Land To The South Of School Aycliffe Lane, County Durham, DL5
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Strategic opportunity for residential development in School Aycliffe, County Durham. The site comprises 13.3 acres (5.38 hectares) of land which is currently farmed.
Offers are invited by way of option, promotion or conditional contract by no later than: NOON Thursday 12th June 2025.
Summary
Strategic opportunity for residential development in School Aycliffe, County Durham. The site comprises 13.3 acres (5.38 hectares) of land which is currently farmed.
Offers are invited by way of option, promotion or conditional contract by no later than: NOON Thursday 12th June 2025.
Access
The site is accessed via School Aycliffe Lane which is an adopted highway. There has been no construction works on the access and would require full construction and updates.
Local Authority
Darlington Borough Council
Planning
The site is well related and adjacent to the settlement of School Aycliffe. The settlement is not defined by Development Limits within Local Plan Policy H2 and therefore is considered ‘countryside’. The land has not previously been considered for residential development; however, the adjacent land was subject to a positive assessment in the HELAA 2017 and subsequently approved for the development of 101no. dwellings. Further assessment is required to determine if the land is developable in the short term in accordance with the Darlington Borough Council Local Plan. The Council have now opened their call for sites for allocation through the local plan.
The site would be subject to an on-site affordable housing requirement of 20% of the total number of units developed, as outlined in Policy H5 of the Local Plan. This requirement is split 50% affordable rent and 50% affordable home ownership. It is recommended that any bidders refer to local planning policy.
Tenure & Possession
The site is offered freehold with vacant possession upon completion.
Method of Sale
We are inviting offers to be submitted to NeiI Kohli or Rhys Jones by no later than NOON on Thursday 12th June in line with the following bid requirements:
Contract type (option / promotion / conditional)
Promotion and planning cost cap (% of Market Value)
Initial term and any extensions
Option fee(s) payable to landowner
Minimum land value per NDA and non-developable
Contribution payable to landowner’s solicitor and agent’s fee
Details of strategy to achieve planning permission
All offers are subject to contract and the seller is not under any obligation to accept any or the highest offer.
Anti-Money Laundering
In accordance with anti-money laundering regulations, two forms of identification and confirmation of the source of funding will be required from the successful bidder.
What3Words
Using the link below you will be able to pinpoint this property:
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Legal Costs
Each party to bear their own legal costs incurred in the transaction unless otherwise agreed.
Viewings
Viewings are strictly by prior appointment.
Important Notice
Every care has been taken with the preparation of these particulars, but they are for general guidance only and complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed. If there is any point, which is of particular importance professional verification should be sought. All dimensions / boundaries are approximate. The mention of fixtures, fittings & / or appliances does not imply they are in full efficient working order. Photographs are provided for general information and you may not republish, retransmit, redistribute or otherwise make the material available to any party or make the same available on any website. These particulars do not constitute a contract or part of a contract.
The site is situated on the south-western edge of School Aycliffe, County Durham. School Aycliffe is located approximately 1.5 miles west of Newton Aycliffe and is in close proximity to the A1(M) motorway, providing convenient access to major cities such as Durham and Newcastle.
The village is home to a range of local shops, a primary school, and is close to secondary schools in the surrounding area.
Offers are invited by way of option, promotion or conditional contract by no later than: NOON Thursday 12th June 2025.
Summary
Strategic opportunity for residential development in School Aycliffe, County Durham. The site comprises 13.3 acres (5.38 hectares) of land which is currently farmed.
Offers are invited by way of option, promotion or conditional contract by no later than: NOON Thursday 12th June 2025.
Access
The site is accessed via School Aycliffe Lane which is an adopted highway. There has been no construction works on the access and would require full construction and updates.
Local Authority
Darlington Borough Council
Planning
The site is well related and adjacent to the settlement of School Aycliffe. The settlement is not defined by Development Limits within Local Plan Policy H2 and therefore is considered ‘countryside’. The land has not previously been considered for residential development; however, the adjacent land was subject to a positive assessment in the HELAA 2017 and subsequently approved for the development of 101no. dwellings. Further assessment is required to determine if the land is developable in the short term in accordance with the Darlington Borough Council Local Plan. The Council have now opened their call for sites for allocation through the local plan.
The site would be subject to an on-site affordable housing requirement of 20% of the total number of units developed, as outlined in Policy H5 of the Local Plan. This requirement is split 50% affordable rent and 50% affordable home ownership. It is recommended that any bidders refer to local planning policy.
Tenure & Possession
The site is offered freehold with vacant possession upon completion.
Method of Sale
We are inviting offers to be submitted to NeiI Kohli or Rhys Jones by no later than NOON on Thursday 12th June in line with the following bid requirements:
Contract type (option / promotion / conditional)
Promotion and planning cost cap (% of Market Value)
Initial term and any extensions
Option fee(s) payable to landowner
Minimum land value per NDA and non-developable
Contribution payable to landowner’s solicitor and agent’s fee
Details of strategy to achieve planning permission
All offers are subject to contract and the seller is not under any obligation to accept any or the highest offer.
Anti-Money Laundering
In accordance with anti-money laundering regulations, two forms of identification and confirmation of the source of funding will be required from the successful bidder.
What3Words
Using the link below you will be able to pinpoint this property:
///umpires.chap.freedom
Legal Costs
Each party to bear their own legal costs incurred in the transaction unless otherwise agreed.
Viewings
Viewings are strictly by prior appointment.
Important Notice
Every care has been taken with the preparation of these particulars, but they are for general guidance only and complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed. If there is any point, which is of particular importance professional verification should be sought. All dimensions / boundaries are approximate. The mention of fixtures, fittings & / or appliances does not imply they are in full efficient working order. Photographs are provided for general information and you may not republish, retransmit, redistribute or otherwise make the material available to any party or make the same available on any website. These particulars do not constitute a contract or part of a contract.
The site is situated on the south-western edge of School Aycliffe, County Durham. School Aycliffe is located approximately 1.5 miles west of Newton Aycliffe and is in close proximity to the A1(M) motorway, providing convenient access to major cities such as Durham and Newcastle.
The village is home to a range of local shops, a primary school, and is close to secondary schools in the surrounding area.
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Land To The South Of School Aycliffe Lane, County Durham, DL5
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Newton Aycliffe Station0.8 miles
- Heighington Station0.9 miles
- Shildon Station2.1 miles
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