Plot for sale

A rare and exciting development opportunity in the heart of the popular village of West Pennard. Outline planning permission has been granted for the erection of a four bedroom dwelling set within an exceptional plot extending to approximately 0.48 acres (0.19 Ha) in total

For Sale by In Room and Livestream Public Auction on Wednesday 27th March 2024 at 2pm.


The development site offers a versatile project which occupies a wonderful position forming a continuation of the line of residential development on the south side of Newtown Lane. The site is large in nature extending in total to approximately 0.48 acres (0.19 Ha) offering ample outdoor space and garden area.
Outline planning permission has been granted with all matters reserved except for access for the erection of a four bedroom dwelling house. This gives prospective purchasers absolute flexibility in relation to the design and end specification of the property subject to the necessary consents.
N.B Purchasers will be responsible for the erection of a stock proof fence along the new boundary within three months from completion.

Proposed Dwelling
Planning permission has been obtained for a four bedroom detached dwelling together with associated parking, garage and garden area with the development site in total extending to approximately 0.48 acres (0.19 Ha).

Services
The site benefits from a mains water supply and has the ability to connect into the mains sewerage system. Prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves regarding the location and capacity of all other services.

Tenure
The land is of freehold tenure with full vacant possession available upon completion of the purchase.

Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)
We understand that Somerset Council does not operate the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) in the former Mendip area therefore there will be no CIL tax payable on this property.

Town & Country Planning
The planning reference for further details is: 2021/2070/OTS - Outline planning application with all matters reserved except for access for the erection of 1No. 4 bedroom dwelling house.
The permission was granted on 20th December 2023 with further details available through the Somerset Council website.
The property, notwithstanding any description contained in these particulars, is sold subject to any Development Plan, Tree Preservation Order, Town Planning Scheme, Resolution Notice, which may be or may come to be in force and also subject to any statutory provision or Bye-laws without any obligation on the part of the vendor to specify them.

Section 106 Agreement
The council have assessed the site pursuant to its statutory duty under Regulation 63 of The Conservation of Habitats Species Regulations 2017 finding that the development is likely to give rise to additional phosphates within the catchment of the Ramsar site. It has been agreed between the vendors and the vendors family that a Package Treatment Plant (PTP) will be installed and maintained at their property which will ensure phosphate neutrality on the site. There is a Section 106 agreement detailing the agreement between parties which will run with the planning consent. The installation of the PTP will be completed by the vendors within three months of completion. These works will be carried out at no cost to the prospective purchaser. Should prospective purchasers seek to vary the current planning consent giving rise to additional phosphate offset, it will be their responsibility to satisfy the additional amount.

Overage Clause
The land will be sold subject to an overage clause which will be triggered in the event that planning consent is obtained for the erection of more than one dwelling house. In the event this overage clause is triggered, a payment equivalent to 25% of the uplift in market value of the land with the benefit of planning consent for more than one dwelling will be payable and this will run for 25 years from the date of completion.

Access
The development site will be accessed directly from Newtown Lane in line with the reserved matters granted as detailed within the planning consent. Prospective purchasers will be responsible for installing the access.

Wayleaves and Easements
There will be a right granted to the purchaser over the vendors retained land allowing the discharge of surface water into a clean water ditch. Other than this the property is sold subject to all easements and wayleaves of telegraph and telephone poles and stays and wires, and electric pylons, pipes (whether poles and cables, water, gas and other referred to in these Particulars or not) at present erected on and passing over or under the property, and subject to the Agreements affecting the same (if any) and to the Town and Country Planning Scheme, or County, Local Authority or any other statutory body affecting the same.

Method of Sale
The property will be offered for sale by Public Auction and online livestream auction on Wednesday 27th March 2024 at 2pm at the Batch Country House, Lympsham, Nr Weston-super-Mare, BS24 0EX
It is possible the property may be sold prior to the auction date therefore it is advisable for interested parties to register their interest with the Agents and it is their responsibility to check with the Agents whether the property will still be offered on the auction date.

Buyers Administration Fee
The successful purchaser(s) of each lot will be liable to pay a Buyer’s Administration Fee based upon the eventual sale price to the selling Agents. Further details are available from the selling agents.

Auction Pack
The Auction Pack, containing the contract and special conditions of sale, should be obtained online
Future auctions held by Greenslade Taylor Hunt Online (eigroup.co.uk)
These documents will not be read at the time of sale and all prospective purchasers will be deemed to have bid for the property in full knowledge of their contents and shall not raise any requisition or objection whatsoever thereafter.

Bidder Registration
All potential online, telephone & proxy bidders are required to register their details with Greenslade Taylor Hunt prior to the commencement of the auction by completing the Online Bidder Registration.
Those attending the auction room to bid in person will complete bidder registration on arrival to the auction room. All in room bidders must provide 2 forms of Identification in order to register.
Further details are available from the Agents upon request.
The site is located to the south of the village of West Pennard in a glorious position with views over the surrounding Somerset countryside, in particular Glastonbury Tor. West Pennard is one of the most popular villages in the area, being close to both Glastonbury, Wells and Pilton, the home of Glastonbury Festival. The village has a range of amenities to include a church, primary school, pub and an active village hall. It has excellent road links and is within an easy drive of Millfield Prep and Senior Schools, Bruton and Castle Cary (rail link to London Paddington).