Land at Whissendine, Oakham, Rutland - about 0.77 acres

A parcel of permanent pasture on the edge of the village of Whissendine with development potential, subject to planning.

Oakham 4 miles, Melton Mowbray 5½ miles, Uppingham 9½ miles

About 0.77 acres

For sale as a whole or in separate lots by Informal Tender.

Deadline 12 noon on Friday 9th May 2025

Offers in Excess of £50,000 for the whole

Situation - The land is situated on the eastern edge of the village of Whissendine and is accessed via a hand gate off Ashwell Road.

The Land - The land extends to approximately 0.77 acres (0.31 hectares) and consists of a single enclosure of permanent pasture with post and wire fencing along the northern boundary and stock proof fencing to the remainder.

Tenure - Freehold with vacant possession on completion.

Method Of Sale - The land is offered for sale by informal tender on the following terms:

1. All tenders must reach the office of Shouler & Son, County Chambers, Kings Road, Melton Mowbray LE13 1QF no later than 12 noon on Friday 9th May 2025. Late tenders will not be considered. Tenders may be submitted by email to: t.

2. Tenders should be submitted on the Tender Form in writing and placed with a sealed envelope marked “Land at Whissendine, Rutland FAO Tim Harris”. All tenders must be made by a named Buyer with their full home address, telephone number and email address provided as well as details of the solicitor acting. The Tender Form is available from Shouler & Son, the Seller’s agent.

3. Tenders must be for a precise sum of pounds sterling. It is advised that tenders should be for an odd figure to avoid the possibility of identical bids. No escalating tenders, linked tenders or tenders made with reference to others will be considered. No tenders will be considered that are subject to obtaining planning permission.

4. The seller does not undertake to accept the highest or indeed any tender made.

5. Tenders must be accompanied with evidence of finance or funds for the purchase.

6. Tenders are invited for the land using the Tender Form available on request from Shouler & Son, the Seller’s agent.

Services - There are no services connected to the land. A three-phase electricity pole is situated in the verge off Ashwell Road and there is a combined rainwater/sewer in the highway. A 6-inch water main also runs through the land.

Easements, Covenants & Wayleaves - The land is sold subject to any existing easements, covenants and wayleaves.

A public footpath runs through the land from east to west.

Overage - The land is sold subject to an existing overage for development, whereby 40% of any increase in value due to development (as defined in Section 55 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990) will be payable to the previous vendors should such development occur within 30 years from the 29th November 2023. The overage would be payable on either implementation of the planning permission or permitted development or sale of the land with the benefit of that permission, whichever is the sooner.

Local Authority - Rutland County Council (unitary authority)

Planning - The current Local Plan for the council is Rutland Core Strategy, which was adopted in July 2011. The council are currently in the process of preparing an Emerging Local Plan.

More information on the Local plan can be found on the council’s website -

Vat - Any guide price quoted or discussed is exclusive of VAT. In the event that a sale of the land, or any part of it, or any right attached to it, becomes a chargeable supply for the purposes of VAT, such tax will be payable in addition.

Viewings - The land may be viewed at any reasonable time with a copy of these particulars to hand. Viewing is at your own risk and neither Shouler & Son nor the vendor take any responsibility for any losses or damages incurred during inspection.

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