Land For Sale £950,000
Description
An excellent and unique opportunity to acquire approx. 40.66 acres of land total. The Property consists of two lots, available separately or as a whole:
Lot 1: Loundsley Green Development Site - Guide Price: £750,000
A prime development site of approx. 2.63 acres edged red on the Site Plan. It is currently grassland and has the benefit of detailed planning consent for 13 detached houses (as shown on the Site Layout Plan) subject to conditions.
Lot 2: Ashgate Plantation - Guide Price: £200,000
A mature woodland of approx. 38.03 acres edged green on the Site Plan. It neighbours the development site and excludes the active telecommunication masts shown on the Site Plan. The sale of the Plantation to be subject to a 10 year Management Plan for the benefit of Lot 1 the cost of which is to be borne by the buyer of Lot 1.
Location
The property is in the Loundsley Green and Ashgate area on the western edge of Chesterfield, approx. 2km from the town centre. The development site and adjoining woodland have excellent access to both the countryside and amenities of Chesterfield. Access to the site is from Loundsley Green Road (B6150), while Ashgate Plantation has access from both Loundsley Green Road and Ashgate Road.
Overage
The sale of the woodland will be subject to an overage clause of 33% of any uplift in value (including that of associated amenity use) from that of existing woodland use for a period of 25 years.
Planning
Copies of the Planning Consent are available along with copies of the documents used for the planning application on request and can be viewed on Chesterfield Borough Council Planning Portal with references che/15/00835, che/19/00093/rem (reserved matters approval) and che/19/00643/DOC (discharge of conditions).
The reports are provided to prospective purchasers for information only to assist in making offers, however intended purchasers still need to corroborate the findings and carry out their own investigations as deemed necessary.
Ashgate Plantation has been designated as a Local Wildlife Site and a management scheme has been carried out to thin the woodland. Whilst the woodland is subject to Tree Protection Orders there is an opportunity for it to compliment a residential development as amenity outdoor space and biodiversity net gain.
Rights of Way, Wayleaves and Easements
There are rights of access from Ashgate Road to the two telecommunication masts situated on the edge of the plantation (which are excluded from the sale).
There is a public footpath along the eastern border of the development site. There are no formal rights of way over Ashgate Plantation.
Tenure and Method of Sale
The land is being sold freehold with vacant possession by private treaty.
Tree Preservation Orders
The land is subject to the following Tree Preservation Orders:
Chesterfield Borough Council Tree Preservation Order 4901.64 reference W1 Ashgate Plantation (1969).
Derbyshire County Council Tree Preservation Order No 52 reference W1.
Sporting, Timber and Mineral Rights
All sporting, timber and mineral rights owned by the vendor are included in the sale.
Viewing
Viewing strictly through the Agents during daylight hours and on possession of this brochure.
Local Planning Authority
Chesterfield Borough Council
Town Hall
Rose Hill
Chesterfield
S40 1LP
Planning
Nick Baseley of iba planning submitted the original planning application who has a wealth of knowledge about the Site and would be pleased to take initial planning queries and be involved in any future work if required.
An excellent and unique opportunity to acquire approx. 40.66 acres of land total. The Property consists of two lots, available separately or as a whole:
Lot 1: Loundsley Green Development Site - Guide Price: £750,000
A prime development site of approx. 2.63 acres edged red on the Site Plan. It is currently grassland and has the benefit of detailed planning consent for 13 detached houses (as shown on the Site Layout Plan) subject to conditions.
Lot 2: Ashgate Plantation - Guide Price: £200,000
A mature woodland of approx. 38.03 acres edged green on the Site Plan. It neighbours the development site and excludes the active telecommunication masts shown on the Site Plan. The sale of the Plantation to be subject to a 10 year Management Plan for the benefit of Lot 1 the cost of which is to be borne by the buyer of Lot 1.
Location
The property is in the Loundsley Green and Ashgate area on the western edge of Chesterfield, approx. 2km from the town centre. The development site and adjoining woodland have excellent access to both the countryside and amenities of Chesterfield. Access to the site is from Loundsley Green Road (B6150), while Ashgate Plantation has access from both Loundsley Green Road and Ashgate Road.
Overage
The sale of the woodland will be subject to an overage clause of 33% of any uplift in value (including that of associated amenity use) from that of existing woodland use for a period of 25 years.
Planning
Copies of the Planning Consent are available along with copies of the documents used for the planning application on request and can be viewed on Chesterfield Borough Council Planning Portal with references che/15/00835, che/19/00093/rem (reserved matters approval) and che/19/00643/DOC (discharge of conditions).
The reports are provided to prospective purchasers for information only to assist in making offers, however intended purchasers still need to corroborate the findings and carry out their own investigations as deemed necessary.
Ashgate Plantation has been designated as a Local Wildlife Site and a management scheme has been carried out to thin the woodland. Whilst the woodland is subject to Tree Protection Orders there is an opportunity for it to compliment a residential development as amenity outdoor space and biodiversity net gain.
Rights of Way, Wayleaves and Easements
There are rights of access from Ashgate Road to the two telecommunication masts situated on the edge of the plantation (which are excluded from the sale).
There is a public footpath along the eastern border of the development site. There are no formal rights of way over Ashgate Plantation.
Tenure and Method of Sale
The land is being sold freehold with vacant possession by private treaty.
Tree Preservation Orders
The land is subject to the following Tree Preservation Orders:
Chesterfield Borough Council Tree Preservation Order 4901.64 reference W1 Ashgate Plantation (1969).
Derbyshire County Council Tree Preservation Order No 52 reference W1.
Sporting, Timber and Mineral Rights
All sporting, timber and mineral rights owned by the vendor are included in the sale.
Viewing
Viewing strictly through the Agents during daylight hours and on possession of this brochure.
Local Planning Authority
Chesterfield Borough Council
Town Hall
Rose Hill
Chesterfield
S40 1LP
Planning
Nick Baseley of iba planning submitted the original planning application who has a wealth of knowledge about the Site and would be pleased to take initial planning queries and be involved in any future work if required.
