AN OPPORTUNITY TO ACQUIRE A RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT SITE WITH OUTLINE PLANNING PERMISSION FOR UP TO 65 DWELLINGS ON THE EDGE OF THE
POPULAR VILLAGE OF STOKENCHURCH, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE
LOCATION
The property is located to the south-eastern built edge of the settlement of Stokenchurch, a village and civil parish within the unitary authority of Buckinghamshire Council. Stokenchurch is strategically positioned adjacent to the M40, joining Oxford to London and located approximately 7-miles west of High Wycombe and approximately 17-miles southeast of Oxford. Oxford is a regional city hub providing an extensive range of services and facilities including shops, restaurants, banks, sports centre, retail parks and supermarkets. Facilities in Stokenchurch include a Tesco Express store, a primary school, a community centre with sporting facilities, public house, coffee shop and post office.
PROPERTY
The property extends to approximately 9.09 acres (3.68 hectares) of arable farmland, largely enclosed by mature hedgerows and scattered boundary trees. It adjoins residential garden boundaries to the north-west, with existing barns at Mill House, to the north projecting into the field. A wooded bank separates the property from the M40 to the north. A connection from the development scheme will provide access to the National Highways' footpath and cycle path via the existing footbridge over the M40, providing pedestrian access into the village. To the south, beyond an established hedgerow, lies "Giles Yard", from which a construction materials supplier operates. The south eastern boundary is not defined on the ground and currently extends across adjoining farmland. Access to the site is provided via Mill Road, between Nos. 32 and 34 Mill Road. The topography of the property is gently sloping with a gradual fall in levels toward the southern boundary.
PLANNING
The Local Planning Authority is Buckinghamshire Council. The property benefits from outline planning permission (planning reference: 22/07149/OUT) for up to 65 dwellings and associated works. The outline planning permission indicates a dwelling mix of 34 market dwellings and 31 affordable dwellings equating to a 48% affordable housing provision. It is however noted that the housing mix is to be determined at reserved matters stage. The outline planning permission also provides for planting, and open space specifically to the northeast and southeast of the property, as well as two attenuation basins. Access into the property is proposed to comprise of a 5.5-meter width carriageway with pedestrian access located to the southern side of the carriageway. A completed S106 agreement dated 19th March 2026 is available and confirms the affordable housing provisions and associated contributions.
MORE INFORMATION
An information pack has been prepared, includes all relevant planning, technical and legal information, as well as bidding guidance.
METHOD OF SALE
The opportunity is offered for sale freehold with vacant possession by informal tender with unconditional offers sought. The Vendors may consider the provision of overage as a part of offers received. The vendor will reserve full and unencumbered rights over the property for access and services to its retained land to the east. This will be along routes to be agreed by the parties between Mill Road and the boundaries of the vendors' retained land marked "A" to "B" on the sale plan.
Offers should be received by email in accordance with the Bidding Guidance contained on the information pack and received by 12 noon on Thursday 20th August 2026, marked "Stokenchurch Tender".
VIEWING
The property may be viewed from the public highway. Parties wishing to walk the property should arrange an appointment with Carter Jonas.
Strictly by appointment with agents.
