LAND EAST of RICHARD AVENUE Wivenhoe, Colchester, CO7 9JQ
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FREEHOLD FOR SALE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY LAND EAST OF RICHARD AVENUE Wivenhoe, Colchester, CO7 9JQ Site boundary for indicative purposes only Key Highlights • Greenfield site in Wivenhoe, Colchester • Allocated site area of approximately 10 acres (4.06 hectares) • Site allocated for a minimum of 120 dwellings, subject to policy requirements • Offers invited on Subject to Planning, or unconditional bases. SAVILLS CHELMSFORD Parkview House, Victoria Road South CM1 1BT +44 (0) 1245 269 311 savills.co.uk Location Wivenhoe is situated approximately 6.4 km to the south-east of Colchester Town Centre. It has a limited range of retail, service and community facilities (i.e. Post Office, library, hair/ beauty salon). There are also a number of food and drink establishments and a supermarket.. Other large towns in the area are Ipswich, 20.1 miles (32.2 km) to the north-east, Braintree, 21.2 miles (33.9 km) to the west, and Chelmsford, 29 miles (46.4 km) to the south-west. Site Description The site is undeveloped and currently in agricultural use, extending to approximately 37.4 acres in total of which circa 10 acres has recently been allocated for residential development within the Wivenhoe Neighbourhood Plan. It is the allocated area which is being marketed and the remainder to be retained, with some used to accommodate some of the policy conditions. Approximate distances from Wivenhoe: Colchester – 4.0 miles (6.4 km), train station 5.8 miles (9.3 km) Clacton-on-Sea – 12.0 miles (19.2 km) Ipswich – 20.1 miles (32.2 km Braintree - 21.2 miles (33.9 km) Chelmsford – 29.0 miles (46.4 km) London Stansted Airport – 37.0 miles (59.2 km) Central London – 67.3 miles (107.7 km) Planning The site has no planning consent at the point of sale. S106 Agreement & CIL Community Infrastructure Levy is not payable in Colchester District. Existing Wayleaves, Easements and Rights of Way The site will be sold subject to and with the benefit of all wayleaves, easements and rights of way, whether or not mentioned in these particulars. Tenure and Possession The site is available for sale on a freehold basis. SAVILLS CHELMSFORD Parkview House, Victoria Road South CM1 1BT +44 (0) 1245 269 311 savills.co.uk Viewing Method of Sale Viewing should be arranged by prior appointment with The site is being marketed by way of an informal tender Savills. Unaccompanied viewings can be undertaken with process, with offers invited on either a ‘Subject to details in hand during day light hours only. Planning’ basis or alternatively on an unconditional basis Prospective purchasers should note that Savills take with proposals for overage mechanism. no responsibility for any injury or accident at the site. The deadline for bids is midday on Friday 6th September Viewers visit the site at their own risk. 2019. Offers are to be sent via email or in writing to: VAT Tony Lockwood The site is VAT exempt. Savills Parkview House Access Victoria Road South Main vehicular access to the site will be via Richard Chelmsford, Avenue, which abuts the south-western boundary of the Essex CM1 1NG allocation, although construction traffic will be able to access directly from Elmstead Road. Policy WIV 29 extract: The land behind Broadfields, totalling 4.06 hectares is vii. 2 hectares of land to the northern part of the site allocated for a minimum of 120 dwellings subject to the adjacent to Broad Lane Sports Ground shall be provided following conditions: for additional sports pitches; and i. a minimum of 45 dwellings shall be provided with one viii. a dedicated footpath / cycleway along Elmstead or two bedrooms which should be designed as homes Road to link up Broad Lane Sports Ground with the suitable for older people, single people, or for young built-up part of Wivenhoe shall be provided; and couples. They could be bungalows, terraced properties ix. a shared-use footpath and cycle track shall be or apartments; and provided directly linking the development to the facilities ii. the number of dwellings with four bedrooms or more at Broad Lane Sports Ground and linking with the public shall not exceed 25 (these could include an office for footpath to the south of the site; and home-working and / or an annexe to accommodate a x. a contribution shall be paid towards the creation relative); and of a combined footpath/cycle track linking the new iii. dwellings, of whatever size, designed for older development to the public footpath (FP No. 14) from The residents or active retirees should preferably be built to Cross; and the Lifetime Homes standard; and xi. contributions towards open spaces, sports, iv. 20% of all properties should be affordable housing recreational facilities and community facilities shall be or that percentage relevant under national or Borough required in line with Borough Policies current at the time policies at the time the planning application is submitted any application for planning permission is made. subject to viability considerations; and xii. Proposals to include some self-build plots within this v. it can be demonstrated that the development will site allocation will also be supported. not have a detrimental impact on wildlife, as evidenced through an appropriate wildlife survey; and vi. vehicle access into the residential part of the site shall be provided from Richard Avenue; and Contact Tony Lockwood Neil Snyman +44 (0) 1245 293 263 +44 (0) 1245 293 286 [email protected] [email protected] IMPORTANT NOTICE Maps are reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Map with the permission of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office. © Crown copyright licence number 100022432 Savills (UK) Ltd, published for the purposes of identification only and although believed to be correct accuracy is not guaranteed. Savills, 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. 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. 2. 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 Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Designed and Produced by Savills Marketing: 020 7499 8644 | July 2019.