Land For Sale £100,000
Building Plot 6, Millers Place, Soham, CB7 5AH

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DESCRIPTION Choice of 6 individual self-build plots on the edge of this new development by Hopkins Homes. These plots offer a rare opportunity for prospective self-builders. The current development itself comprises of 120 private and affordable homes with a mix of 1- 4 bedrooms with open spaces and is situated approximately 1 mile from the town centre.

Soham is perfectly placed for exploring with the historic city of Ely less than 15 minutes by car where you can visit its ancient Cathedral, enjoy a film at the cinema, enjoy riverside walks or use its new leisure centre or play a round of golf at the local course. A 25-minute drive will take you to the vibrant city of Cambridge with its world-famous university and colleges, fascinating history and internationally acclaimed science park making this diverse and exciting city easily reachable for work, leisure or both.

Soham enjoys excellent road links with the A14, A11 and M11 all in easy reach. Ely railway station is 15 minutes' drive, linking you to London King's Cross in as little as 70 minutes whilst Stansted Airport is a 45- minute drive away. 

IMPORTANT NOTES 1 - The plots are being marketed as Self Build Dwellings as defined in the Self Build and Custom Housebuilding Act 2015

2 - Plot purchasers would need to adhere to the Section 106 Agreement date 24 January 2017 and consequently the Self Build Design Code.

3 - Parties are advised to seek advice on all matters relating to Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL). 

CONDITIONS; Plots must be built out by the same person who purchases them.

Purchasers must live in the property for a minimum of 3 years to claim self build relief. Parties are advised to seek external advice relating to this matter.

Each plot is designed to accommodate a detached home of approximately 900 sq ft with a single garage, although purchasers can submit their own design.

The layout of each self-build dwelling proposed will be regulated by mandatory spacing dimensions to maintain an appropriate appearance and character for the existing development without stifling individual designs of the dwellings. There are strict standoff zones from each boundary and minimum/maximum eave heights;

As the plots are part of the planning permission for the existing development, there are strict rules governing their appearance and layout.

The appearance and scale of each dwelling shall have to be approved by Hopkins Homes prior to the submission of Reserved Matters.

- Each dwelling house is to be set-back broadly parallel to and a minimum of 4 metres from the back-edge of the footway adjacent to the road. No part of the dwelling shall extend forward of this building line;

- Each dwelling house is sited broadly parallel to and a minimum of 1 metre away from either side boundary of its own plot;

- Any garaging, car-port or ancillary building proposed to be erected is sited broadly parallel to and a minimum of 6 metres away from the back-edge of the footway adjacent to the road and a minimum of 1 metre away from either side boundary of its plot;

- The proposed external eaves height is no more than 5 metres above ground level;

- The proposed ridge height is no more than 10 metres above ground level;

- The appearance and scale of each of the dwellings shall have previously been approved by Hopkins Homes Limited prior to the submission of each Reserved Matters Application.

- Any hard surfacing shall be in a bound material - gravel or other loose material shall not be used.Hard surfacing shall be confined to parking and footpath areas only and shall not cover more thanhalf of the front garden area of each plot.

- The proposed details of boundary and plot landscaping, including any areas of hard surfacing, should be agreed with the Local Planning Authority as part of any submission of Reserved Matters. The plot landscaping proposals must include full details of front garden landscaping which shall be planted during the first planting season following the completion of the development.

- Following the purchase of plots, self-builders will undertake to submit Reserved Matters Applications within 6 months and complete their dwellings and associated works within 18 months of the receipt of Reserved Matters Consent.

- The proposed roof and wall materials to be utilised shall match those of the dwellings permitted upon the reminder of the application site.

- Each plot purchaser would be their own Principle Contractor and therefore would be responsible for their own health and safety procedures and any damage to Estate Roads and Service Media would be the responsibility of each plot purchaser. In addition, all development activities would need to be limited to the confines of each plot unless express permission from Hopkins Homes has been granted. 

OFFERS All offers received must be followed up in writing and include the following:

1. Proof of Funding.

2. Details of solicitors to be instructed on the purchase.

3. Details of the anticipated timescales for exchange and completion

4. Confirmation of a 10% deposit on exchange of contracts.

5. Confirmation of understanding of the self-build conditions outlined above. 

VIEWINGS All viewings are to be arranged by the vendors Sole Agents - Call Ian Bovingdon on 07500 115321. 

LOCAL AUTHORITIES East Cambridgeshire District Council
The Grange
Nutholt Lane
Ely
Cambs
CB7 4EE Tel: 01353 665555.


Cambridgeshire County Council
Shire Hall
Castle Hill
Cambridge
CB3 0AP Tel: 03450 455200