DEVELOPMENT SITE, Marsh Plain, Blakes Hill Road, Landkey, EX32

THE PLOT - EX32 0NN

An opportunity to acquire a development site for 2 new detached dwellings on this large rural site with far reaching countryside views to the north. The site benefits from full detailed planning permission (Ref.78994) for two detached dwellings as a fallback position to the previous planning permission (Class Q Conversion - Ref.76436) to convert the agricultural barn into 4 x three bedroom terraced dwellings.

The two proposed dwellings are of the same design, both 4 bedroomed over two floors and extend to approximately 163.3 sqm (1,758 sqft). The site is relatively level and extends to approximately 0.50 hectares (1.24 acres).

There is another planning permission (Ref. 78992) for conversion of the barn into one large dwelling, this was approved on 30th August 2024. The proposed dwelling is mostly single storey accommodation with a gross internal floor area of approximately 346.58 sqm (3,730 sqft).

The site is conveniently located between the villages of Landkey and Swimbridge with direct access from Blakes Hill Road which connects the two villages. The vendor will retain ownership of the access area from the main road and a strip of land between the road and the site for access to their retained farmland to the west and north of the site.

SITUATION

The site is located between the popular villages of Landkey and Swimbridge just a mere 2.5 miles from the edge of Barnstaple which offers an extensive range of local and national retail shops, supermarkets, high street banks, primary and secondary schooling, a further education college, theatre, cinema, leisure centre, numerous restaurants and public houses, along with the District Hospital on the periphery. The famous Tarka Trail is within easy striking distance, providing a walk or cycle along the River Taw to Braunton, Instow and beyond. The A361 provides access to Tiverton and the M5 (Junction 27), within around 45 minutes. The popular sandy beaches of Saunton, Croyde, Woolacombe and Instow are all within easy reach. The site is surrounded by picturesque countryside, providing a wealth of recreational activities along with the nearby Exmoor National Park with its beautiful moorland scenery.

METHOD OF SALE

Offers are invited in the region of £425,000 for this freehold site.

SERVICES

We understand that mains water and electricity (3 Phase) are already on the site and foul and surface water drainage will be dealt with via private systems on site. However, all interested parties should make and rely upon their own enquiries of the relevant services providers regarding connection and capacity of mains services.

PLANNING

North Devon Council granted full detailed planning permission for the demolition of the existing agricultural barn and the erection of two new dwellings (Ref. 78994 - fallback position to application 76436 for change of use of agricultural building to 4 dwelling houses (Class Q)) at land at Marsh Plain, Blakes Hill Road, Landkey on 23rd September 2024. A subsequent planning application (Ref. 79944) for a non-material amendment to reposition the hedgerow and plots to allow for a slightly wider access for the vendors to their retained land was approved on 30th April 2025.

There is also planning permission for conversion of the barn to one large dwelling (Ref. 78992) which was approved on 30th August 2024.

Copies of the plans and planning permission are available from the agents.

VIEWING

Please contact Philip Taverner at KLP to arrange a viewing.