Land at Sibbalds Brae, Bathgate, West Lothian, EH48 2DU Housing Development Opportunity

Sale on behalf of the owner Hallam Land Management Land at Sibbalds Brae Bathgate 2

• Site extending to approx. 33.9 acres (13.7 ha) in attractive edge-of-town position

• Planning Permission in Principle (PPP) granted, subject to Conditions and registering of a Section 75 Agreement

• PPP allows for up to 190 homes, including 15% affordable housing, over a net developable area of approx. 14.8 acres (5.97 ha)

• Convenient commuter location given nearby motorway and rail connections

• Attractive semi-rural setting including mature woodland boundaries and open countryside outlooks

• Dataroom with site / planning information and Process Letter available

• Offers invited for the site as a whole Land at Sibbalds Brae Bathgate 3

Location The site is located to the west of Bathgate, a town in West Lothian with a population of around 20,000 residents. The settlement is conveniently located approx. 15km west of Livingston, 55km west of Edinburgh and 75km east of Glasgow. The M8 is accessible to the south of Bathgate at Junctions 3a and 4 and allows direct motorway access to Edinburgh and Glasgow. Bathgate railway station is located to the south of the town centre and is served by trains on the North Clyde Line providing regular direct links to Edinburgh Waverley (approx. 30 min) and Glasgow Queen Street (approx. 40 mins). Bus services run along Sibbalds Brae immediately north of the site. Edinburgh Airport is around 35km east of the town. Within Bathgate town centre there is a good range of shops with supermarkets (Tesco, Morrisons and Aldi) also available. The town has a leisure centre and numerous cafes, pubs and restaurants. Further retail facilities are available at The Centre in Livingston (approx. 15km from Bathgate) and The Gyle Shopping Centre in west Edinburgh (approx. 40km). There are numerous primary schools in Bathgate / Armadale with Windyknowe Primary School located to the north of the site. The site is within the catchment area of Armadale Academy secondary school. Medical services are available at local doctor’s surgeries and St John’s Hospital in Livingston, where A&E facilities are located. The local area is popular with residents and tourists alike given its easy access to attractive countryside and outdoor activities. There are numerous local walks, including around the Bathgate Hills, and a wealth of amenities available within the vicinity of Bathgate with Polkemmet, Beecraigs and Almondell Country Parks all nearby. There is a wide selection of golf courses within West Lothian, with Bathgate Golf Club located to the south of the town.

NOTE - Published for the purposes of identification only and although believed to be correct its accuracy is not guaranteed. Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Map with the permission of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office © Crown copyright licence number 100022432 Savills (UK) Limited.

Description The greenfield land for sale is located to the west of Bathgate and extends to an approximate area of 33.9 acres (13.7 ha). The development opportunity has a well-positioned edge of town location benefitting from mature woodland and open countryside views to the west and south. The site is mainly open ground with some tree coverage to the north and west. The ‘developable area’ is located to the east of the site and extends to an approximate area of 14.8 acres (5.97 ha). To the north of the site is Sibbalds Brae road (B708) over which are residential properties / farmland and then Windyknowe Primary School. To the north-west of the site is woodland and Sandilands Gardens, along which are ten large detached homes. To the west of the site is open ground containing a number of mature trees. To the south of the site is woodland / agricultural land / open ground and a farm / small housing development along Whiteside Farm Lane. To the east of the site are residential properties within the Falside area, with Robertson Avenue local park and Little Boghead Nature Park to the south-east. method of Sale The heritable interest (freehold) in the site is offered for sale as a whole on behalf of the owner Hallam Land Management. Full details regarding the method of sale are available from Savills via a Process Letter. Please note interest to receive this document and access to the dataroom containing site / planning information. Strict timetables regarding agreed dates of entry will be observed. The owner reserves the right to sell the land without reference to any other party. Each party will be liable for their own legal costs. The purchaser(s) will be responsible for LBTT, registration dues and any VAT incurred in connection with the transaction. A title plan will be prepared for sales purposes - only indicative boundaries are provided and should not be relied upon. NOTE - Published for the purposes of identification only and although believed to be correct its accuracy is not guaranteed. Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Map with the permission of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office © Crown copyright licence number 100022432 Savills (UK) Limited.

Planning Reference: 0636/P/18 Proposal: Planning Permission In Principle (PPP) For Residential Development With Access, Landscaping, Suds And Associated Infrastructure Decision: Granted at Appeal (PPA-400-2097) subject to Conditions and registering of a Section 75 Agreement Comment: A Planning Permission appeal was allowed on 24/10/2019 granting PPP application 0636/P/18, subject to conditions and Section 75 Agreement. The reporter concluded that “the development accords fully with the relevant provisions of the development plan”. On final approval the PPP allows for the erection of up to and including 190 homes subject to ‘detailed’ planning permission being achieved. A Section 75 Agreement is currently being progressed by the seller and West Lothian Council. The Section 75 Agreement will require the provision of affordable housing (15% of total units) and a number of financial contributions for education and other requirements. For an update on the progression of this agreement please contact the selling agents. There are no listed buildings within the subject site and the site is not within a Conservation Area. The proposals include a single vehicular access in the form of an enhanced priority junction off Sibbalds Brae to the north. Through assessment and evaluation of the site an indicative masterplan has been developed providing for a mix of house types. The landscape led masterplan sensitively responds to the character and vernacular of the local area and has integrated the development into the natural environment, incorporating existing woodland and trees into new parklands and open space.

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FURTHER INFORMATION Parties should note interest in the first instance to be sent the Process Letter; provided with dataroom access / further information; and kept informed of any closing date set.

To view the site please contact the selling agent. Contact For further information please contact: Wemyss House, 8 Wemyss Place Edinburgh, EH3 6DH T +44 (0) 131 247 3700 F +44 (0) 131 247 3724

Ben Brough [email protected] +44 (0) 131 247 3730 Richard Cottingham [email protected] +44 (0) 131 247 3786

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, and 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. November 2019