RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT SITE. Land South of Dunmore Road, Little Bowden MARKET HARBOROUGH

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1 RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT SITE Land South of Dunmore Road, Little Bowden MARKET HARBOROUGH

2 Land South of Dunmore Road, Little Bowden, An opportunity to acquire approx ha (5.128 ac) of residential development land with outline planning permission for up to 40 dwellings Little Bowden, and the adjoining settlement of, provide strong range of local amenities and a wealth of retail, leisure, commercial and employment opportunities within the local vicinity. These include Little Bowden Primary School (approx. 0.3 miles from the development site) the Harborough Leisure Centre and Two Shires doctor s surgery (approx. 0.6 miles), a range of independent stores and a number of national supermarkets (approx. 0.7 miles), a good selection public houses, bars and eateries, as well as a Church. From town centre, the site is accessed via Northampton Road then Scotland Road. The development will take access from Dunmore Road. Location The development site is ideally located on the edge of Little Bowden and less than 1 mile from the centre of. The soughtafter location provides a rural setting, surrounded by attractive countryside, that benefits from excellent commuter links. railway station is situated approx. 1 mile (a minute walk) from the site, with direct trains to Leicester (under 15mins) and London (approx. 1h 10mins), as well as the wider rail network. The site also has good access to the A14, M1 and M6 with the recently upgraded Catthorpe Motorway Interchange only 17 miles to the west.

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4 Planning The development site lies to south of Little Bowden, only a short walk from the centre of. The development area extends to approximately ha (5.128 acres) currently comprising a single field of arable land, rising gradually from north to south. The land is enclosed by well-established mature hedgerows and scattered trees to the western and southern boundaries. Granted via Planning Committee at Harborough District Council, the site has the benefit of outline planning permission (ref. 15/01391/OUT) for residential development of up to 40 dwellings with associated access, pedestrian links, public open space, car parking, landscaping and drainage (all matters reserved). The above planning application was accompanied by an illustrative layout (see adjacent), therefore a reserved matters scheme reflecting similar principles of design should also receive officer support. The granting of permission is subject to a number of planning conditions, which are identified within the decision notice attached within the information pack. A range of technical studies have been undertaken, which are available upon request. Section 106 Agreement A Section 106 Agreement has been negotiated and is available upon request. Interested parties are invited to review the agreement in full as all obligations under the S106 are to be of the responsibility of the Purchaser upon legal completion and the Purchaser is to indemnify the Seller against any future costs or liabilities. In summary, the S106 contains the following provision (list not exhaustive): Education Contribution Community Facility Contribution NHS, Library & Waste Facilities Contributions Public Open Space On-Site Maintenance and Off-site Contributions Travel Pack & Bus Pass Contributions Affordable Housing The approved development scheme is subject to a requirement of 30% on-site affordable housing. Harborough District Council have not provided a specific unit mix or tenure split at this time, to ensure it accords accurately with housing need at the time of reserved matter approval. Illustrative Layout (not to scale)

5 Method of Sale The site is being offered FOR SALE by way of informal tender, with a preference for unconditional offers. Any conditional offers are required to clearly specify any conditions attached. Purchasers are invited to submit offers in writing (or letter format via ) by 12:00 noon on Friday 21 st April 2016, clearly marked Tender Land at Dunmore Road F.A.O. Chris Green. Tenders should be for a sum certain and expressed in pounds sterling. Bidders are asked to provide a summary of any abnormal cost assumptions used in formulating their proposals All offers will be acknowledged. It is intended that 2-3 preferred bidders will be shortlisted and then invited to submit best and final net bids. The vendors reserve the right to reject any or all offers. Overage Interested parties should note that the vendors have the right to impose an overage on unit numbers/coverage and a sales value overage and are requested to provide details of the same within their bid submissions. Tenure The land will be sold freehold, with vacant possession given on legal completion. Wayleaves, Covenants, Easements & Rights of Way The land is to be sold subject to all wayleaves, easements, covenants and rights of way, whether disclosed or not. The site has the benefit of unrestricted rights of access from Dunmore Road. Legal Costs Each party will be responsible for their own legal costs. Value AddedTax Please note the vendor reserves the right to charge VAT and this will be payable by the purchaser on legal completion in addition to the purchase price. The VAT will be recoverable by the purchaser in the usual manner. Viewings Any person in possession of these particulars may view the site during daylight hours. Agent s Note For clarification, Andrew Granger & Co wish to inform prospective purchasers that we have prepared these particulars as a general guide. Local Authority Harborough District Council The Symington Building Adam and Eve Street Leicestershire LE16 7AG Tel: Further Information For any further enquiries with regard to the land, please contact the agents: Andrew Granger & Co Phoenix House 52 High Street Leicestershire LE16 7AF Contact: Chris Green Tel: Fax: chris.green@andrewgranger.co.uk

6 Andrew Granger & Co for themselves and the vendors/lessors of this property whose agents they give notice that:- 1. Prospective purchasers/tenants should note that no statement in these details is to be relied upon as representation of fact and prospective purchasers/tenants should satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the accuracy of the statements contained. These particulars so not form part of any contract. Established in 1989, East Midlands property experts Andrew Granger & Co. are a wide multidisciplinary consultancy featuring residential sales and lettings, commercial, rural and professional services. Offering a high quality and affordable service, Andrew Granger & Co. have the expertise and experience to assist with Planning and Development queries across the Midlands and further afield. Andrew Granger & Co is a trading name of Andrew Granger & Co Ltd; Reg. No Registered office: Phoenix House, 52 High Street,, Leicestershire, LE16 7AF. VAT No.: Phoenix House, 52 High Street, Market Harborough, LE16 7AF Leicester Attenborough House, Rutland Street, Leicester, LE1 1RD Loughborough 2 High Street, Loughborough, LE11 2PY 2. Please note that appliances, services or installations have been tested and no guarantee as to condition or suitability is confirmed or implied. Prospective purchasers/tenants are advised to obtain verification from their surveyor or solicitor. Contents, fixtures & fittings are excluded, unless specially mentioned within these particulars. 3. All measurements mentioned within these particulars are approximate. Photographs are also provided for guidance purposes only. 4. No person in employment of Andrew Granger & Co has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property or these particulars nor enter into any contract relating to the property on behalf of the vendors/lessors. 5. Site plans and floor plans are for guidance purposes only and are not to scale and should not be relied upon as a statement of fact. If Ordnance Survey maps are provided, it has the permission of the controller H.M.S.O Crown Copyright reserved, Licence No Any reference to the use or alterations of any part of the property does not imply that the necessary planning, building regulations or other consents have been obtained. It is the responsibility of the purchaser or lessee to confirm that these have been dealt with properly and that all information is correct.