Marston Road, Greatworth

A unique opportunity to acquire a self-build plot on the outskirts of the sought after village of Greatworth. • Outline Planning Permission (WNS/2021/1927/OUT) • Gross site area of 0.34 acres (0.14 hectares) The site lies to the west of the village and is currently used as a paddock. It is surrounded by existing housing to the east and south, open fields to the west and Marston Road to the north. It lies to the west of the village.

Planning - On the 31st March 2022, West Northamptonshire Council granted ‘Outline planning application with all matters reserved except for access for a single self-build dwelling’. Access is to be taken from Marston Road via a 5.5m single vehicle access, which narrows to 3.3m as a driveway.
Please note there is a Section 106 Agreement which specifies that the purchaser of the site must have a local connection to South Northamptonshire, either through:

• Living in South Northamptionshire for a period of at least 12 months immediately prior to the date of the application to join the Self-Build Register; or
• Previously lived in South Northamptonshire continuously for a period of at least 3 years out of the past 5 years immediately prior to the date of the application to join the Self Build Register; or
• Having permanent employment within South Northamptonshire; or
• Having immediate family members who have lived in South Northamptonshire continuously for at least 5 years immediately prior to the date of Occupation.
• Being in the service of the regular armed forces of the Crown is also deemed to satisfy the connection test, and anyone who has previously served in the armed forces will be deemed to satisfy the connection test for a period of ten years after leaving service.

It will be the responsibility of the purchaser to fulfil all obligations under the Section 106 Agreement and the Purchaser will indemnify the Seller against any future costs or liabilities.

The plot is on the edge of the village with open views to the front.

The site is located close to the centre of the village of Greatworth, which benefits from a Post Office, pub and primary school. Additional amenities can be found in nearby Middleton Cheney (c.4 miles) and Banbury (c. 8 miles). Greatworth is within close proximity to local transport hubs with easy access to the M40. Banbury Station (c.8miles) provides mainline services into London Marylebone and Birmingham.