Residential Development Plot, Burcot, Abingdon, Oxfordshire

Rare opportunity to acquire land with Permission in Principle granted for the construction of two to four residential dwellings.
In all approximately 0.59 acres (0.24 hectares) | Available as a whole
FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY

The land extends to approximately 0.59 acres (0.24 ha) in total and is divided into two enclosures split by the access road, (shown hatched on the plan) which also serves other properties to the south.

Location

The site is located on the western edge of the hamlet of Burcot, to the north of the River Thames. Historic Abingdon on Thames and Oxford are both easily accessible. Trains to London Paddington from Didcot (7 miles) are available with a travel time of less than 40 minutes. The A34 (leading to the M40 and M4 motorways) is also accessible within a few miles.

Dorchester on Thames - 2 miles
Abingdon - 5 miles
Oxford - 9 miles
(Distances approximate)


Services

We understand that mains water, electricity and gas supplies are all close by, but none are connected nor capacities checked. There is no mains drainage.

Viewing

During daylight hours on foot with a copy of the Particulars. Please telephone Brown&Co - Oxford to confirm time of visit.

Method of Sale

The land is available as a whole by Private Treaty.

Tenure & Possession

Freehold, with vacant possession upon completion.

Planning

Permission in Principle "for the construction of two to four dwellings" was granted, at appeal, on 13th May 2026. The Appeal Reference is 6003969. The original application was made to South Oxfordshire District Council and is available on their website with reference P25/S1545/PIP validated 16th May 2025.

Overage

Offers are invited on an unconditional basis subject to such overage terms a Purchaser sees appropriate to offer bearing in mind the potential of the land. Our client would welcome proposals for Overage based upon a fixed payment per square foot of development over a base level.

WHAT3WORDS

The entrance to the land can be found at What3Words location: ///sunflower.tolerable.maximum

Wayleaves, Easements & Rights of Way

The property is being sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights including rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplied and other existing and proposed wayleaves from masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains, water and gas and other pipes whether referred to
in the particulars or not.

Local Authority

South Oxfordshire District Council

Plans

Plans included within the particulars are for information and reference purposes only and are not necessarily to scale.

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 the purposes of VAT then such tax will be payable in addition.

Health & Safety

Please be vigilant for any potential hazards when inspecting the land. In particular the grass is long so may be concealing hidden dips or holes, please be extra vigilant if walking through long grass. Please park safely off the road.