Previous requests

Previous Community Asset Transfer Scheme applications

Read the details of previous applications under the Community Asset Transfer Scheme, including the final decisions issued.

If you’re thinking of applying for the CATS, this is a great source of information on the kind of documentation and evidence you’ll need to provide. 

Completed Asset Transfer Requests

Community Woodlands

Community groups can apply to purchase areas of woodland for community purposes. This could include education and skills training, income generation, and recreational and health benefits.

Community facilities and buildings

Community groups can apply to purchase facilities and buildings for community purposes. This could include the provision of camping and recreation facilities, the creation of forest schools, or shared-use community spaces.

Communities of interest

Community groups with special interests can purchase facilities to provide supporting facilities. For example, watersports storage facilities, museum and visitor centres, and conservation spaces.

Community woodland crofts and housing

Community groups can purchase land to create opportunities for housing, industry and associated community benefits.

Community hydro leases

Community groups can purchase land or request permission to install community hydro-electric schemes.

Closed Asset Transfer Requests