Land North of Church Road, Wickham Bishops

LOCATION
The site is located on the western edge of Wickham Bishops, Essex, a village with a population of approximately 4,000 people. Wickham Bishops is situated 3 miles north of Maldon and 2 miles southeast of Witham.

The village is accessible via the A12, with the nearest junction at Witham. The nearest train station is located in Witham and provides regular services to London Liverpool Street, taking around 45 minutes. Bus services connect the village to neighbouring settlements including Maldon and Witham.

Wickham Bishops is one of the most affluent and desirable villages in Maldon District Council and indeed rural Essex. Historically, there have been very few development opportunities in Wickham Bishops over the last 10+ years, making this a rare and valuable chance to invest in a prime residential location.

DESCRIPTION
The site measures approximately 6.05 acres (2.45 hectares) and currently comprises an existing bungalow with paddock land to the rear. The land is bordered by residential properties to the south and west, and grass and woodland to the north and east.

Vehicular and pedestrian access is taken from Church Road to the south and will require the demolition of the existing property.

PLANNING & SECTION 106
The site is located within Maldon District Council and benefits from outline planning permission for "the development of up to 50 dwellings including associated car parking, open space and landscaping" with all matters reserved except access.

Planning approval was granted in February 2025 following an appeal, ref APP/X1545/W/23/3333081.

The planning approval is subject to a Section 106 Agreement, which includes obligations for 50% of the units to be affordable housing. Contributions are also included for items including RAMS, education, transport and healthcare.

CIL
Maldon District Council does not currently have an adopted CIL policy.

TENURE
The site is to be sold freehold with Vacant Possession.

EASEMENTS, WAYLEAVES & RIGHTS OF WAY
The site is offered subject to, and with the benefit or burden of all existing rights of way, wayleaves and easements whether or not specifically referred to in these sales particulars.

SERVICES
Further information is included within the Data Room, but prospective purchasers are advised to make and rely upon their own enquiries with the relevant service providers.

VAT
Prospective purchasers should be aware that the purchase price will be subject to VAT and all offers should be clearly stated as a figure plus VAT. Please refer to the Bidding Guidelines contained within the Data Room.

DATA ROOM
Access to a Data Room containing all relevant sales information, technical reports and planning information is available on request.
For access, please contact the Selling Agent.