THE SITE - LAND OFF GREENHILL ROAD - BS25 5PF
This residential development site, which extends to approximately 4.62 acres (1.87ha), is located on the eastern side of Sandford in North Somerset, directly south of the A368. The land comprises of a single field in agricultural use and is bordered by existing dwellings and built form on all sides. The land is generally level, falling from 32.4m in the south east to 28.4m in the north west. The site borders the Mendip Hills National Landscape area, which runs along the sites southern edge.
Outline planning permission has been granted for the construction of up to 31 new dwellings, a new site access, landscaping and open space. The final layout, scale and appearance of the new dwellings are matters reserved for future approval, although 30% of the new dwellings are required to be on site affordable housing.
The site lies within Flood Zone 1, so is not located within a flood zone that restricts the delivery of residential development.
SANDFORD
The site is within walking and cycling distance to a number of local services and facilities including Sandford Primary School and the local convenience store (Spar). Additional facilities in the village include the All Saints Church and large cider farm (Thatchers), which also contains the Railway Inn Public House. There are two bus stops within c. 140m of the site.
Sandford sits within a cluster of settlements including Winscombe and Churchill which provide a wide range of complimentary services and facilities as well as access to the wider public transport network. To the west, the A368 merges onto the A371 which provides wider access to Banwell, Weston-super-Mare and Junction 21 of the M5. Weston-super-Mare is the closest and largest settlement in the area which includes a wide range of services and facilities, including numerous employment and leisure opportunities and a railway station. Weston-super Mare railway station provides direct services to Bristol Meads and Cardiff Central, and onwards to the wider rail network. Bristol Airport is located within eight miles of the site, approximately a 15 minute drive.
PLANNING, S106, BNG & CIL
North Somerset Council granted outline planning permission (ref. 25/P/2505/OUT) on the 17th September 2026 for the development of up to 31 residential dwellings, with associated access, landscaping and open space. All matters are reserved except access. A S106 agreement accompanying the approval requires total contributions based on a scheme of 31 dwellings of £337,107 – to include a Bus Stop (£40,000), Fire Hydrant (£7,500), Secondary School Access (£197,876.65), Sustainable Travel (£5,580), TRO (£3,500), Work Support (£77,500), Youth and Communities (£1,650) and Monitoring Fee (£3,500). BNG and bat mitigation credits are required for the scheme but these have been procured by the vendors. The development will be CIL liable - the Agents understand the 2026 adjusted rate in this area to be £111.89/sqm. A planning & technical information pack which includes copies of all relevant documents and the S106 agreement is available from KLP on request.
SERVICES
Interested parties are invited to contact KLP who can provide utility information as part of the Planning & Technical pack.
METHOD OF SALE & VAT
The site is initially offered for sale by private treaty – with the intention that in due course an informal tender date will be set. Please contact the Agents to discuss this further.
KLP are also advised by the vendors that the land has been opted to tax, and therefore VAT will be payable upon the sale.
