Land for sale in Staverton Road, Bradford-On-Avon BA15

For sale by private treaty

A Unique Residential Development Site with Planning Permission for 5 dwellings and awaiting Planning Permission for a further 12 dwellings at Woolley Park Farm, Bradford-On-Avon, Wiltshire, BA15 1TU
• Exceptionally unique development opportunity
• Awaiting Planning to convert farm buildings to 12 dwellings
• Beautiful Grade II Listed Farmhouse available by negotiation
• Near the attractive market town of Bradford-On-Avon
• Class Q Planning to convert 5 new dwellings
• Class Q = 689.5 sqm (7,419 sqft)
• Anticipated planning = 2,698 sqm (30,000 sqft)
• Available only as a whole
tender deadline – 12 noon Wednesday 18th September 2024

M4 Junction 18 – 11.4 miles, Bradford-On-Avon – 1 mile, Bradford-On-Avon Railway Station – 1.3 miles, Bristol – 17.1 miles, Bath – 5.9 miles, A36 Junction – 3.8 miles

Development description

A rare and unique opportunity to purchase a farmyard redevelopment scheme on the outskirts of Bradford-On-Avon, benefitting from permitted development consent to convert 5 dwellings and awaiting planning consent for a further 12, subject to finalising the Section 106 contributions. The site benefits from a Class Q consent which has been granted for 5 dwellings. The remainder of the site consists of traditional stone-constructed barns and steel portal frame agricultural buildings with an anticipated outline consent to convert into 12 dwellings and garaging. The property shaded red and green below is only available as a whole.

Woolley park farmhouse

Woolley Park Farmhouse is an impressive south facing Grade II Listed property, dating back to the 19th Century. The elevations consist of traditional local limestone, under a slate roof with sash windows. Internally, the Farmhouse provides 6 bedrooms over a generous floor area and is surrounded by gardens to the east and south. The Farmhouse retains many of its original period features allowing for an opportunity to be renovated into a wonderful family home. The Vendors will consider including the Farmhouse and land shaded blue on the sale plan in a sale, subject to achieving an acceptable offer.

Location

Woolley Park Farm is situated in the greenbelt on the outskirts of Bradford-On-Avon, a sought-after historic Saxon market town in west Wiltshire. Bradford-On-Avon railway station is less than 2 miles away, with high-speed train links to London Paddington. Bristol Temple Meads takes just 30 minutes, with Bath Spa less than 15 minutes. Bradford-On-Avon sits on the edge of the Cotswold National Landscape and boasts many quaint and cobbled streets within the town centre. There are many shops, boutiques, pubs and restaurants which will be a joy to explore, alongside a selection of riverside walks beside the nearby Kennet & Avon canal.

The World Heritage City of Bath is a short journey away and provides a wealth of cultural heritage, including amenities such as the Royal Bath theatre, fine dining, and award-winning cafes. Cumberwell Golf Club is only 2 miles from the property, with Bath Rugby Club, Badminton Horse Trials and Bath racecourse all close by.

The area has a selection of very well-regarded schools for all ages, including many C of E primary schools. Local private schools include The Royal High School for Girls, Prior Park, Monkton Combe, Kingswood and Stonar School.

Planning

Prior Approval was granted on 28th November 2023 by Wiltshire Council to convert three agricultural barns into 5 residential dwellings. Application reference pl/2023/08195.
In addition, the Vendors are waiting on confirmation of the Section 106 contributions from Wiltshire Council for a planning consent for the conversion of 12 open market dwellings with associated garaging. Application reference pl/2023/10030.
Further details including both planning applications can be found on Wiltshire Council’s planning portal or on Webbpaton’s data room. Please contact Webbpaton to be granted access to the data room.

Access

The outline planning consent includes provisions for a new separate access to the site. This access will have good visibility splays onto Staverton Road and both the construction and maintenance will be the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Vendor will retain a right of access for all times and for all purposes over the first 20 meters of the new access adjoining Staverton Road in order to gain access to retained farmland.

Section 106 planning obligations
Awaiting confirmation from Wiltshire Council in relation to planning reference pl/2023/10030.

Community infrastructure levy (cil)
There is no cil payable on this development under the current planning permission. All interested parties are to make their own enquires and familiarise themselves with the relevant cil forms which are to be submitted to Wiltshire Council.

VAT

The land is currently not registered for VAT.

Council tax

Woolley Park Farmhouse is currently deregistered for Council Tax.

Electricity

The site benefits from an existing three phase electricity connection. It is the Purchasers responsibility to see if this connection is suitable for the proposed development. Details are listed on the online data room.

Overage

The sale will include a development uplift clause if planning is granted for any use other than agricultural or equestrian, beyond the anticipated total number of consented dwellings. Such an overage will be calculated at 30% of the increase in value, less the cost of obtaining planning permission. This will be payable by the Purchaser to the Vendor, 45 days after planning is granted, and will be protected by a charge. Such an overage will be payable for a duration of 30 years from the completion of the sale. Please note the Vendor will consider alternative overage proposals.

Viewings

All viewings of Woolley Park Farmhouse are strictly by appointment only and must be accompanied by a member of Webbpaton. Viewings should be arranged through George King or Pippa Wildern at Webbpaton.

Gas

The site does not currently benefit from a mains gas connection. We understand there to be a gas connection in the local vicinity. Purchasers are to make their own enquiries.

British telecom and broadband

The Farmhouse benefits from a BT Broadband connection. Purchasers are to make their own enquiries into alternative providers or upgrading the existing connection.

Water

The site currently benefits from mains water and the Farmhouse benefits from a private water supply. It is the Purchasers responsibility to see if this connection is suitable for the proposed development. Details are listed on the online data room.

Sewer

The Farmhouse benefits from a septic tank situated in the farmyard. We understand mains sewerage is located along Staverton Road. It is the Purchasers responsibility to see if this connection is suitable for the proposed development.

Legal costs

The successful Purchaser’s solicitor is to provide a legal undertaking of £10,000 plus VAT to the Vendor’s solicitor if there are abortive legal fees incurred by the Purchaser pulling out of the sale. This is also to cover the Vendor pulling out due to the agreed Heads of Terms being altered by the Purchaser. All other legal costs will be the responsibility of each party.

Dataroom

Contact Webbpaton to be granted permission to the data room.

Tender terms

The Land coloured in red on the attached plan is offered for sale by Informal Tender. Bidders should note that the Vendors are offering this land for freehold sale. Written or email Tenders are to be sent to Messrs Webbpaton’s office at the address below by 12 noon on Wednesday 18th September 2024. Offers should be submitted by email or in a sealed envelope marked: “For the attention of George King – Woolley Park Development Tender”

Further information

Please download the particulars for full details, or contact George King or Pippa Wildern at Webbpaton.