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Land off Cobbaton Road - Nr. - - EX37 9PY

Land off Cobbaton Road Chittlehampton, Nr. Umberleigh, Devon EX37 9PY

Residential development land with an allocation (planning policy CHI01) for up to 20no. dwellings, together with associated infrastructure works.

The site extends, in total, to approximately 4.97-acres (2.01-hectares).

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Development Land & Planning Department Mark Chugg James Nelson Winchester House, Deane Gate Avenue, Taunton, 01823 219993 01823 334466 TA1 2UH [email protected] [email protected] 01823 334466 GREENSLADE TAYLOR HUNT www.gth.net Location The village of Chittlehampton is located within the administrative area of Council (NDC). The electoral ward of Chittlehampton has a population of approximately 2,255 (2011 Census). N Chittlehampton is approximately 2.1-miles to the north-east of Umberleigh and approximately 5.8-miles to the west of , where a range of national, regional and local retailers can be found (including a Sainsbury’s), as well as a swimming pool, gym facilities, community college and a livestock market. , the main town in North Devon, is approximately 10.4-miles to the north-west. Chittlehampton has a range of facilities and amenities, including (but not limited to) St Hieritha’s Church, a Methodist Chapel, Chittlehampton CE primary school, The Bell Inn, Chittlechatter Stores and Post Office, sports pitches, and a village hall which hosts a number of clubs and associations.

Communications Road – Chittlehampton is approximately 0.6-miles north of the B3227, linking to South Molton, which joins the A361 (North Devon Link Road) at South Molton. The A361 provides access to the M5 motorway at J27. The B3227 crosses the A377 at Umberleigh, providing links to Barnstaple to the north-west and to the south-east.

Rail – Umberleigh railway station (approximately 2.0-miles to the south-west) provides branch line services to Barnstaple and Exeter St. Davids, the latter having mainline services to London Paddington.

Air – Exeter International Airport (approximately 46.6-miles to the south-east) has scheduled and chartered flights to a range of national and international destinations.

Land The site is located on the western edge of the village. It comprises gently undulating agricultural land with direct frontage onto Cobbaton Road. The village centre is approximately 528-yards (483-metres) to the east.

It is bound by agricultural land to the north; Mayflower Close to the east; and Cobbaton Road to the south and west. The site slopes from north to south.

The site extends, in total, to approximately 4.97-acres (2.01-hectares). The site that is being offered for sale is shown outlined in red on the site plan overleaf. It is shown for identification purposes only and is not to be relied upon.

The seller wishes to incorporate a landscape buffer (Devon hedgebank) and stock proof fence to the west side of the site. This is between points A-B, as shown on the site plan overleaf. These will need to be erected and maintained by the buyer.

The buyer will also be required to stop-up the existing field access. This is at point C, as shown on the site plan overleaf. Planning The enclosed covering letter sets out the deadline for the submission of offers and the associated procedure. The land falls within the development boundary of Chittlehampton. Guide Price North Devon & Torridge Local Plan (2011-2031) Price on application. The joint North Devon & Torridge Local Plan (2011-2031) was adopted on 29th October 2018. Offers are invited on a conditional basis (conditional on grant of detailed planning permission only). The land is identified as an allocation for housing under planning policy CHI01 (land at Cobbaton Road) and shown on Policies Map 39 to the left. An extract Overage from the Local Plan in relation to the policy is contained within the information The seller’s preference is for an overage provision to be contained within the pack. sale contract. The details of the overage provision are subject to further The allocation includes the provision of approximately 20no. dwellings discussion. (including affordable housing). There is an immediate opportunity for the Value Added Tax preparation and submission of a detailed planning application for development in relation to the allocation. The seller will not be opting to tax; therefore, VAT will not be payable in addition to the purchase price. 5-year Housing Land Supply All interested parties should make their own enquiries of HMRC. NDC and Council (TDC) cannot currently demonstrate a 5-year housing land supply of deliverable sites within their district areas. They can only Rights of Way, Wayleaves and Easements demonstrate a supply equivalent to approximately 4.23-years. Therefore, there is a shortfall of approximately 1.77-years (1,603no. dwellings). The sale is subject to all rights of support, public and private rights of way, water, light, drainage and other easements, quasi-easements, all or any other There is a further opportunity to incorporate the balance of the land within a like rights, whether mentioned in these particulars or not. detailed planning application for development given the shortfall in land supply. Mains water pipes serving the adjacent dwelling known as Whitehall, which is Due Diligence owned by the seller, and adjacent agricultural holding known as Higher Biddacott Farm currently cross the land and will be retained and/or diverted. The seller has commissioned a land surveyor to prepare a topographical survey. The survey is contained within the information pack. Rights and Reservations Local Authority The rights and reservations are contained within the information pack. Ransom Strip PO Box 379 The seller will retain a 30-centimetre wide ransom strip between points A and E, Barnstaple as shown on the site plan overleaf. These points are shown for identification Devon purposes only and are not to be relied upon. EX32 2GT Services T: (01271) 388288 E: [email protected] All mains services are available near or on the site. W: www.northdevon.gov.uk All interested parties should make their own enquiries of the Statutory Utility Providers. Tenure and Possession Additional Information The seller owns the freehold (title absolute) of the site being offered for sale. The title is unregistered. The information pack is available, via the link, as set out below: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/n0smualbfeb8ais/ Method of Sale AADOesEPPm6tXlpqRTcyA0AHa?dl=0 We are offering the freehold for sale by informal tender, with vacant possession Viewings on completion. All viewings are strictly by appointment. Health and Safety Policy Our Health and Safety policy requires all interested parties undertaking viewings of this site to be accompanied by a member of our staff. They must wear their own Personal Protection Equipment (PPE). If interested parties do not adhere to our policy and view the site unaccompanied or without PPE then they do so at their own risk and we/the seller cannot be held liable for any personal injury or associated claim for compensation. Directions Sat Nav: EX37 9PY From South Molton, head west on the B3227 for approximately 4.5- miles. Pass Hudscott Manor on the left, and then take the next right at Winson Cross junction, which has a large ancient cross at its centre. Follow the lane into Chittlehampton village. Turn left at the junction to continue along East Street, passing the Bell Inn on your left. Upon reaching a cross road with a stop sign, turn right and follow the lane around to the left.

The site will be on the right-hand side, just after the national speed limit signs but before the house (Whitehall).

New Homes Our New Homes department will be delighted to provide prospective buyers with its opinion of the likely Gross Development Value of the proposed residential development scheme and advice on marketing of the new homes. The department’s telephone number is: (01823) 219950 and its email address is: [email protected]. Important Notice

Greenslade Taylor Hunt, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:-

1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise.

2. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.

3. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Greenslade Taylor Hunt has not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.

4. We have not made any investigations into the existence or otherwise of any issues concerning pollution of land, air or water contamination and the purchaser is responsible for making his own enquiries in this regard.

Photographs taken July 2020 Sales Brochure produced November 2020 Location Plan Site Plan

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