Plot for sale

Development Opportunity For Sale by Private Treaty Previously benefitting from detailed planning permission for 8 linked mews houses (now expired) Close to Worcester City Centre Views towards the Cathedral Freehold with vacant possession

Location

The site lies immediately adjacent to the Bromwich Road (A449) to the south-west of Worcester city centre. Access is currently directly off Bromwich Road although future development access is likely to be off Bromwich Lane which connects via the A44 St Johns Road to the west. The site is within easy walking distance of the city centre and is close to the New Road Cricket Ground.

Description

The site is as shown edged red on the attached plan and extends to 0.59 acres (0.24 hectares). The site was formerly a petrol filling station and the buildings on site are now occupied by a car hire company as more particularly described below. To the west of the site (on the other side of Bromwich Lane) are residential dwellings and to the east (the other side of Bromwich Road) is the King's School playing fields.

Ground Conditions

The site was formerly used as a petrol filing station and, as such, underground tanks will need to be removed prior to the commencement of development.
The guide price assumes that this cost will be borne by the purchaser. Copy reports are available within information packs.

Planning

The site previously benefitted from a detailed planning permission for the residential development of 8 linked mews houses dated 25 February 2009 (following an Appeal) reference P08C0689.
It is anticipated that prospective purchasers may consider a fresh application on a slightly amended scheme and the original architect's have prepared suggested plans which demonstrate the potential configuration for a viable scheme. Prospective purchasers are however recommended to make their own enquiries of the Worcester City Council Planning Department.

Areas & Dimensions

All figures and areas given are deemed to be approximate. The information contained within these sales particulars has been prepared as at April 2012.
The reference to any plant, machinery, equipment, services, fixtures or fittings at the property shall not constitute a representation of (unless otherwise stated) as to its state or condition, or that it is capable of fulfilling its intended function. Prospective purchaser should satisfy themselves as the the fitness of such items for their requirements.
Areas, where quoted, have been taken from the architect's drawings and those areas should not be relied upon.

Registered Title

The Vendor is the registered proprietor with Absolute Title of the whole of the site to be sold.

Exisiting Lease

The property is currently subject to a Lease to Europcar Group UK Limited, excluded from the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 and expires on the 28 September 2012. The current rent passing is £19,500 per annum exclusive.

Local & Services Authorities

Worcester City Council, Orchard House Complex, Farrier Street, Worcester, WR1 3BB - 01905 722233.
Central Networks, Area Office, Blackpole Road, Worcester, WR4 9TB - 01905 613191.
Severn Trent Water, PO Box 5301, Coventry, CV3 9FJ - 0800 707 6600.
British Gas/Transco - 0845 605 6688

Method Of Sale

The Site is for sale by private treaty. Unconditional offers for the freehold interest are sought. Conditional offers will be considered on the basis that they are conditional upon the grant of detailed planning permission for an alternative scheme and any offer should clearly state the detailed consent required including sketch plans/layout drawings and a suggested timescale.

Information Pack

An information pack is available, upon application to the Agents, at a cost of £30.00 (£25.00 plus VAT) which includes the following:
1. Copy of the previous Planning Permission Ref: P08C0689 dated 25 February 2009.
2. Copy of the previous Section 106 Agreement dated 25 February 2009.
3. Copy of new Plans prepared by Messrs Lett & Sweetland Architects.
4. The Contamination Investigation Report carried out by EJ Wilson & Associates dated 15 September 2008.
5. Utility Searches including Servern Trent Water (foul and storm drains) and Linesearch (electricity).

Viewing

Viewing of the site is strictly by prior telephone appointment through the selling agents, Halls on 01905 611066.

Halls Holdings Ltd and any joint agents for themselves, and for the Vendor of the property whose Agents they are, give notice that: (i) These particulars are produced in good faith, are set out as a general guide only and do not constitute any part of a contract (ii) No person in the employment of or any agent of or consultant to Halls Holdings has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property (iii) Measurements, areas and distances are approximate, Floor plans and photographs are for guidance purposes only (photographs are taken with a wide angled / zoom lenses) and dimensions shapes and precise locations may differ (iv) It must not be assumed that the property has all the required planning or building regulation consents. Halls Holdings Ltd, Welsh Bridge, 1 Frankwell, Shrewsbury, SY3 8LA. Registered in England 06597073.