Description
This development site of approximately 1.03 acres (4,170m²) is primarily available for sale, with rental also considered at the owner's requirement of £110,000 per annum. The plot offers an established planning fallback immediately adjacent to the Ridgeway Business Park. The land supports a large-scale industrial unit subject to planning permission or secure storage yards, providing excellent connectivity to the A603 and A1.

This exceptional land parcel of approximately 1.03 acres (4,170m²) offers a unique opportunity for investors and developers, combining an established planning fallback position with significant commercial expansion potential. Located next to the thriving Ridgeway Business Park, the site is positioned within the scenic Ivel Valley river corridor, benefiting from natural screening while maintaining integration with the existing industrial landscape. The site is distinguished by its secure planning foundations. The land benefits from a granted Prior Notification (Ref: CB/22/01773/AG) for the construction of a substantial storage building and the alteration of the private way. The Planning Inspectorate has formally recognised this as a valid fallback position, establishing a clear legal precedent for development on this specific parcel.

The established fallback ensures the principle of a large building on this site is already accepted. This provides a purchaser the flexibility to either proceed with existing 600m² designs or redesign the facility for a larger footprint, subject to a future application to finalise industrial Class B8 use and provide the necessary biodiversity data. For the versatile investor, the site offers significant flexibility, as the layout is perfectly suited for division into four independent storage yards, providing secure, fenced enclosures to meet regional demand.

The site is reached via an access road approximately 120m long and 6.5m wide. This road is specifically for the site but also serves a parcel of land situated at the back, which is currently owned by a neighbouring farmer. There is a potential opportunity for a buyer to negotiate the purchase of this additional land (totalling roughly 1 acre) directly with the farmer should they wish to increase the overall footprint of the development to over 2 acres.

Location Information:
The site is strategically positioned immediately adjacent to the existing Ridgeway Business Park, effectively serving as a logical extension of this established commercial hub. The Planning Inspectorate has noted that the land relates more closely to the business park than the surrounding agricultural fields, as it is separated from open farmland by established hedges and earth banks. This location allows any new enterprise to benefit from a professional setting with a backdrop of existing industrial infrastructure and security fencing, ensuring the development integrates seamlessly into the local built environment.

For businesses, the area's primary appeal lies in its exceptional connectivity to the UK's strategic road network. The site provides direct access via The Ridgeway to the A603, which serves as a vital link to Bedford and the A1 corridor. This positioning places the site at the heart of the Oxford-Cambridge growth corridor, offering rapid transit to major logistics hubs, the high-income Southeast, and London. Furthermore, its proximity to the M1 and regional airports like London Luton ensures that businesses can efficiently manage both national and international supply chains from a single, centralised location.

The site's versatility further enhances its commercial value, offering the flexibility to accommodate either a single, large-scale Class B8 industrial unit or a divided "quadrant" of secure storage yards. This adaptability taps into the high demand for secure commercial space in Central Bedfordshire, a region recognised as an optimal location for advanced logistics and distribution. With a proven "fallback" planning position already in place, an incoming business can operate with the confidence that the principle of development on this site is firmly established.

Distances to Key Locations:
- Sandy: 2 miles
- Bedford: 8 miles
- Milton Keynes: 24 miles
- Cambridge: 28 miles
- Central London: 50 miles

BOUNDARIES

The Vendor and the Vendor's agent will do their best to specify the ownership of boundary hedges, fences and ditches. The Purchaser(s) will be deemed to have satisfied themselves as to the ownership of any boundaries.

SERVICES

We are advised that services are available on site; buyers must satisfy themselves through independent investigation.

TITLES

We understand the section of the land being sold is spread across parts of three titles, BD244618, BD244952 & BD244953

PLANNING

Planning Ref: CB/22/01773/AG)

VAT

The site is not elected for VAT, to our knowledge.

VIEWINGS

Strictly by appointment with Sell New Group. Viewers attend at their own risk; Sell New Group accepts no liability for injury or accident on site.

SAT NAV

Located at the end of the Ridgeway, Blunham, MK44 3PH,


DISCLAIMER

All sizes, fixtures, fittings, details and services are untested. Measurements are approximate; photographs are for guidance only. Buyers should verify EPC, management charges, council tax and legal title via their solicitors. Floor plans are illustrative.

ON RESERVATION, SELL NEW GROUP REQUIRE:

Purchaser will require to carry out AML ID check (passport or driving licence)
Proof of deposit/funds
Agreement to aim for a 10-week exchange
Buyer to pay agent 2% + VAT of the overall agreed purchase price for our agency fee upon exchange of contracts.

Anti-Money Laundering (AML):

It is a legal requirement that all purchasers comply with Anti-Money Laundering regulations. As such, once a purchase has been agreed subject to contract, the purchaser/s will be required to undertake an AML check carried out by our third party provider at a cost of £49 inclusive of VAT per property, payable by the applicant/s. Once this has been carried out, the sales memorandum will be prepared and the property will then be taken off the market.