Planning permission and listed building consent has been granted for the conversion of a range of traditional Suffolk barns to create five impressive dwellings in a delightful rural position at the end of a no-through road, close to Needham Market, on a site of approximately 2 acres (0.8 hectares).  

Location
As the name suggests, Battisford Hall Barns are located within the grounds of Battisford Hall, in a delightful rural location, close to the church, and set along a no-through road.  The village of Battisford is just a short distance to the west, and offers a community village pub, village hall and pre-school. 

The larger village of Needham Market is under 4 miles and offers an excellent range of services and local facilities including shops, public houses, a medical centre and a railway station with services to Stowmarket, Bury St Edmunds, Newmarket and Cambridge and also to Peterborough.  More comprehensive facilities are available in the larger town of Stowmarket, about 4 miles to the north, and from here there are Inter City rail services to Norwich, Ipswich and London's Liverpool Street station.  From Battisford there is easy access to the A14 which links in an easterly direction with the A12, Ipswich and Felixstowe and in a westerly direction with Bury St Edmunds, Cambridge and on to the Midlands.   The junction with the A140 to Norwich is also within a short distance.  The county town of Ipswich is just 13 miles to the south and offers a further choice of shopping and educational facilities.

Directions
Continue out of Needham Market in a westerly direction on the Barking Road (B1078).  After approximately 2 miles turn right onto Battisford Road, which becomes Hascot Hill.  Take the next turning on the right into Church Road, turning right again just before St Marys Church onto the private drive that serves Battisford Hall.  Continue along the driveway, bearing right just before the pond, where the range of barns will be found.

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Description
Planning Permission and Listed Building Consent were granted by Mid Suffolk District Council on 30th March 2021 for the change of use and conversion of a range of traditional barns to create five separate dwellings. The planning permission and listed building references are DC/18/03787 and DC/18/03788 respectively. 

The approved plans that accompanied the planning permission provide for the creation of five dwellings comprising three detached dwellings and two single storey link detached dwellings.  A schedule of each barn’s accommodation is included within these particulars, together with extracts of the approved plans.  

Each of the converted barns will benefit from cartlodge/garaging arrangements together with amenity areas/gardens.  In all the site will extend to approximately 2 acres (0.8 ha).

Schedule of Accommodation

The Grain Barn (Plot 1) - A substantial 5 bedroom detached barn conversion with a pair of double bay garages, workshop and good size gardens and grounds - 2,809 sq ft - 261 sqm;

The Old Mill (Plot 2) - A detached 4 bedroom barn conversion with enclosed walled courtyard, cartlodge and gardens - 2,303 sq ft - 214 sqm

The Open Barn (Plot 3) - A substantial 5 bedroom detached barn conversion with courtyard, cartlodge and parking area and additional gardens - 3,972 sq ft - 369 sqm

The Cartlodge North (Plot 4) - A single storey 4 bedroom link- detached barn conversion with cartlodge, parking area and garden - 1,711 sq ft - 159 sqm

The Cartlodge South (Plot 5) - A single storey 3 bedroom link-detached barn conversion with carport and enclosed rear garden - 1,173 sq ft - 109 sqm

TOTAL - 11,968 sq ft - 1,112 sqm

(All figures are approximate)

Services  
Mains electricity is available overhead on retained land just to the north of the subject site, and a suitable connection easement will be granted in that regard.  There is no mains drainage and therefore we anticipate that each property will have a private sewage treatment plant fitted.  Independent water supplies will need to be connected with the mains at the bottom of the private access road, with a suitable connection easement granted, subject to any ‘making good’ works to the vendor’s satisfaction.  It will be for the purchaser to satisfy themselves in relation to the provision and capacity of any services required. 

Covenants & Purchaser Obligations
Prospective purchasers should note that the vendor will include a positive covenant within the sale contract requiring that the development should be in accordance with the Planning Permission and Listed Building Consent granted, and be for a maximum of five dwellings in all.  Any variation will need to be with the vendor’s prior consent.

Access to Battisford Hall Barns will be via a right of way over the private access road serving Battisford Hall and the neighbouring properties.  In addition to the installation of five new, independent water supplies for the proposed barn development, the vendor will also require four additional independent water supplies to be installed and connected to the four properties that now form Battisford Hall.  

The purchaser will be obliged to make good any works in relation to the installation of the water supply pipes, to the satisfaction of the vendor.  

The purchaser will also be obliged to resurface the full length of the private access road serving the development.

Moving forward the purchasers/end users of the proposed scheme will each be obliged to contribute one tenth of the cost of repairing the private road.

The purchaser will be obliged to fence all of the agreed boundaries to a minimum standard of post and two rail design, unless otherwise agreed in writing with the vendor.  

Architects
The architects involved with the scheme to date are the Whitworth Co Partnership LLP, 18 Hatter Street, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 1NE. [use Contact Agent Button]; [use Contact Agent Button]
For the attention of:  Mark Cleveland

Local Authority 
Mid Suffolk District Council, Endeavour House, 8 Russell Rd, Ipswich IP1 2BX; [use Contact Agent Button]

CIL
Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is payable, and the CIL Liability Notice dated 31st March 2021 states that £177,479.66 is payable, but we understand that this figure is subject to indexation.   Any detailed enquiries relating to CIL should be referred to the local planning authority, Mid Suffolk District Council; [use Contact Agent Button]  Reference: LN00004729.

Section 106 Agreement
As part of the planning permission a Section 106 Agreement was entered into on 30th March 2021.  This provides for an Affordable Housing Contribution of £75,936 to be paid by the purchaser of the site prior to the first occupation of any dwelling.  The amount payable is subject to indexation.  A copy of the Section 106 Agreement is available on request.  

Viewing  
Prospective purchasers should note that viewings are strictly by prior appointment with the selling agents.   

NOTES

1.     Every care has been taken with the preparation of these particulars, but complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed.  If there is any point, which  is of particular importance to you, please obtain professional confirmation. Alternatively, we will be pleased to check the information for you.  These Particulars do not constitute a contract or part of a contract.  All measurements quoted are approximate.  The Fixtures, Fittings & Appliances have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order.  Photographs are reproduced for general information and it cannot be inferred that any item shown is included.  No guarantee can be given that any planning permission or listed building consent or building regulations have been applied for or approved. The agents have not been made aware of any covenants or restrictions that may impact the property, unless stated otherwise.  Any site plans used in the particulars are indicative only and buyers should rely on the Land Registry/transfer plan. 

2.   The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 require all Estate Agents to obtain sellers’ and buyers’ identity.

June 2023