Description
The site lies on the south western edge of Roundswell in Barnstaple and extends to approximately 27.38 acres (11.08 ha). It is situated within North Devon Council’s administrative boundary.
The land is bounded by mature hedge rows and includes two internal hedges running north to south. To the north is open countryside, to the east an enclosed small holding and wooded area and several new housing schemes (built out). The southern boundary abuts the Old Bideford Road and several small business uses including a garden nursery. To the west, behind a mature hedge, is a combination of open countryside and a solar field.
The land slopes gently and is currently being farmed as grassland with livestock grazing.
Access to the site will be achieved from Old Bideford Road to the south, which provides a direct vehicular route into Roundswell and Barnstaple. Beyond the Old Bideford Road is the A39, which is readily accessible.
Environment Agency (EA) Flood Mapping shows that the majority of the site is within Flood Zone 1, with some areas of Flood Zone 2 and 3. Site specific hydraulic modelling confirms that the true extent of land at risk of flooding is significantly reduced.
Location
Within a 20 minute walk amenities include multiple supermarkets, business parks, schools, convenience stores, public houses, and bus stops.
In terms of the wider surrounding area, the site is well connected with nearby villages and towns. The main settlements of Bristol (109km north-east), Plymouth (80km south) and Exeter (55km south east) are easily accessible by road.
Trains from Barnstaple run to Exeter with journey times from around an hour. More locally the areas of North Devon National Landscape and Hartland Devon Heritage Coast are accessible within a 30 minutes drive.
Planning
Outline planning permission, subject to a section 106, has been granted by North Devon Council (Application No: 79375).
Planning proposal:
Outline planning permission for residential development for up to 220 dwellings, a local shop (Use Class E(a)), with landscaping, access, public open space and associated infrastructure work (All matters reserved except access).
S106:
30% affordable housing to be provided with 3% of the AH wheelchair accessible and adapted dwellings provided at Social Rent. 7% of the AH as Social Rent with the balance as intermediate.
Provision for on-site open space including LEAP, Allotment/Orchard and LAPS.
Contributions towards healthcare, BNG monitoring, off-site open space, highways, education and waste.
Technical Pack
A technical information pack providing details of the site is available by contacting the Agents.
Tenure
The site is held freehold under Title No DN553436 and part of Title No DN503282. The Sellers’ are separate entities bound by a promotion agreement with Hallam Land. Full vacant possession will be available upon completion.
Method of Sale
The site is offered for sale by informal tender. Offers are invited for the freehold interest in the development site (outlined in red on the sale plan). Prospective bidders will be advised as to the bid deadline, please register your interest for further details.
Offers are required to be submitted to the selling agents at the email addresses set out in the Bid Proposal Pro Forma document found in the technical pack. It is important that the sales particulars and technical pack are reviewed in full.
Viewings
All viewings to be arranged via the Agents. Neither our clients nor their agents will be responsible for any damage or loss caused to any potential purchasers, their agents, or consultants whilst on site.
