Residential development

26 SELF/ CUSTOM BUILD DWELLINGS

The consented land extends to about 5.44 acres (2.20 hectares).

A rare opportunity to acquire a residential development site in a rural setting with no affordable housing in the historic Wiltshire town of Malmesbury.

For Sale by Informal Tender

Offers to be submitted by 12 Noon on Wednesday 17th July, 2024 to AJW Land & Development Ltd.

SITUATION

The historic market town of Malmesbury is located in North Wiltshire situated 18 miles from Swindon and 10 miles from Chippenham. Close to the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the town provides a number of independent shops, a 6th Century Abbey, public houses and a mix of schooling. Communications are excellent with the M4 motorway junction 17 being approximately 7 miles and Chippenham Railway Station being 11 miles with London (Paddington) being just over 1 hour travelling distance. 

THE PROPERTY

The property is situated on the northern outskirts of Malmesbury. It comprises a single pasture field extending to approximately 5.44 acres (2.20 hectares) bounded by existing mature hedgerows. The property is ideally located opposite Waitrose supermarket with the historic town Centre being no more than a ten-minute walk. A public footpath crosses the property along the southern boundary. The river Avon runs to the north. Located in an elevated position, there are views of the town to the west and open countryside to the east. 

PLANNING CONSENT

Outline planning permission was granted on appeal by Wiltshire Council on 5th March, 2024 (Appeal ref: APP/Y3940/W/23/3317252) for the construction of up to 26 self/ custom build dwellings with associated infrastructure, landscaping, open space and a minor variation to a footpath. The application is for phased development. The existing vehicular access point along the A429 will be retained and upgraded. Further details are available in an online data room from the Selling Agents. 

INFORMATION PACK

Detailed information is available from the Selling Agent to include:

• Planning Application, Appeal Decision and Approved Plans

• Unilateral Undertaking

• Planning Design and Access Statement

• Draft Sale Contract

CONDITIONS OF SALE

The following conditions will be included within a sale contract.

• A ransom strip will be retained by the Sellers along the southern boundary marked Points A to B.

• The Seller will impose Overage on an improved planning permission. Prospective buyers are invited within their offer to make suggestions for a simple formula.

• The Seller will retain a right of way from the A4219 to the eastern boundary for all purposes.

• The Seller will reasonably assist with the footpath diversion within the consented area and the Sellers retained land.

METHOD OF SALE

Prospective buyers are invited to submit offers to AJW Land & Development Ltd by 12 Noon on Wednesday 17th July, 2024. Written offers should be submitted in a sealed envelope and sent to AJW Land & Development Ltd, Old Barn, Rodbourne Rail Farm, Rodbourne, Malmesbury, Wiltshire SN16 0ES and titled “For the attention of Mr. A.J. Wright – Land at Malmesbury”. Emailed offers should be sent [use Contact Agent Button]