Residential development

RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT LAND - 500 UNITS 

Blackmore Farm, Sandridge Common, Melksham, Wiltshire SN12 7QS

The consented land extends to about80.63 acres (32.63 hectares)

A rare opportunity to acquire a major residentialdevelopment scheme in the town of Melksham in thecounty of Wiltshire.

For Sale by Informal Tender Offers to be submitted by 12 Noon onThursday 20th March, 2025 to AJW Land & Development Ltd.

THE PROPERTY

 The Property is situated on the eastern edge of Melksham. The consented area comprises level farmland, a range of farm buildings and structures extending in all to about 80.63 acres (32.63 hectares). The land is bounded mainly by stockproof hedges and fencing. There are two public footpaths crossing the property. Current vehicular access can be taken from the A3102 Sandridge Common Road.

PLANNING CONSENT

The property has a resolution to grant Outline Planning Permission subject to the signing of a S.106 Agreement (reference PL/2023/11188) by Wiltshire Council for the demolition of agricultural buildings and development of up to 500 dwellings; up to 5,000 square metres of employment (class E(g)(i)) & class E(g)  (ii)); land for primary school (class F1); land for mixed-use hub (class E / class F); open space; provision of access infrastructure from Sandridge Common (A3102); and provision of all associated infrastructure necessary to facilitate the development of the site. Biodiversity Net Gain is provided within the planning permission area. Further details are available in an online data room from the Selling Agent. 

SECTION 106

 The buyer will purchase the land subject to a Section 106 Agreement and any bids will need to take into full account the obligations set out within the Agreement. For the avoidance of doubt, the Section 106 Agreement commits the buyer to providing a minimum of 40% (200 units) affordable house split between 25% First Homes 60% Affordable Rented Units and 15% Shared Ownership Units. The mix is indicative and will be confirmed at a Reserved Matters Application.  

METHOD OF SALE

 Prospective buyers are invited to submit offers to AJW Land & Development Ltd by 12 Noon on Thursday 20th March, 2025. 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 – Blackmore Farm, Melksham”. Emailed offers should be sent to: [use Contact Agent Button] All offerors should complete the bid pro forma sheet. This can be found in the data room. This will ask for a breakdown of all assumptions made and any abnormal costs that have been allowed for.

VAT

 VAT will be charged on the sale price of the property.  

 TENURE AND POSSESSION

 The property is freehold with vacant possession on Completion. 

VIEWING

Strictly by appointment through the Selling Agent[use Contact Agent Button]). When visiting the property please avoid blocking the farm buildings and the driveway to the bungalow. The property is a working livestock farm. Interested parties are to keep gates closed at all times and are responsible for their own safety.