Price on application Total floor space Location An opportunity for a property developer to secure an option to purchase 4.54 acres of predominantly level land on the edge of the village of Carcroft, Nr Doncaster, South Yorkshire. The Land has potential for either residential or commercial use and parts of the land have been previously used as a storage and distribution works so there is a precedent of commercial use on the site. Carcroft is a rural village and civil parish in the Metropolitan Borough of Doncaster, South Yorkshire with a population of just over 4,000. Historically part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, the village is roughly six miles north-north west of Doncaster and the old centre of the village remains with High Street supporting a variety of small independent shops. The furniture retailer DFS also began here as Northern Upholstery and a large outlet for the firm still stands on a small trading estate just off High Street opposite an Asda superstore. Property Description Situated on the outskirts of the Village of Carcroft the land is substantially rectangular and adjoins open farmland to the East and residential housing to the North, South and West, the land is currently vacant and overgrown. Within the title, the land has vehicular access directly on to Owston Road and there are several other potential access points that could be considered.
Accommodation
buildings and contained areas on the site.
We consider that the land could be used for Parking Residential or Commercial uses. There have been no recent planning applications or Pre-app's. Parking within the site will be a pre-requisite of any proposed development. Services Other We are advised that all mains services are within Owston Road. These services have not been There is no recent history of planning applications on inspected or tested by the agent. the site for either Residential or Commercial uses. Terms We are seeking a developer who will take an option to purchase the land and progress a planning application with all due diligence. The price for the land will be dependant on the end use sought by the option holder and we are expecting an "open book" approach to feasibilities whether the end use is Commercial or Residential. Rates Not applicable on land.
Carcroft comes under Doncaster Metropolitan District Council and according to their website, the following applies to a major application. A free ½ hour ‘ in principle’ verbal discussion with a planning officer. Following this, should more detail be required then the following fees are payable: £500 - includes one meeting (with the planning case officer and key consultees) followed up with written advice.
VAT PLUS We are advised that the property has not been elected for VAT
£350 for each and every subsequent meeting with the case officer and key consultees.
Legal Costs A contribution to the Vendors legal costs and the Agents fees will be negotiated as part of the Option Agreement. Viewing The Land can be viewed from the access points off Owston Road at any time. Prospective purchasers should carry out their own risk assessment prior to entering the land. The Vendors nor their agents accept any responsibility for injuries howsoever caused to visitors who enter the site and/or the
OR £2000 for a block of 5+ meetings with the planning case officer and key consultees (as required) followed up with written advice.