Prime Residential Development Site – For Sale

Lempockwells Road , Lempockwells Road there are larger supermarkets in nearby centres beautiful walks created for the benefit of visitors acres) or thereby, comprising mainly of open of Haddington and with the Fort Kinnaird and the local community. agricultural fields and is broadly rectangular Pencaitland, East Lothian, Retail complex only 15 minutes away via car. in shape. The site has an attractive edge of EH34 Description settlement location and is situated within close Due to its idyllic rural setting, Pencaitland is The site is located on the southern edge of proximity to all the village amenities. popular with locals and tourists alike, for its Pencaitland, to the south of established housing An excellent opportunity ease of access to the attractive countryside, on Bruce Grove and Lamberton Court, and to purchase a Greenfield Championship Golf Courses and outdoor bounded to the east by Lempockwells Road pursuits, including route 196 of the National and to the west by the Pencaitland Railway Development opportunity Cycle Network which runs adjacent to the site. path. Naturally enclosed within the landscape, within easy commuting The nearby Winton Estate provides 12 miles of the site measures in the region of 6.7 ha (16.55 distance of . The site measures 6.7 ha (16.55 acres) or thereby with Planning Permission in Principle (DPEA Ref: PPA-210- 2049) for up to 120 residential homes.

Location The site is located within the attractive Conservation village of Pencaitland in the heart of East Lothian, an area famed for its outstanding countryside, visitor attractions and golf courses. This popular commuter village is much sought after due to the semi-rural location, excellent local facilities and its close proximity to Edinburgh.

Situated approximately 12 miles south east of Edinburgh and 5 miles south west of Haddington, the village is well served by the local road network and provides ease of access to Edinburgh and other local centres via the A1 and the Edinburgh By Pass (A720). The village has a regular bus service into Edinburgh and is located only 7 Miles from Park and Ride providing additional public transport services.

Pencaitland offers a range of local facilities and amenities including a local pub, filling station, post office and shops and a very well regarded Primary School. In addition to the local facilities Planning Status: Application Refused/ Appeal Allowed by The Planning Permission in Principle approved The masterplan has been designed with the The site has the benefit of the following Planning Planning Authority at Appeal, includes an indicative masterplan location and likely demographic in mind and Permission in Principle, approved at Appeal. for a residential development of up to 120 provides for medium to low density housing Date of Original Decision: 02 December 2014 units including 25% affordable housing. incorporating open space, landscape and play Planning Applications The indicative masterplan uses the natural provision. The masterplan also provides an Reference: 14/00732/PPM Appeal topography of the site and successfully indicative layout of the development along with DPEA Reference: PPA-210-2049 integrates the existing settlement with the new the proposed location of the footpaths, roads Proposal: Proposed Residential Development, development. Vehicular access is proposed and sustainable urban drainage system. including new access, open space, landscaping Status: Appeal Allowed to be taken from Lempockwells Road on the and play provision. eastern boundary of the site. A Section 75 Legal agreement has been signed Date Decision Issued: 16 September 2015 in relation to the Planning Permission in Principle

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The area shown outlined in21 blueESCENT on the sale plan was previously owned by Scott Brothers (Stirling) Limited. That

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1 22 their own legal costs incurred in the transaction. Post 43 91.7m 12 BRUCE GROVE Method of Sale: The heritable interest in the Post 13 site is offered for sale as a whole with vacant

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96.9m It is likely a closing date will be set with the sale process inviting Stage 1 bids, followed by Stage Site Area - 6,70 ha 2 Bids and Interview to shortlisted parties.

Site Area - 0.70 ha Interested parties should register their interest with Strutt & Parker in the first instance to be kept informed.

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Strict timetables regarding agreed dates of entry will be observed.

Dataroom: A full list of planning documents, Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Mapping with the permission of the Controller of Her technical information and surveys will be made Majesty’s Stationery Office. Crown Copyright (ES100018525). NOT TO SCALE available to interested parties. Please contact Strutt & Parker for further link and login details.

Project Drawn by Issue date AC 13.04.16

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Status Title Drawing No For Information Site Sale - Site Plan S011.EL.007 Viewing: The site is visible from the Lempockwells Road however entry to the site can be arranged by prior appointment.

Further information Contact John Wright T: 01738 783 352 M: 07725 356 185 E: [email protected]

Michael Izzi T: 01738 783 358 M: 07471 354 451 E: [email protected]

Simon Kibblewhite Tel: 0207 629 7282 E: [email protected]

Perth Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Mapping with the permission of the Controller of Her 5 St John Street, Perth, PH1 5SP Majesty’s Stationery Office. Crown Copyright (ES100018525). NOT TO SCALE 01738 567892 [email protected] struttandparker.com IMPORTANT NOTICE Strutt & Parker LLP gives notice that: 1. These particulars do not constitute an offer or contract or part thereof. 2. All descriptions, photographs and plans are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. All measurements are approximate and not necessarily to scale. Any prospective purchaser must satisfy themselves of the correctness of the information within the particulars by inspection 55 offices across England and , or otherwise. 3. Strutt & Parker LLP does not have any authority to give any representations or warranties whatsoever in relation to this property (including but not limited to planning/building regulations), nor can it enter into any contract on behalf of the Vendor. 4. Strutt & Parker LLP does not accept responsibility for any expenses incurred by prospective purchasers in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn. 5. If there is anything of including 10 offices in Central London particular importance to you, please contact this office and Strutt & Parker will try to have the information checked for you. Photographs taken March 2016. Particulars prepared March 2016.