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<p>In accordance with the Crichel Down Rules, the Defence Infrastructure Organisation
(DIO) offered the land at Chorlton Cum Backford, to the former owner. These rules
require all Government Departments to offer back surplus land (that meets the conditions
set out in the rules) to the former owner at current market value.</p><p>Consultation
with the former owner began in September 2019. The former owner has had the opportunity
to consider the formal valuation of current market value since June 2020. The former
owner has provided his response. The DIO are reviewing the former owner’s proposal.</p><p>If
the sale to the former owner does not proceed, then the site will be offered to the
open market, in line with Treasury Guidance. This enables consultation with all interested
parties, including local residents.</p>
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