Development Site - Outline Planning For 18 Flats

Straw Mill Hill, Tovil, , ME15 6LF

www.sibleypares.co.uk 01622 673086 Land at Straw Mill Hill, Tovil, Maidstone ME15 6LF

Location The site is located to the south on the southern edge of Maidstone on Straw Mill Hill, which as the name suggests is a hill on the southern edge of the sub- urb of Tovil. The site is well served in terms of public transport, located within a few minutes of a bus route and within 1 mile walk Maidstone West Train Station. The site is also within easy walking distance of the Loose Valley Con- servation Area.

Description

The site was formally in commercial use but has been vacant for a number of years. The site area is 0.39 acres or 0.16 hectares and is split across two terrace levels, with a parking / storage area to the north at a lower level, with a ramp leading to the southern higher terrace accommodating the ex- isting commercial property. The existing property is in poor condition, hav- ing been vandalised since being left vacant, but totals circa 6,285 sq ft of B1/ B8 commercial space. There is retaining wall splitting the two terrace areas and there is a further retaining structure on the site boundary to the south.

The land to the south benefits from rights of access across the site en- trance . This land, along with the adjacent site, have also been granted plan- ning for development under two planning consents, one for 272 and second for 108 residential dwellings. Land at StrawLand Mill at Straw Hill, Tovil, Mill Hill,Maidstone Tovil, Maidstone ME15 6LF Planning An outline application was granted by Maidstone Borough Council on the 28th Sep- tember 2018 for the development of up to 18 units. An application for approval of the reserve matters needs to be made before the expiration of three years, with the development began before the expiration of two years from the date of the approval of the last of the reserved matters. (Planning Reference 17/503237/OUT). There is also an associated S106 agreement detailing contributions towards Librar- ies and Open Space, along with policy compliant affordable housing provision.

Guide Price: Offers in the region of £750,000

Unconditional offers preferable but subject to reserve matters or alternative con- sents will be considered. All bidders will be required to provide proof of funds.

Additional Information:

The site can be seen from the roadside but to arrange a site inspection please con- tact the office. The site is being offered on a freehold basis with vacant possession and we understand that VAT is not payable.

For further information or to arrange a viewing please call the office or contact:

Mark Presland - [email protected]

Marcus Monger– [email protected]

Mitchel Bourner - [email protected]

NOTE: Rental, prices or any other charges are inclusive of VAT unless otherwise stated. MISREPRESENTATION ACT 1967. These particulars are believed to correct, their accuracy cannot be guaranteed and are expressly excluded from any other contract. Any intending purchaser must satisfy himself by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of the state- ments contained in these particulars. No fittings, appliances or services mentioned have been tested by Sibley Pares. Please note that In accordance with Money Laundering Regulations, we are now required to obtain proof of identity for purchasers.

1Ashford Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5BJ Maidstone (01622) 673086 Ashford (01233) 629281 www.sibleypares.co.uk 01622 673086 Partners: Sarah Raggett, BSc (Hons) MRICS Phillip Hubbard, BA (Hons) MRICS Mark Presland, BSc MA MRICS Consultants: David Pares, MRICS Brian Matthews, MRICS CBuildE MCABE Sibley Pares Chartered Surveyors is a trading name of Sibley Pares LLP Registered in and Wales No: OC400776. Registered office