Welsh Newton Common, Monmouth, Monmouthshire

Description

Occupying a prime position within Welsh Newton Common, this development opportunity comprises a well-located parcel of land adjoining a recently approved residential scheme. The surrounding area is characterised by detached dwellings set within generous plots, framed by mature woodland and the attractive Herefordshire countryside. The site presents an excellent opportunity for a developer to deliver a high-quality residential scheme in a desirable village setting. The extent of the land available is shown edged red on the front cover plan.

The site is located at the heart of the village of Welsh Newton Common, which is a settlement allocated in the Herefordshire Core Strategy as being an appropriate location for proportionate housing growth. Subject to detailed design and the scale of development proposed, the site is considered capable of delivering up to five high-quality village homes.

Subject To Planning Proposals Invited

Powells are instructed to invite offers for the site from developers on a Conditional Sale ‘Subject to Planning’ basis with the developer pursing planning permission under a conditional sale contact.

Site Information & Planning Context

Planning consent has previously been granted on a portion of the field which has been sold and is currently being delivered. A shared access into the site is being constructed as part of this existing scheme, however access into the site remains within the land subject to this invitation of offers.

• Welsh Newton Common is allocated for housing growth within Figure 4.15 of the Herefordshire Core Strategy.

• The site is wholly within the defined settlement boundary of Welsh Newton Common as set out within the adopted Welsh Newton and Llanrothal Group Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP).

• Access into the site from the public highway has been granted planning consent which has been implemented.

• Herefordshire Council are currently failing to meet their statutory housing target. The presumption in favour of sustainable development is engaged.

Services
Interested parties must make and rely upon their own enquiries regarding the availability, capacity, routeing, and cost of connections to all mains services and utilities, together with any necessary off-site works.

Wayleaves, Easements & Rights of Way 

The land is to be offered subject to, and with the benefit of, all existing wayleaves, easements, covenants, and all public and private rights of way, whether or not referred to in these particulars

Any future layout will need to accommodate existing drainage infrastructure serving the adjacent new-build dwellings, together with a Welsh Water pipe and overhead electricity cables crossing parts of the site. Plans showing the location of the drainage field and water pipe are provided on page 3 of the sale brochure.

VAT
The VAT status of the land is to be confirmed. Interested parties must satisfy themselves as to any VAT implications.

Invitation of Offers - Subject to Planning Terms 
The site is available for promotion via an option or promotion agreement and parties are invited to submit terms as follows:
• Type of agreement
• Percentage – discount/share of proceeds
• Premium payment(s) to landowner
• Term(s) of agreement/longstop
• Any deductible costs and caps
• Minimum price per gross acre
• Planning strategy
• Confirmation of payment of landowner’s professional fees (agent and legal)

Expressions of Interest 
To register interest and receive the information pack and sales process updates, please contact the agent using the details below.

Viewing Arrangements

Viewings are strictly by prior appointment with the selling agent. Interested parties must not access the site without the selling agent’s consent.