FOR SALE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY Indicative boundries for identification purpose only
n Excellent residential development opportunity n Outline planning permission sought for the development of approximately 60 units (including 20% affordable housing) n Unique location within close proximity to Northumberland coast n Site area 4.85 Ha (11.98 acres) Click on image for larger view. LOCATION The site is located to the west of the attractive and sought after village of Longhoughton, Northumberland. Longhoughton is a small village with a population of around 2,000 and is located approximately 7 kilometres (4.3 miles) north east of Alnwick and 60 kilometres (38 miles) north of Newcastle. Road access is primarily via the B1339 which links to the A1068 to the south and in turn connects to the A1 which provides access to the wider road network. Alnmouth station and East Coast Main Line services are around 3 miles away. The village is served by local amenities and benefits from being within commuting distance to Newcastle due to its proximity to the A1. Longhoughton is also within very close proximity to the north Northumberland heritage coastline and popular coastal destinations such as Alnmouth, Warkworth and Craster. DESCRIPTION The site is greenfield in nature and extends to 4.85 Ha (11.98 acres). It is bounded by Station Road to the south, mature vegetation and rail lines to the west, Saint Peter and Pauls church to the east and Westfield Park Community and Sports Venue to the north. Vehicular access will be taken from Station Road to the south of the site and there is also the opportunity to create a pedestrian link which will provide direct access into the village centre from the north east of the site. The site benefits from being within very close proximity to local amenities including a first school and public transport links, as well as being within walking distance to Sugar Sands to the east. Indicative boundaries for identification purposes only. Click on map for larger view. Click on map for larger view.
PLANNING An outline planning application has been submitted for the development of approximately 60 residential dwellings, of which 20% will be delivered as affordable tenure. The site offers an excellent opportunity to create a distinctive low density residential neighbourhood set within an attractive framework of open space and landscape. SERVICES We are advised that services are available from Station Road to the south of the site; however, interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries of the utilities companies. INFORMATION PACK An information pack is available upon request which includes the following: Design and Access Statement; Flood Risk Assessment; Preliminary Environmental Risk Assessment; Transport Statement and Travel Plan; Landscape Masterplan and Visual Appraisal; Noise Assessment; Indicative Site Plans and Tender Label and Bid Pro Forma. Indicative boundaries for identification purposes only. VAT We are advised that VAT is not chargeable on the transaction. TENURE The site is to be sold leasehold with vacant possession. TITLE The sale will be subject to standard Estate covenants. The mines and minerals are reserved. VIEWING The site can be viewed from Station Road. Parties viewing the site are not permitted to enter without prior approval from GVA or The Northumberland Estates. LOCAL AUTHORITY Northumberland County Council, Development Services, County Hall, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 2EF Tel: 01670 627 000 / 0845 600 6400 Click on map for larger view.
CONTACT For further information or to make an appointment to view, please contact: DAVID CRAIG 0191 269 0510 david.craig@gva.co.uk RAY MINTO 0191 269 0514 ray.minto@gva.co.uk METHOD OF DISPOSAL We are instructed to invite sealed informal tenders for our clients freehold interest. Tenders are sought by noon Wednesday 18th November 2015. Tenders are requested in writing and must be accompanied by a completed Bid Pro Forma which is included within the information pack. Tenders should be submitted to: GVA, Central Square, Forth Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3PJ. Or alternatively emailed to david.craig@gva.co.uk Please note that our client is not obliged to accept the highest or indeed any offer received. RETAINED LAND The area shaded blue on the Proposed Site plan is to be retained by The Northumberland Estates. PROPOSED SITE Click on map for larger view. LEGAL AND SURVEYORS COSTS Each party is to be responsible for its legal and surveyors costs incurred in the transaction. Subject to Contract Particulars dated 15th October 2015 DISCLAIMER Bilfinger GVA is the trading name of GVA Grimley limited, conditions under which particulars are issued by GVA Grimley Limited for themselves, for any joint agents and for the vendors or lessors of this property whose agents they are, give notice that: (i) the particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intending purchases or lessors and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, an offer or contract. (ii) all descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and necessary permission for use and occupation, and other details, are given in good faith and are believed to be correct but any intending purchasers or tenants should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them. (iii) no person in the employment of GVA Grimley Limited or any joint agents has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property. (iv) all rentals and prices are quoted exclusive of VAT Reproduced by courtesy of the Controller of HMSO Crown Copyright reserved. Licence No 774359. If applicable, with consent of Chas E Goad, Cartographers, Old Hatfield, Geographers A-Z Map Co Ltd and/or The Automobile Association. For identification purposes only.