Land For Sale £1,250,000
An exciting opportunity to acquire a prestigious development site on the edge of the Devonshire market town of Holsworthy.
Phased planning permission granted for up to 70 dwellings fully packaged and ready to develop.
High end user demand for stylish upmarket gated village resort.
LOCATION
The site is located on the edge of the thriving market town of Holsworthy and is well situated within ’The Ruby Country’ positioned between the North Cornwall/North Devon coastline and Dartmoor National Park. Holsworthy is an iconic Devonshire market town renowned for its weekly markets. The site is close to the town with its busy market square and shops, schools, doctors surgery. The town also has a Waitrose supermarket, sports hall, swimming pool and golf course. The North Cornish coast, with its sandy surfing beaches, dramatic scenery and coastal footpath, is close by and the popular Cornish coastal town of Bude offers much to see and do. Dartmoor National Park is only 20 miles distance and provides walking and recreational opportunities. The regional City of Exeter is 45 miles with its mainline railway and bus stations, airport and link to the M5 motorway.
DESCRIPTION
Opportunity to purchase up to approximately 12 acres of permitted development site on the edges of the thriving market town of Holsworthy. A good sized mainly level site with excellent access, currently with planning permission for 70 houses in total and huge potential to add value. The planning permission has been achieved in three stages which allows for a phased development plan with high end used demand. The potential to create a sought-after gated community ready to commence works almost immediately upon sale. A rural location still only 15 minutes from the sea.
PLANNING CONSENT
Outline Planning consent was granted by Torridge District Council under cover of application number 1/0537/2017/OUT dated 26th September 2017 for 5 open market detached dwellings and subsequent Reserved Matters application number 1/0885/2019/REM on the 3rd June 2020.
An additional Outline Planning consent was granted by Torridge District Council under cover of application number 1/0467/2018/OUTM dated 29th October 2018. Subsequent Reserved Matters application was granted under cover of application number 1/0886/2019/REMM on the 3rd June 2020.
Further Detailed Planning permission was granted under application number 1/0298/2021/FULM for an additional 50 Dwellings on 21st April 2023.
Please note all planning documents can be downloaded directly from the Torridge District Council's website using the above reference numbers.
SECTION 106 AGREEMENT HIGHLIGHTS
ALLOTMENTS CONTRIBUTION
Means the sum of £ 9,123.16 (nine thousand One hundred and twenty three pounds and sixteen pence) to be used by the Council towards additional community allotments in the vicinity of the Site
EARLY YEARS CONTRIBUTION
Means the sum of £3,750.00 (three thousand seven hundred and fifty pounds) to be used by the County towards additional early years provision within Holsworthy or at Holsworthy Primary School
OFF SITE PARKS AND SPORTS CONTRIBUTION
Means the sum of £189,761.68 (one hundred and eighty nine thousand seven hundred and sixty one pounds and sixty eight pence) to be used by the Council towards additional parks, sports and recreational facilities to the local community in Holsworthy
PRIMARY EDUCATION CONTRIBUTION
Means the sum of £205,400.00 (two hundred and five thousand four hundred pounds) to be used by the County towards the extension/improvement of Holsworthy Primary School.
FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION with ALLSOP on 15TH February 2024 (unless sold prior)
Legal pack available for download from the auctioneers Allsop and link can be provided.
SERVICES
Both mains water, foul drainage and electricity supplies are all accessible and close to or on site.
TENURE
Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.
LAND PLAN AND DRAWINGS
For identification purposes only. Based on ordnance survey extracts. The areas identified are not guaranteed and purchasers must satisfy themselves as to their accuracy.
VIEWINGS
By appointment only.
ADDITIONAL CHARGES
Additional charges and fees might be charged by the seller and/or other third parties. You are strongly advised to read the Special Conditions of Sale for the Lot available from the auctioneers “Allsop” prior to bidding to check for any additional charges and fees and to check the addendum which might also (but does not always) contain details of such amounts.
DIRECTIONS
From Holsworthy proceed on the A388 towards Bideford. Pass over one mini roundabout and continue on to the next, taking a left hand turn towards the Industrial Estate. At the T junction, turn left and follow this road and just before reaching the Hospital see the site and ‘for sale’ sign on the left hand side.
Phased planning permission granted for up to 70 dwellings fully packaged and ready to develop.
High end user demand for stylish upmarket gated village resort.
LOCATION
The site is located on the edge of the thriving market town of Holsworthy and is well situated within ’The Ruby Country’ positioned between the North Cornwall/North Devon coastline and Dartmoor National Park. Holsworthy is an iconic Devonshire market town renowned for its weekly markets. The site is close to the town with its busy market square and shops, schools, doctors surgery. The town also has a Waitrose supermarket, sports hall, swimming pool and golf course. The North Cornish coast, with its sandy surfing beaches, dramatic scenery and coastal footpath, is close by and the popular Cornish coastal town of Bude offers much to see and do. Dartmoor National Park is only 20 miles distance and provides walking and recreational opportunities. The regional City of Exeter is 45 miles with its mainline railway and bus stations, airport and link to the M5 motorway.
DESCRIPTION
Opportunity to purchase up to approximately 12 acres of permitted development site on the edges of the thriving market town of Holsworthy. A good sized mainly level site with excellent access, currently with planning permission for 70 houses in total and huge potential to add value. The planning permission has been achieved in three stages which allows for a phased development plan with high end used demand. The potential to create a sought-after gated community ready to commence works almost immediately upon sale. A rural location still only 15 minutes from the sea.
PLANNING CONSENT
Outline Planning consent was granted by Torridge District Council under cover of application number 1/0537/2017/OUT dated 26th September 2017 for 5 open market detached dwellings and subsequent Reserved Matters application number 1/0885/2019/REM on the 3rd June 2020.
An additional Outline Planning consent was granted by Torridge District Council under cover of application number 1/0467/2018/OUTM dated 29th October 2018. Subsequent Reserved Matters application was granted under cover of application number 1/0886/2019/REMM on the 3rd June 2020.
Further Detailed Planning permission was granted under application number 1/0298/2021/FULM for an additional 50 Dwellings on 21st April 2023.
Please note all planning documents can be downloaded directly from the Torridge District Council's website using the above reference numbers.
SECTION 106 AGREEMENT HIGHLIGHTS
ALLOTMENTS CONTRIBUTION
Means the sum of £ 9,123.16 (nine thousand One hundred and twenty three pounds and sixteen pence) to be used by the Council towards additional community allotments in the vicinity of the Site
EARLY YEARS CONTRIBUTION
Means the sum of £3,750.00 (three thousand seven hundred and fifty pounds) to be used by the County towards additional early years provision within Holsworthy or at Holsworthy Primary School
OFF SITE PARKS AND SPORTS CONTRIBUTION
Means the sum of £189,761.68 (one hundred and eighty nine thousand seven hundred and sixty one pounds and sixty eight pence) to be used by the Council towards additional parks, sports and recreational facilities to the local community in Holsworthy
PRIMARY EDUCATION CONTRIBUTION
Means the sum of £205,400.00 (two hundred and five thousand four hundred pounds) to be used by the County towards the extension/improvement of Holsworthy Primary School.
FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION with ALLSOP on 15TH February 2024 (unless sold prior)
Legal pack available for download from the auctioneers Allsop and link can be provided.
SERVICES
Both mains water, foul drainage and electricity supplies are all accessible and close to or on site.
TENURE
Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.
LAND PLAN AND DRAWINGS
For identification purposes only. Based on ordnance survey extracts. The areas identified are not guaranteed and purchasers must satisfy themselves as to their accuracy.
VIEWINGS
By appointment only.
ADDITIONAL CHARGES
Additional charges and fees might be charged by the seller and/or other third parties. You are strongly advised to read the Special Conditions of Sale for the Lot available from the auctioneers “Allsop” prior to bidding to check for any additional charges and fees and to check the addendum which might also (but does not always) contain details of such amounts.
DIRECTIONS
From Holsworthy proceed on the A388 towards Bideford. Pass over one mini roundabout and continue on to the next, taking a left hand turn towards the Industrial Estate. At the T junction, turn left and follow this road and just before reaching the Hospital see the site and ‘for sale’ sign on the left hand side.
