Land for sale
Features and description
- Development Site For Sale
- Close to Local Amenties
- Excellent Transport Links
- Planning for 22 Dwellings
- Full Planning Permission Approved
- Located Near The Beautifully Maintained Mowbray Park
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An excellent opportunity to acquire a residential development site situated on Toward Road, Sunderland. The site occupies a prominent position within an established residential area and benefits from full planning permission for 22 dwellings, comprising:
*16 Apartments*
*6 Townhouses*
This is a ready-to-implement scheme offering developers the opportunity to deliver a well-designed residential development within a strong and established location close to Sunderland City Centre.
Full planning permission and supporting documentation are available to view via the Sunderland City Council Planning Portal (planning reference available upon request). Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries regarding services and planning conditions.
Site Proposal & Setting
The approved scheme has been designed to:
- Reinforce and enhance the Toward Road street frontage
- Regenerate vacant plot
- Complement the surrounding residential character
The proposed townhouses front directly onto Toward Road, creating a strong and continuous street presence. The apartment element has been positioned to maximise site efficiency while maintaining appropriate scale and residential amenity.
The development represents a logical and sustainable infill project within an established urban setting.
Location Highlights
- The site is well located within the SR2 district of Sunderland, offering:
- Close proximity to Sunderland City Centre
- Easy access to Park Lane Interchange (Metro and bus services)
- Convenient access to the University of Sunderland
- Nearby employment hubs including Sunderland Royal Hospital
- Strong road connectivity via the A690 and wider regional routes
The surrounding area is predominantly residential with a mixture of traditional terraces and modern infill developments, alongside local shops, schools and community amenities within walking distance.
Sustainability & Services
The site is situated within an established residential area and is understood to benefit from access to mains services in the vicinity (subject to confirmation and connection agreements).
- The approved infill development promotes sustainable urban regeneration by:
- Reusing a vacant brownfield site
- Supporting local housing delivery targets
- Providing residential accommodation close to public transport and employment centres
The site is offered for sale via Secure Sale Online Bidding.
Interested parties should review the auction terms and conditions prior to bidding.
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Location
The 'site' is located in Hendon, an eastern suburb within Sunderland, Tyne and Wear. The area is
comprised of heavy industry, Victorian terraces and high-rise residential tower blocks. The 2011 census
notes a population of 12,597. The site is located immediately north of the junction between Toward Road and Egerton Terrace. It is
situated to the east of Mowbray Park; and is bound to the north by a green strip of land that flows out of Mowbray park.
Planning Permission
The site has been granted planning permission for 'Erection of 6 townhouses and 16 apartments with associated parking and landscaping'. Further information can be found on Sunderland City Council's Planning Portal, under reference 22/00931/FUL.
Site Details
The site has an area of approximately 2672.34 sqm and a perimeter of 389.5m.
Site measurements via Promap.
Tenure
Freehold. TITLE NUMBERS: TY210661 & TY215858.
Auctioneers Additional Comments
Pattinson Auction are referred to below as The Auctioneer. This auction lot is being sold under either conditional (Modern) or unconditional (Traditional) auction terms and overseen by the auctioneer. The property is available to view strictly by appointment only via any Marketing Agent or The Auctioneer. Please be aware that any enquiry, bid or viewing of the subject property will require your details being shared between any marketing agent and The Auctioneer so that all matters can be dealt with effectively. The property is being sold via a transparent online auction. To submit a bid on any property marketed by The Auctioneer, all bidders buyers must adhere to a verification of identity process in line with Anti Money Laundering procedures. Bids can be submitted at any time and from anywhere. Our verification process is in place to ensure AML procedures are carried out in accordance with the law
Auctioneers Additional Comments
The advertised price is commonly referred to as a Starting Bid or Guide Price and is accompanied by a Reserve Price. The Reserve Price is confidential to the seller and the auctioneer and will typically be within a range above or below 10% of the Guide Price , Starting Bid. These prices are subject to change. An auction can be closed at any time with the auctioneer permitting for the property (the lot) to be sold prior to the end of the auction. A Legal Pack associated with this particular property is available to view upon request and contains details relevant to the legal documentation enabling all interested parties to make an informed decision prior to bidding. The Legal Pack will also outline the buyers obligations and sellers commitments. It is strongly advised that you seek the counsel of a solicitor prior to proceeding with any property and/or Land Title purchase.
Auctioneers Additional Comments
In order to secure the property and ensure commitment from the seller, upon exchange of contracts, the successful bidder will be expected to pay a non-refundable deposit equivalent to 5% of the purchase price. The deposit will form part of the purchase price. A non-refundable reservation fee of up to 6% inc VAT (Subject to a minimum fee which could be up to 7,200 inc VAT) is also payable upon agreement of sale. The Reservation Fee is in addition to the agreed purchase price, and consideration should be given by the purchaser to any Stamp Duty Land Tax liability associated with the overall purchase costs. Both the Marketing Agent and the Auctioneer may consider it necessary or beneficial to pass customer details to third-party service suppliers, from whom a referral fee may be received. There is no requirement or obligation to use any recommended suppliers or services.
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