Development site at Pound Lane, Isleham

ISLEHAM
Isleham is an historic rural fenland village with population of circa 2,500 lying in the south-east corner of Cambridgeshire. It is situated about 6 miles north east of the racing town of Newmarket, 8 miles from Ely, and about 5 miles from Mildenhall. The A14 is readily accessible providing links to major road networks. The village has 3 churches, 4 shops and 3 Public Houses, a community centre where there are also cricket and football pitches, a Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) for tennis etc and a skate park. A popular attraction is the nearby Marina. There is a pre-school playgroup and a primary school catering for four and a half to eleven year olds from Isleham & surrounding villages.

DESCRIPTION
The land on offer is located near to the centre of the village, close to the Church and the remains of a Benedictine Monastery.  The site has benefitted from a previous planning approval by East Cambridgeshire District Council - (Ref 18/00634/FUL), for 4 detached dwellings (now lapsed). A further application for renewal of the permission with a revised layout was made in 2022 (Ref 22/00806/FUL) and was subsequently withdrawn. Offers are now invited on a subject to planning basis for this excellent site which is ideal for 3 or 4 detached homes.

TITLE & TENURE. - The land is registered under Title Number CB451004 and will provide vacant possession upon completion.

METHOD OF SALE. - The property is for sale by Private Treaty.

OFFERS. - Offers are invited for the freehold of the site. All offers will need to be confirmed in writing to the sellers sole agent and include the following:

1 - Proof of funding.
2 - Timescales for proposed planning application, exchange and completion.
3 - Proof of ID.
4 - Details of Solicitors to be instructed on the purchase
5 - Confirmation that a 10% deposit will be paid on exchange of contracts.
6 - Notification of any conditions attached to the offer.

RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS - We are not aware of any restrictive covenants that affect the site but prospective buyers are advised to seek clarification before legal commitment, particularly as it is close proximity to a historical building. 

SERVICES. - All prospective purchasers are to make their own enquiries as to the location/provision of services.

WAYLEAVES, EASEMENTS & RIGHTS OF WAY - The land is to be sold subject to all existing rights of way, public or private, light support, drainage,  water and electricity supplies and allotted rights and obligations, easements, quasi easements and all wayleaves whether referred to or not in the sales particulars. Purchasers will be deemed to have full knowledge and satisfied themselves as to the provisions of any such matters which may affect the property.

VAT. - Should any sale of the land or any right attached to it become chargeable for VAT, then such tax will be the liability of the purchaser to settle in addition to the purchase price.

PROPERTY INFORMATION
East Cambridgeshire District Council -
Cambridgeshire County Council -
All documents pertaining to the site can be found on ECDC planning portal references 18/00864/FUL & 22/00806/FUL
There is a condition to fulfil an archaeology report before commencement.
CIL will be payable at the rate of £151.62 per sq metre of build. (2024)

VIEWINGS. - Access to the land is restricted currently and all incursions to the site are strictly by appointment via Bovingdons Limited. When onsite, we would ask you to be a vigilant as possible for your own personal safety. - Call or