Rampisham Down former radio transmission station
Rampisham Maiden Newton Dorset DT2 0HS n Approximately 4.04 Ha (10 acres) commercial land n Existing commercial buildings 6,156 sq m (66,264 sq ft) n Potential for a variety of uses subject to planning n Potential to access to significant levels of cost effective green power from adjacent solar park n Freehold for sale: Guide Price £800,000
gth.net Location: Rampisham Down is located in a rural part of West Dorset approximately 9 miles southeast of Crewkerne, 12 miles northwest of Dorchester and 15 miles south of Yeovil. The A356 runs along the northern boundary of the site. Description: The site has an approximate area of 4.04 Ha (10 acres).
The main access to the site is off the A356. The front of the site extends to approximately 10 acres and includes a number of buildings totalling approximately 6,156 sq m (66,264 sq ft). The balance of the 10 acres has been used for open storage purposes for many years.
The main building with accommodation over basement, ground and first floors was historically used as the main transmission centre for the BBC World Service. Equipment has been decommissioned and is ready for clearance.
Outbuildings have been used for workshop and storage purposes.
Within the site are two electrical substations held by SSE on long leasehold basis. Access rights are reserved to the substations.
The Vendor will reserve an option on approximately ½ acre in the western front corner of the site for battery storage purposes. Accommodation: The existing buildings contained with the site have the following approximate areas:
Building Sq M Sq Ft
Main Building (Basement – 2nd) 4,318 46,478 Equipment Store 184.70 1,988 Oil Store 28.3 304 Vehicle Service Bay 39.8 428 Garages 80.2 863 Brick Store 20.5 220 Machinery Store 155.8 1,677 Stores 83.7 901 Engineering Workshop (Ground) 246.4 2,652 Engineering Workshop (First) 62.7 675 Electricity Substation 97.5 1,050 Matrix covered storage area 838.7 9,028 Total gross external area 6156.3 66,264
In addition, the Vendor has recently removed a dense network of ducting attached to the South side of the Matrix covered storage area. This ducting covered an area of nearly 2,000 sq m (21,500 sq ft). A detailed 3D photographic survey was carried out by an independent third party prior to its removal to assist in protecting the massing for any future development. Services: The site benefits from a mains 400 volt 3 phase electrical connection and is connected to mains water.
Should a purchaser require a supply of High Voltage power there is an adjacent solar farm which could provide a significant level of power at a price well below market prices. Business Rates: The majority of the property is not listed for business rates. The only rates currently payable are for a small workshop (RV of £10,500) and a small office (RV of £4,400). Planning: Interested parties should make their own enquiries with West Dorset District Council as to the suitability of the site for their proposed use. Offers/Title: Offers are invited for the Freehold interest with vacant possession. Available by Separate Negotiation: Adjoining 170 acres of SSSI land suitable for grazing and 3 telecoms masts producing £25k per annum are available by separate negotiation. Plot Date: File Name: 25/09/2019 17:31:46 S:\New Solar\Design\1041-Rampisham\1041-0200-20 - Rampisham Areas Plan ISS05.dwg Track 0 20 40 60 80 100 File References: Notes: Unless otherwise stated, this drawing is for information only. Do not scale. Use figured dimensions only. Check all dimensions on site and advise of any discrepancies before commencing work on site.
Digital Transmissions: This data is supplied only as a Park Pale means to aid you in the production of your work, the N data should always be checked against the hard copy of the drawing. Some of the data may have been produced by importing data from external sources, discrepancies may have occurred during this procedure. BSR cannot accept responsibility for any discrepancies within the CAD data file. No third party shall issue BSR data/drawings without the written approval of BSR. BSR check all data for viruses but cannot accept responsibility for any loss incurred by any third party as a result of installing data.
OS License No. :- 100022432
Plot Date: File Name: 25/09/2019 17:31:46 S:\New Solar\Design\1041-Rampisham\1041-0200-20 - Rampisham Areas Plan ISS05.dwg Track 0 20 40 60 80 100 Key: File References: Notes: Unless otherwise stated, this drawing is for information only. Do not scale. Use figured dimensions only. Check all dimensions on site and advise of any discrepancies before commencing work on site. Title Area Digital Transmissions: This data is supplied only as a Commercial Area Park Pale means to aid you in the production of your work, the N data should always be checked against the hard copy of the drawing. Some of the data may have been produced by importing data from external SSSI Area sources, discrepancies may have occurred during this procedure. BSR cannot accept responsibility for any discrepancies within the CAD data file. No third party Battery Storage Option shall issue BSR data/drawings without the written approval of BSR. BSR check all data for viruses but cannot accept responsibility for any loss incurred by SSE Lease Area any third party as a result of installing data.
OS License No. :- 100022432 1 Mast (EE & Vodafone) 2 Mast (Airwave) Key:
Title Area Commercial Area
SSSI Area
Battery Storage Option
SSE Lease Area
Reservoir (covered) 1 Mast (EE & Vodafone) 2 Mast (Airwave)
Rev: Revision History: Date: By: 05 25/09/19 MB El Sub Sta
Reservoir (covered)
Rampisham Down A 356 Tank
Mast Rev: Revision History: Date: By: 05 25/09/19 MB 35 and 35a The Maltings E:[email protected] El Sub Sta Lower Charlton Trading Estate, T:01458 224900 (EE & Vodafone) Shepton Mallet, W:www.britishrenewables.com Somerset,BA4 5QE Track United Kingdom Transmitting Station Project: 1 Rampisham
Filter Bed RampishamLocation: Down Rampisham Down A 356 Dorset Tank DT2 0HS
Track Mast 35 and 35a The Maltings E:[email protected] Lower Charlton Trading Estate, T:01458 224900 Track Title: (EE & Vodafone) Shepton Mallet, W:www.britishrenewables.com Site Area Plan Somerset,BA4 5QE Track United Kingdom Transmitting Station Scale: 1:2000 @A3 Project: 1 2 Rampisham Issue Notes: Plan focused on Commercial Area Filter Bed RampishamLocation: Down Mast Dorset DT2 0HS
Track (Airwave) Drawn By: Issue Date: MB 25/09/19 Track Title: Site Area Plan Checked By: Checked Date: Viewing andTrack Further Information: An information pack with floor plans and further information is available upon request. DP 25/09/19 Approved By: Approved Date: Scale: 1:2000 @A3 2 DP 25/09/19 EPC: The property is subject to various EPCs – full details are provided withinIssue Notes: the information pack. Viewing strictly by prior appointment with the sole agent Plan focused on Commercial Area Drawing Number: ImportantMast notice: 1041-0200-20
[email protected] Drawn By: Issue Date: For clarification(Airwave) we wish to inform the prospective purchasers that we have prepared these sales Drawing Status: Issue: MB 25/09/19 Approved 05 01935 423474 [email protected] particulars as a general guide. If there are important matters which are likelyChecked to By:affectChecked your Date: decision Track DP 25/09/19
Approved By: Approved Date: to buy, please contact us before buying the property. DP 25/09/19
Drawing Number: 1041-0200-20
Drawing Status: Issue: Approved 05