FOR SALE LAND AT BLACKSMITH LANE, CALOW, CHESTERFIELD, S44 5TQ Residential Development Opportunity Approximately 0.23 hectares (0.57 acres) with outline planning permission for 5 detached new dwellings adjacent to 71 Blacksmith Lane Page 1 of 7
Location The site is located to the north east of Blacksmith Lane, in the village of Calow that lies within 2 miles to the east of Chesterfield. Calow has a selection of community facilities including: primary school public house, community centre, and local shop. Nearby Chesterfield and its outlying districts provide and share a good range of shops and other amenities, including markets and the East Midlands Designer Outlet. Chesterfield is easily accessible by public transport with bus route 82 running every 15 minutes from the bottom of Blacksmith Lane (Eastwood Park bus stop). Chesterfield railway station provides frequent services to destinations such as Sheffield, Nottingham, Manchester and further afield. Description The site wraps itself around an existing detached bungalow (No.71), fronting on to Blacksmith Lane, which has a large domestic curtilage. The existing dwelling, along with much of the surrounding development is believed to date to the late 1950s. The site is relatively level although the site is slightly elevated in relation to the road with a lower front garden. The rear garden slopes gently down to the eastern boundary. Boundaries are defined by a concrete post/timber fence and by planting. The site is currently accessed from Blacksmith Lane and the new access will require 2.4 x 43m visibility splays in either direction. Planning Permission The planning permission is for the alteration of the existing bungalow plus the construction of five new detached dwellings for private sale on the land to the side and rear of the existing bungalow. The existing detached garage is to be demolished and a replacement attached garage constructed in a new location as shown on the site layout plan as proposed drawing number 086.(10).01 PA3. A new vehicular access situated between the existing property and 73 Blacksmith Lane will serve the new dwellings. Whilst the planning permission is in outline, the details of the means of vehicular access, landscaping, layout and scale have already been approved, with only appearance of the proposed dwelling being retained as reserved matter. All of the proposed new dwellings are detached 3 bedroom properties with two or more car parking spaces, plus a detached garage and a private rear garden. Internally each dwelling has a master bedroom on the ground floor together with the main living accommodation comprising kitchen, lounge, dining room, utility and wc. On the first floor, which is in the roof space, there are a further two bedrooms, the main bathroom, wardrobes and storage areas. The gross internal areas of the proposed new dwellings are shown by Niche Design Architects as 126 square metres (1,356 square feet) each, as detailed on the on ground and first floor plans drawing number 086.(10).11 PA1. Page 2 of 7
Site Layout NB: Number 71 excluded from the sale Page 3 of 7
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Services It is understood that storm and foul drainage connections, mains water, electricity, gas and telecommunications services are available in the area. Services information is contained within the information package although none of the existing services have been inspected or tested and prospective purchasers should investigate these matters to their own satisfaction. Local Planning Authority North East Derbyshire District Council, Council House, Saltergate, Chesterfield, S40 1LF. Telephone: 01246 217178. Website: www.ne-derbyshire.gov.uk Highway Authority Derbyshire County Council, County Hall, Matlock, DE4 3AG. www.derbyshire.gov.uk Telephone: 01629 533190. Website: Information Package An electronic information package is available on a dedicated website. Login details will be provided following receipt of an initial expression of interest. The following documents will be made available: Location Maps Photographs Planning Application Form and Supporting Documents Decision Notice Drawings and Landscaping Topographical Survey Stage 1 Desk Study ARP Geotechnical Limited June 2014 Stage 2 Intrusive Ground Investigation ARP Geotechnical Limited February 2015 Drilling Report ARP Geotechnical Limited April 2015 Drainage Statement Utility Information Land Registry Title Information Energy Performance Certificate Within their appraisals, interested parties should allow for the technical findings within the information pack. Method of Sale The site without the existing detached bungalow is offered for sale by informal tender. Alternatively, interested parties can submit offers for the vendor s consideration of the whole property extending to approximately 0.30 hectares (0.74 acres). The existing bungalow internally comprises of: entrance Page 5 of 7
hall, dining room, kitchen, utility and toilet, living room, bathroom, and two further bedrooms. Renovation of the existing bungalow will be required. Subject to contract offers are invited to be submitted for the freehold interests of the property. Precise boundaries, access arrangements and ancillary works to facilitate the development will be agreed prior to the instruction of solicitors. Vacant possession is to be provided upon legal completion. Location Plan Viewing Arrangements Viewing is strictly by prior appointment only through the sole selling agent Hawksmoor. Prospective purchasers should be aware inspections are made entirely at their own risk and the vendor or their agents accept no liability arising from such inspections. Contact Information If you would like to discuss this site in further detail, please do not hesitate to contact Brian P Egerton or Lisa Cooke at: Hawksmoor, Suites 1 & 2, City Point, Swan Road, Lichfield, WS13 6QZ. Telephone: 01543 266660 Email: begerton@hawksmoorps.co.uk Email: lcooke@hawksmoorps.co.uk Page 6 of 7
Important Note Hawksmoor for themselves and for the vendors of properties whose agents they are, give notice that the particulars and information package are set out in general outline and do not constitute of form part an offer or contract. They are not to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. All descriptions, dimensions (measure approximately as a guide only), reference to condition and necessary permission for use and occupation are given without responsibility to any intending purchaser. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of them. No person acting on behalf of the vendor or agent has authority to make or give representation or warranty on any property. Please contact Hawksmoor if you require additional information or clarification on any points. Any plans reproduced within these particulars and information pack are not to scale. Page 7 of 7