing: That the nomination meets the definition of a community nomination as set out in Section 89(2)(b)(i) of the Localism Act 2011 and regulation 5 of the Assets of Community Value (England) Regulations) 2012. That the nominating body has provided reasonable justification to satisfy the test set out in section 88(2)(a) & (b) of the Localism Act 2011 as to whether there is a time in the recent past when an actual current use of the building or other land that was not an ancillary use furthered the social wellbeing or interests of the local community, AND it is realistic to think that there can continue to be non-ancillary use of the building or other land that would further (whether or not in the same way as before) the social wellbeing or social interests of the local community
- Notice from owner of disposal received: 21/06/2024
- Interim moratorium end date: 02/08/2024
- Full moratium: Not triggered
- Protected period end date: 21/12/2025
- Nomination received: 09/01/2024
- Nominated by: Langdon Parish Council
- Date of decision: 05/03/2024
- Date of expiry of listing: 05/03/2029
- Reasons for listing: That the nomination meets the definition of a community nomination as set out in Section 89(2)(b)(i) of the Localism Act 2011 and regulation 5 of the Assets of Community Value (England) Regulations) 2012. That the nominating body has provided reasonable justification to satisfy the test set out in section 88(2)(a) & (b) of the Localism Act 2011 as to whether there is a time in the recent past when an actual current use of the building or other land that was not an ancillary use furthered the social wellbeing or interests of the local community, AND it is realistic to think that there can continue to be non-ancillary use of the building or other land that would further (whether or not in the same way as before) the social wellbeing or social interests of the local community
- Notice from owner of disposal received: 08/05/2024
- Interim moratorium end date: 19/06/2024
- Full moratium: Not triggered
- Protected period end date: 08/11/2025
- Nomination received: 20/03/2024
- Nominated by: Longfield And Westbury Allotment Association
- Date of decision: 14/05/2024
- Date of expiry of listing: 14/05/2029
- Reasons for listing: That the nomination meets the definition of a community nomination as set out in Section 89(2)(b)(i) of the Localism Act 2011 and regulation 5 of the Assets of Community Value (England) Regulations) 2012. That the nominating body has provided reasonable justification to satisfy the test set out in section 88(2)(a) & (b) of the Localism Act 2011 as to whether there is a time in the recent past when an actual current use of the building or other land that was not an ancillary use furthered the social wellbeing or interests of the local community, AND it is realistic to think that there can continue to be non-ancillary use of the building or other land that would further (whether or not in the same way as before) the social wellbeing or social interests of the local community
- Nomination received: 25/03/2024
- Nominated by: Eastry Parish Council
- Date of decision: 14/05/2024
- Date of expiry of listing: 14/05/2029
- Reasons for listing: That the nomination meets the definition of a community nomination as set out in Section 89(2)(b)(i) of the Localism Act 2011 and regulation 5 of the Assets of Community Value (England) Regulations) 2012. That the nominating body has provided reasonable justification to satisfy the test set out in section 88(2)(a) & (b) of the Localism Act 2011 as to whether there is a time in the recent past when an actual current use of the building or other land that was not an ancillary use furthered the social wellbeing or interests of the local community, AND it is realistic to think that there can continue to be non-ancillary use of the building or other land that would further (whether or not in the same way as before) the social wellbeing or social interests of the local community
- Nomination received: 25/09/2025
- Nominated by: Dover Town Council
- Date of decision: 20/11/2025
- Date of expiry of listing: 20/11/2030
- Reasons for listing: That the nomination meets the definition of a community nomination as set out in Section 89 of the Localism Act 2011, and that the tests set out in section 88(1)(a) and (b) of the Localism Act 2011 are satisfied, namely, that the current actual use of the building or other land that was not an ancillary use, furthers the social wellbeing or interests of the local community, AND it is realistic to think that this can continue.
- Nomination received: 26/01/2025
- Nominated by: Northbourne Parish Council
- Date of decision: 18/03/2025
- Date of expiry of listing: 18/03/2030
- Reasons for listing: That the nomination meets the definition of a community nomination as set out in Section 89(2)(b) of the Localism Act 2011. That the tests set out in section 88(2)(a)&(b) of the Localism Act 2011 are satisfied, namely; that I am of the opinion there is a time in the recent past where an actual use of the building or other land that was not an ancillary use furthered the social wellbeing or interests of the local community, AND it is realistic to think that there is a time in the next five years when there could be can be non-ancillary use of the building or other land, that would further (whether or not in the same way as before) the social wellbeing or social interests of the local community.
- Notice from owner of disposal received: 06/05/2026
- Interim moratorium end date: 17/06/2026 - no bids received
- Protected period end date: 06/11/2027
Unsuccessful nominations
| Nomination received | Name of property | Date of decision of council | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13/02/2025 | Open space land at former youth and leisure centre site, Ackholt Road, Aylesham | 10/04/2025 | Dover District Council is of the opinion: That the test set out in section 88(1)(a) of the Localism Act 2011 is not satisfied, namely that there isn’t an actual current use of the building or other land that is not an ancillary use that furthers the social wellbeing or interests of the local community.That the test set out in section 88(2)(a) of the Localism Act 2011 is not satisfied, namely, that there isn’t a time in the recent past where an actual use of the building, or other land that was not an ancillary use, furthered the social wellbeing or interests of the local community. |
| 09/09/2024 | Car park opposite Plough Inn, Church Lane, Ripple | 04/11/2024 | On the basis of the nomination, the nominating body has not provided reasonable justification to satisfy the test set out in section 88(1)(a) of the Localism Act 2011 as to whether an actual current use of the building or other land that was not an ancillary use furthered the social wellbeing or interests of the local community.Further, the nominating body has not provided reasonable justification to satisfy the test set out in section 88(2)(a) of the Localism Act 2011 as to whether there is a time in the recent past when an actual use of the building or other land that was not an ancillary use furthered the social wellbeing or interests of the local community. |
| 06/08/2024 | Land South West of St Edmunds Road, Deal, Kent | 01/10/2024 | That the nomination does not meet the definition of a community nomination as set out in Section 89(2)(b)(i) of the Localism Act 2011. |
| 22/09/2022 | Hoppers Gate Within The Weight, Goodnestone | 10/11/2022 | On the basis that there is not an actual current use of the building or other land that is not an ancillary use and furthers the social wellbeing or social interests of the local community – section 88(1). That there is not a time in the recent past when an actual use of the building or other land that was not an ancillary use furthered the social wellbeing or interests of the local community – section 88(2). |
| 07/09/2020 | The Glebe Field, St Margaret's at Cliffe | 02/11/2020 | On the basis of the nomination as submitted there is insufficient evidence provided to demonstrate that this property’s actual and current use further the social wellbeing and interests of the local community sufficiently to satisfy the statutory tests set out in sections 88(1) and 88(2) of the Localism Act 2011. |
| 17/03/2015 | The Red Lion Public House, Wingham | 24/08/2015 | Following a review it was concluded from the evidence provided that it is not realistic to think that there is a time in the next five years when there could be a non-ancillary use of The Red Lion that would further (whether or not in the same way as before) the social wellbeing or social interests of the local community. The review was upheld and The Red Lion is to be removed from the list of assets of community value. |
| 13/11/2014 | The Chequer Inn, Ash | 20/03/2015 | Dover District Council:a) Was of the opinion that there was a time in the recent past when the actual use of the building and other land that was not an ancillary use furthered the social wellbeing or interests of the local community but,b) Was not of the opinion that it is realistic to think that there is a time in the next five years when there could be non-ancillary use of the building or other land that would further (whether or not in the same way as before) the social wellbeing or social interests of the local community for the reasons more specifically set out in a decision letter issued by the Director of Governance on 20 March 2015.Therefore, the building and other land included within the nomination failed to meet the statutory requirements for being an asset of community value. |
| 12/12/2014 | The Citadel, Western Heights, Dover | 28/01/2015 | On the basis of the nomination as submitted the applicant has failed to provide reasonable justification to satisfy the test set out in sections 88 (1(a)) and 88 (2(a)) of the Localism Act 2011, which requires the applicant to demonstrate that there was a time in the recent past where the premises further the social wellbeing and interests of the local community sufficiently. |
| 30/10/2014 | The Hope Inn, High Street, St Margaret’s at Cliffe | 22/12/2014 | On the basis of the nomination as submitted there is insufficient evidence provided to demonstrate that this property’s actual and current use further the social wellbeing and interests of the local community sufficiently to satisfy the statutory tests set out in sections 88(1) and 88(2) of the Localism Act 2011. |
| 30/10/2014 | The Coast Guard, St Margaret’s Bay | 22/12/2014 | On the basis of the nomination as submitted there is insufficient evidence provided to demonstrate that this property’s actual and current use further the social wellbeing and interests of the local community sufficiently to satisfy the statutory tests set out in sections 88(1) and 88(2) of the Localism Act 2011. |
| 30/10/2014 | The Red Lion, St Margaret’s at Cliffe | 22/12/2014 | On the basis of the nomination as submitted there is insufficient evidence provided to demonstrate that this property’s actual and current use further the social wellbeing and interests of the local community sufficiently to satisfy the statutory tests set out in sections 88(1) and 88(2) of the Localism Act 2011. |
| 30/10/2014 | Smugglers Inn, St Margaret’s at Cliffe | 22/12/2014 | On the basis of the nomination as submitted there is insufficient evidence provided to demonstrate that this property’s actual and current use further the social wellbeing and interests of the local community sufficiently to satisfy the statutory tests set out in sections 88(1) and 88(2) of the Localism Act 2011. |
| 28/05/2014 | Hawkinge Transfer Station and Household Recycling Centre | 14/07/2014 | Section 88 of The Localism Act in defining land of Community Value relates this to the furtherance of the social wellbeing or social interests of the local community with social interests being defined as cultural, recreational and sporting interests. The Hawkinge Transfer Station does not appear to fall within this definition and so the application to list is refused. |
| 28/04/2014 | Land at Barfrestone Road, Barfrestone, Dover | 14/05/2014 | Paragraphs 88 (1) & (2) of The Localism Act 2011 require that Land of Community Value is either currently used to further the social well-being or social interests of The Community or has been so used in the recent past. Neither circumstance applies to this property. |
| 11/09/2013 | The Hope Inn, 144 Canterbury Road, Lydden, Dover CT15 7FT | 27/09/2013 | The property is not in current use and so does not fall within the scope of Paragraph 88 (1) (a) of the Localism Act 2011. Whilst it is recognised that the property has the potential to be used for the benefit of the community there is another property within the vicinity (Lydden Bell) fulfilling this requirement. It is also noted that the property has already been on sale for many months. |
| 18/02/2013 | The Chapel, Former Eastry Hospital, Eastry | 26/03/2013 | Having read the application it was decided that the asset does not meet the section 88 of the Localism Act definition and that it should not be listed as an Asset of Community Value. The building is not in current use and as regards use in the recent past, as set out in clause 88 (2) of the Localism Act, the application has not provided sufficient evidence to demonstrate non-ancillary use furthered the social well being or interests of the local community. |
| 03/12/2012 | St Margaret’s Fire Station | 07/03/2013 | The reason why the land was removed from the List of Assets of Community Value was because the reviewing officer did not consider that the land was land of community value within the meaning of section 88 of the Localism Act 2011. In particular, he was not of the opinion that the use of the building as a fire station, being its actual use in the recent past, furthered the social wellbeing or social interests of the local community as required by the Act. |
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