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Residential Development Opportunity Land at Springfield Farm Bullockspit Lane, Longworth, OX13 5HJ Freehold For Sale
■■ Residential development opportunity in Longworth, Oxfordshire ■■ Outline planning consent for 25 dwellings (including 9 affordable dwellings) ■■ Opportunity to condense the existing planning consent and increase the overall number of dwellings ■■ Total Site area of approximately 3.12 hectares (7.7 acres) ■■ Unconditional offers are invited by noon on Friday 27th October 2017
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Location
Planning
The site is located in Longworth, to the western end of the village of Kingston Bagpuize. The village is located approximately 16.5 km (10.3 miles) to the south-west of Oxford, and approximately 33.5 km (20.8 miles) to the north of the M4, accessed via the A420 / A419.
The land benefits from outline planning permission for up to 25 dwellings (P16/V0234/O), with 35% affordable housing provision (9 dwellings). The indicative dwellings range in size from 1 to 5 bedrooms, with scale, appearance, layout and landscaping reserved for consideration at a later date. An indicative schedule of accommodation is outlined below:
The land is located approximately 19.9 km (12.3 miles) north-west of Didcot Parkway train station. There is a main line train service providing journey times to London Paddington in approximately 42 minutes at peak times and Reading in approximately 15 minutes.
Number of
Size (Sq Ft)
Market
Affordable
Number of Units
Number of Units
Total
1
646
-
3
3
2
1,001
2
3
5
3
1,701
6
3
9
4
2,303
4
-
4
5
2,799
4
-
4
The village is served by Stagecoach and RH Bus services. There are services up to every 20 minutes to Oxford or Swindon on route 66 running Mondays to Saturdays and hourly services on Sundays. There are services to the towns Abingdon and Witney on the X15 service running Monday to Saturday. Longworth has a public house, restaurant, hotel, village hall and a number of retailers including a One Stop Shop, The Log Cabin Newsagents and Crossroads garage. There a number of primary and secondary schools in the area, both state and private, including John Bland Primary School, located within the village, Abingdon Preparatory and Senior School, St Helen & St Katherine and Radley College.
Site Description The site comprises an irregularly shaped parcel of garden land totalling circa 3.12 hectares (7.7 acres) which lies south of Springfield Farm. The site is currently a large residential garden which is laid to lawn and interspersed with mature trees. The site boundaries are marked by mature planting on all sides, with woodland demarcating the southern boundary.
Southern third of site, facing west
Eastern third of site, looking south
Existing pond, to be retained
Existing Dwelling & Garden, facing north
A pond is situated in the western part of the site, which is due to be retained in line with the existing outline planning consent. Access to the site is achieved via the entrance to Springfield Farm off Bullockspits Lane, south of the Faringdon Road. A Section 278 agreement with the council for the upgrade of Bullockspit Lane has now been signed. The new development will be on a private road, off Bullockspit Lane. At present the site is surrounded by residential properties to the north and open countryside on the other three sides. We understand that residential development is taking place to the north west and north east of the site. Planning consent was granted on 16th December 2016. We understand that the following S106 contributions have been negotiated, the costs of which we expect to be borne by the purchaser. Please therefore allow for these contributions within your offer. These costs are broken down as follows: • Bus Service Contribution - £25,000 • Primary Education Contribution - £93,891 • Bowls Club Contribution - £1,401 • Bus Shelter Contribution - £3,000 • Outdoor Tennis Contribution - £2,525 • Public Art Contrbution - £7,500 • Refuse and Recycling Contribution £170 per Dwelling • Scout Hut Contribution - £10,000 • Youth Sport Contribution - £1,398
Full details of the Section 106 agreement can be found within the information pack. A Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is due to be implemented on the 1st November 2017 within the Vale of White Horse District. All planning documents can be found within the information pack.
Development Potential We consider that there is the possibility of amending the existing consent so that the 25 dwellings are built over a reduced land area. There would subsequently be the option to purchase the remaining land for additional units, subject to gaining the necessary consents.
Method of Sale Unconditional bids are invited from interested parties by noon on Thursday Friday 27th October. Please note that the vendor will not be obliged to accept the highest or any other offer. In order that we are able to accurately appraise all offers on a like for like basis please provide the following information in support of your bid: • Confirmation of any conditions attached to the offer, and the anticipated timescales for satisfying the conditions;
• Provide details of any further information required prior to exchange, including anticipated timescales; • Specify any proposed uplift or overage provisions contained within your offer; • Specify any assumptions made in relation to anticipated abnormal development costs; • Specify anticipated affordable housing receipts allowed for within your bid, and confirm whether these are based on a firm offer from a Registered Provider; • Confirmation of your anticipated timescales for exchange and completion of contracts; • Specify if any proportion of the monies will be made on a deferred basis; • Specify your proposed exchange deposit and confirm that this will be nonrefundable; • Provide details of how you propose to fund the purchase, including confirmation that your bid has received full board approval, or equivalent, and if not, the process and anticipated timescales required to obtain such approval; • Provide any other information that you feel should be taken into consideration in the assessment of your bid, for example recent experience in delivering schemes of this nature in the vicinity or in dealing with the Vale of White Horse District Council.
Northern third of site, facing south
Viewings Please contact the agents in order to arrange a site viewing. Prior to inspecting the site, Savills strongly recommend that you discuss any points which are likely to affect your interest in the site, in order that you do not make a wasted journey. Neither the vendors nor their agents will be responsible for any damage or loss
caused to any potential purchasers, their agents or consultants whilst on site.
Information Pack An electronic information pack is available which includes all planning documentation and title information. Please click here to access the information pack.
Local Authority Vale of White Horse District Council 135 Eastern Avenue Milton Park Abingdon OX14 4SB www.whitehorsedc.gov.uk
Important Notice Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.
Savills Hawker House 5-6 Napier Court Napier Road Reading RG1 8BW
savills.co.uk
Ed Keeling +44(0)1189 520 507 [email protected]
Nathalia Gorvin +44(0)1189 520 520 [email protected]
■■ Residential development opportunity in Longworth, Oxfordshire ■■ Outline planning consent for 25 dwellings (including 9 affordable dwellings) ■■ Opportunity to condense the existing planning consent and increase the overall number of dwellings ■■ Total Site area of approximately 3.12 hectares (7.7 acres) ■■ Unconditional offers are invited by noon on Friday 27th October 2017
savills.co.uk
Location
Planning
The site is located in Longworth, to the western end of the village of Kingston Bagpuize. The village is located approximately 16.5 km (10.3 miles) to the south-west of Oxford, and approximately 33.5 km (20.8 miles) to the north of the M4, accessed via the A420 / A419.
The land benefits from outline planning permission for up to 25 dwellings (P16/V0234/O), with 35% affordable housing provision (9 dwellings). The indicative dwellings range in size from 1 to 5 bedrooms, with scale, appearance, layout and landscaping reserved for consideration at a later date. An indicative schedule of accommodation is outlined below:
The land is located approximately 19.9 km (12.3 miles) north-west of Didcot Parkway train station. There is a main line train service providing journey times to London Paddington in approximately 42 minutes at peak times and Reading in approximately 15 minutes.
Number of
Size (Sq Ft)
Market
Affordable
Number of Units
Number of Units
Total
1
646
-
3
3
2
1,001
2
3
5
3
1,701
6
3
9
4
2,303
4
-
4
5
2,799
4
-
4
The village is served by Stagecoach and RH Bus services. There are services up to every 20 minutes to Oxford or Swindon on route 66 running Mondays to Saturdays and hourly services on Sundays. There are services to the towns Abingdon and Witney on the X15 service running Monday to Saturday. Longworth has a public house, restaurant, hotel, village hall and a number of retailers including a One Stop Shop, The Log Cabin Newsagents and Crossroads garage. There a number of primary and secondary schools in the area, both state and private, including John Bland Primary School, located within the village, Abingdon Preparatory and Senior School, St Helen & St Katherine and Radley College.
Site Description The site comprises an irregularly shaped parcel of garden land totalling circa 3.12 hectares (7.7 acres) which lies south of Springfield Farm. The site is currently a large residential garden which is laid to lawn and interspersed with mature trees. The site boundaries are marked by mature planting on all sides, with woodland demarcating the southern boundary.
Southern third of site, facing west
Eastern third of site, looking south
Existing pond, to be retained
Existing Dwelling & Garden, facing north
A pond is situated in the western part of the site, which is due to be retained in line with the existing outline planning consent. Access to the site is achieved via the entrance to Springfield Farm off Bullockspits Lane, south of the Faringdon Road. A Section 278 agreement with the council for the upgrade of Bullockspit Lane has now been signed. The new development will be on a private road, off Bullockspit Lane. At present the site is surrounded by residential properties to the north and open countryside on the other three sides. We understand that residential development is taking place to the north west and north east of the site. Planning consent was granted on 16th December 2016. We understand that the following S106 contributions have been negotiated, the costs of which we expect to be borne by the purchaser. Please therefore allow for these contributions within your offer. These costs are broken down as follows: • Bus Service Contribution - £25,000 • Primary Education Contribution - £93,891 • Bowls Club Contribution - £1,401 • Bus Shelter Contribution - £3,000 • Outdoor Tennis Contribution - £2,525 • Public Art Contrbution - £7,500 • Refuse and Recycling Contribution £170 per Dwelling • Scout Hut Contribution - £10,000 • Youth Sport Contribution - £1,398
Full details of the Section 106 agreement can be found within the information pack. A Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is due to be implemented on the 1st November 2017 within the Vale of White Horse District. All planning documents can be found within the information pack.
Development Potential We consider that there is the possibility of amending the existing consent so that the 25 dwellings are built over a reduced land area. There would subsequently be the option to purchase the remaining land for additional units, subject to gaining the necessary consents.
Method of Sale Unconditional bids are invited from interested parties by noon on Thursday Friday 27th October. Please note that the vendor will not be obliged to accept the highest or any other offer. In order that we are able to accurately appraise all offers on a like for like basis please provide the following information in support of your bid: • Confirmation of any conditions attached to the offer, and the anticipated timescales for satisfying the conditions;
• Provide details of any further information required prior to exchange, including anticipated timescales; • Specify any proposed uplift or overage provisions contained within your offer; • Specify any assumptions made in relation to anticipated abnormal development costs; • Specify anticipated affordable housing receipts allowed for within your bid, and confirm whether these are based on a firm offer from a Registered Provider; • Confirmation of your anticipated timescales for exchange and completion of contracts; • Specify if any proportion of the monies will be made on a deferred basis; • Specify your proposed exchange deposit and confirm that this will be nonrefundable; • Provide details of how you propose to fund the purchase, including confirmation that your bid has received full board approval, or equivalent, and if not, the process and anticipated timescales required to obtain such approval; • Provide any other information that you feel should be taken into consideration in the assessment of your bid, for example recent experience in delivering schemes of this nature in the vicinity or in dealing with the Vale of White Horse District Council.
Northern third of site, facing south
Viewings Please contact the agents in order to arrange a site viewing. Prior to inspecting the site, Savills strongly recommend that you discuss any points which are likely to affect your interest in the site, in order that you do not make a wasted journey. Neither the vendors nor their agents will be responsible for any damage or loss
caused to any potential purchasers, their agents or consultants whilst on site.
Information Pack An electronic information pack is available which includes all planning documentation and title information. Please click here to access the information pack.
Local Authority Vale of White Horse District Council 135 Eastern Avenue Milton Park Abingdon OX14 4SB www.whitehorsedc.gov.uk
Important Notice Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.
Savills Hawker House 5-6 Napier Court Napier Road Reading RG1 8BW
savills.co.uk
Ed Keeling +44(0)1189 520 507 [email protected]
Nathalia Gorvin +44(0)1189 520 520 [email protected]
