The Old Coal Yard, Greenmore, Woodcote, Reading, Berkshire

A former coal yard extending to approximately 0.83 acres (0.34 hectares) and comprising a hardstanding yard space, workshop building, shipping containers providing additional storage, and established access from Greenmore Road.

Situated on the edge of Woodcote, the site is allocated for employment use within the Woodcote Neighbourhood Plan 2013 - 2035 and offers significant potential for the development of small-scale commercial units, subject to planning permission and all necessary consents.
The building comprises:
A former workshop of steel portal frame construction, with half-height breeze block walls, galvanised metal side cladding and corrugated roof sheets. Internally, the building has a concrete floor. Approximately 1,163 sqft (GEA).

Location
Reading 8.5 miles | Henley-on-Thames 10.5 miles |Oxford 19 miles | Goring 3.5 miles | M4 9 miles (distances approximate)

The Old Coal Yard is situated to the west of the A4074 and benefits from direct access off Greenmore Road via a well established entrance, providing safe and convenient access for a wide range of vehicle types.

Woodcote is a thriving South Oxfordshire village with excellent road communications, offering convenient access to Reading, Henley-on-Thames, Oxford, and the wider motorway network via the M4 and M40.

Rail services are available from nearby stations at Goring & Streatley (approximately 3.5 miles), Pangbourne (approximately 4 miles), and Reading (approximately 8 miles), all providing regular services to London Paddington, with journey times of under one hour from Reading.

This combination of strong road and rail connections makes The Old Coal Yard an attractive location for occupiers seeking excellent regional and national accessibility.

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Planning
The property has no recent planning history however, the site is allocated for employment use within the Woodcote Neighbourhood Plan 2013 - 2035 (Site WNP2-43a/ Policy ES1). A pre-application enquiry was submitted to South Oxfordshire District Council in May 2024, seeking advice on the redevelopment of the former coal yard for commercial startup employment units. A written response was issued in June 2024 confirming that, in principle, the proposed employment development was acceptable. Copies of the pre-application submission and the Council's response are available from the Agents upon request.

Overage
The Old Coal Yard will be sold subject to an Overage Provision. Should residential development be permitted and subsequently implemented on the yard, existing buildings or any part of the remainder of the site, 35% of any increase in value arising from that development will be payable to the Vendor or their successors in title. The overage provision will apply for a period of 35 years from the date of sale.

Services
We understand that the property was previously connected to mains electricity however, this is no longer in place. An electricity pole is situated within the property boundary and, whilst not currently connected, we believe a supply may be available to the site, subject to the necessary enquiries and works.
The Property benefits from a Mains Water connection.

Designations
The property lies within the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Method of Sale
The property is offered for sale by private treaty as a whole.

Health and Safety
We ask you to be as vigilant as possible to any potential risks when making your inspection and inspections are to be accompanied and by Appointment Only.

Viewings
Strictly by Appointment with the Agents. Please contact Charlotte Bailey or Kevin Prince to arrange a viewing.

Local Authority
South Oxfordshire District Council

VAT
Any guide prices quoted or discussed are exclusive of VAT. In the event that a sale of the property, or any part of it, or any right attached to it, becomes a chargeable supply for VAT purposes such tax will be payable in addition.

Plans
Plans included within these particulars are based upon Ordnance Survey data and are for reference and identification purposes only. All measurements and distances are approximate.

Directions
If travelling via the A4074, take the exit onto Reading Road towards Woodcote. Continue for approximately 0.3 miles, then turn left onto Greenmore. Proceed for a further 0.4 miles, where the property will be found on the left-hand side shortly before The Black Lion Public House and is signposted Bishop's Yard.

For Further Information
Please contact: Charlotte Bailey at Brown & Co - Oxford Office