Land For Sale £300,000
A Unique Opportunity for a "Self Builder" to build a small dwelling, in a large paddock, just under 1 acre and adjoining an Equestrian Facility that could offer livery.
** Please read the information below in full **
Happy Acres offers countryside surroundings and views (located in the Greenbelt) and less than 10 minutes from London Gatwick's South Terminal. It's located near the Lowfield Heath Windmill with public footpaths, bridleways and 80 acres of Ancient Woodland (Glovers Wood) on your doorstep to explore.
Walking distance from the heart of Charlwood village yet far enough away to enjoy seclusion, this is a very rare opportunity for a keen self builder to obtain a good size plot with a small dwelling. The current size of the property is 39.2 m2. Once the property is built, one should have rights, under permitted development to extend the property subject to the necessary approvals via the lpa.
Viewing Arrangements:
Viewings are to commence on Saturday 3rd September (it is not available to view before this date, no exceptions).
The property is secured behind electric gates and therefore viewings are strictly by appointment only.
A covenant will be put in place that no more dwellings, caravans or mobile homes can be put on the land but the private owner will have rights to extend and improve their own property.
Prior Approval was granted under Planning Ref: Mo/2020/1019 which can be viewed through the "Mole Valley Planning Portal".
The planning application is that of Permitted Development which requires "Prior Approval" ; conversion under Class Q (gdpo: Agricultural to Residential) this was granted in June 2020 and runs until June 2023. Please note, the "Agricultural Barn" that was also approved under the same planning reference is not included in this sale and will not be for sale. Please also be aware that the "Informative" given in the decision notice does not apply to the Poultry Barn which is the property we're offering to the open market.
Cil: The Community Infrastructure Levy Charge of £22,474.93 was applicable to conversion of both properties so one should be able to reduce that on a pro rata basis to roughly half (based on 39.2 m2 not the original total of 76.98). There are also cil exceptions available for Self Builders but you would have to make your own enquiries with Mole Valley District Council regarding this, it is strongly advised you make these enquiries before commencing work to negotiate the trigger points for payment (if required).
** please take planning advice on everyting said in this listing if it influences your desire to purchase this freehold ** The Advice is offered in good faith through experience in the local area.
Faq's:
Can I erect/site a mobile home or caravan
"No. Article 4 greenbelt restrictions and covenant's will be in place"
Can I extend the property?
"This should be possible under permitted development (pd) once the property is built"
Are there any planning conditions?
"There is only one pre commencement condition relating to noise insulation which needs to be cleared, the original planning consultant can help with this"
Can I offer airport parking on the land?
"No, it's agricultural/equestrian land"
Can I keep Horses/Horse/Pony?
"Stabling would require planning permission, although Mole Valley can be quite sympathetic to equestrian uses. You can of course have stabling on skids (temporary structure) or discuss with the neighbour regarding livery services"
Can I erect out-buildings?
"Typically no, but the local authority does have fair rules on garages, car ports and ancillary domestic buildings in the curtilage, their policies are below"...
Policy RUD9 - garages and other ancillary domestic buildings in the
Curtilage of dwellings in the countryside
Where planning permission is required, new garages and other ancillary domestic buildings in the
countryside outside the settlement areas of the villages identified in Policies RUD1, RUD2 and
RUD3 will normally be permitted provided they:
1. Are not excessive in size having regard to the size of the dwelling they are to serve;
2. Do not constitute a dominant feature, having regard to the scale of the existing dwelling nor detract from
the rural character or appearance of the locality;
3. Are not readily capable of subsequent conversion to residential accommodation;
4. Are not to replace an existing garage that has been converted to residential use;
5. Are for ancillary domestic purposes only
** Please read the information below in full **
Happy Acres offers countryside surroundings and views (located in the Greenbelt) and less than 10 minutes from London Gatwick's South Terminal. It's located near the Lowfield Heath Windmill with public footpaths, bridleways and 80 acres of Ancient Woodland (Glovers Wood) on your doorstep to explore.
Walking distance from the heart of Charlwood village yet far enough away to enjoy seclusion, this is a very rare opportunity for a keen self builder to obtain a good size plot with a small dwelling. The current size of the property is 39.2 m2. Once the property is built, one should have rights, under permitted development to extend the property subject to the necessary approvals via the lpa.
Viewing Arrangements:
Viewings are to commence on Saturday 3rd September (it is not available to view before this date, no exceptions).
The property is secured behind electric gates and therefore viewings are strictly by appointment only.
A covenant will be put in place that no more dwellings, caravans or mobile homes can be put on the land but the private owner will have rights to extend and improve their own property.
Prior Approval was granted under Planning Ref: Mo/2020/1019 which can be viewed through the "Mole Valley Planning Portal".
The planning application is that of Permitted Development which requires "Prior Approval" ; conversion under Class Q (gdpo: Agricultural to Residential) this was granted in June 2020 and runs until June 2023. Please note, the "Agricultural Barn" that was also approved under the same planning reference is not included in this sale and will not be for sale. Please also be aware that the "Informative" given in the decision notice does not apply to the Poultry Barn which is the property we're offering to the open market.
Cil: The Community Infrastructure Levy Charge of £22,474.93 was applicable to conversion of both properties so one should be able to reduce that on a pro rata basis to roughly half (based on 39.2 m2 not the original total of 76.98). There are also cil exceptions available for Self Builders but you would have to make your own enquiries with Mole Valley District Council regarding this, it is strongly advised you make these enquiries before commencing work to negotiate the trigger points for payment (if required).
** please take planning advice on everyting said in this listing if it influences your desire to purchase this freehold ** The Advice is offered in good faith through experience in the local area.
Faq's:
Can I erect/site a mobile home or caravan
"No. Article 4 greenbelt restrictions and covenant's will be in place"
Can I extend the property?
"This should be possible under permitted development (pd) once the property is built"
Are there any planning conditions?
"There is only one pre commencement condition relating to noise insulation which needs to be cleared, the original planning consultant can help with this"
Can I offer airport parking on the land?
"No, it's agricultural/equestrian land"
Can I keep Horses/Horse/Pony?
"Stabling would require planning permission, although Mole Valley can be quite sympathetic to equestrian uses. You can of course have stabling on skids (temporary structure) or discuss with the neighbour regarding livery services"
Can I erect out-buildings?
"Typically no, but the local authority does have fair rules on garages, car ports and ancillary domestic buildings in the curtilage, their policies are below"...
Policy RUD9 - garages and other ancillary domestic buildings in the
Curtilage of dwellings in the countryside
Where planning permission is required, new garages and other ancillary domestic buildings in the
countryside outside the settlement areas of the villages identified in Policies RUD1, RUD2 and
RUD3 will normally be permitted provided they:
1. Are not excessive in size having regard to the size of the dwelling they are to serve;
2. Do not constitute a dominant feature, having regard to the scale of the existing dwelling nor detract from
the rural character or appearance of the locality;
3. Are not readily capable of subsequent conversion to residential accommodation;
4. Are not to replace an existing garage that has been converted to residential use;
5. Are for ancillary domestic purposes only
