Property description

DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY! A RARE CHANCE TO ACQUIRE A RESIDENTIAL REDEVELOPMENT SITE - A 0.124 acre site located right in the heart of the town centre just 100 metres from the main thoroughfare. The site currently trades as a tyre and repair garage but is being sold after 14 years due to retirement.Planning for 3 x 2 bed houses and conversion to create 2 x 1 bed flats and already existing end of terrace 4 bedroom house in situ.NO ONWARD CHAIN

LOCATION
The site is situated in Park Row, right in the very heart of Okehampton and tucked away in a quiet side street just 100 metres from the main thoroughfare through the town centre. This area of Okehampton is situated within a conservation area. The National Grid Reference is 588 951.

THE SITE
Access to Bob s Garage is off Park Row however the rear boundary fronts Kempley Road. This infill site has been trading as a car repair and tyre business by the present owner for many years and is now being sold due to retirement. The vendor has reported that previous uses have included Crane Hire and a Fire Station.

THE PLOT SIZE
The premises comprise a rectangular shaped plot estimated at approximately 0.05 Ha (approximately 0.124 acre).

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EXISTING BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES

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The redevelopment site is based on the existing main workshop and store however the site is also occupied by a vacant unmodernised four bedroom house known as 3 Kempley Road and this too is included in the sale. It is anticipated that the existing house could be refurbished then incorporated within the redevelopment scheme.

PLANNING HISTORY
The redevelopment of these premises are subject to two separate planning applications. Planning application 01023/2010 relates to the demolition of an existing vehicle repair workshop and tyre bay. The subject premises being located within a conservation area. Conditional consent was granted on the 21 July 2011 and in particular is conditional on the implementation of a programme of archaeological work in accordance with a written scheme of investigation approved by the planning authority.A separate planning application 01015/2010 is full planning consent also granted on the 21 July 2011 and permits for the demolition of an existing building and erection of three new residential units and conversion of existing building to two dwellings and change of land to residential use. The signed section 106 agreement states that there are contributions to community facilities only, the scheme does not hit the trigger point for education contributions. Full details are available on West Devon councils planning

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Please note that although the four bedroom attached house (3 Kempley Road) falls within the curtilage of the redevelopment site the property is not included within the planning application and should therefore be regarded as a separate redevelopment project.

LOCAL PLANNING AUTHORITY
West Devon Borough Council 01822 813600 Case Officer Anna Henderson Smith

LAYOUT
The existing scheme illustrates five new build units comprising 3 x 2 bedroom units and 2 x 1 bedroom units. It is anticipated that number 3 Kempley Road could be converted to two or more smaller units, subject to the necessary planning consents. Copy drawings are available to interested parties upon request.

ARCHITECT
Studio OK, 01837 55322. Contact: John Forward

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SPECIALIST REPORTS AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION

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The vendor commissioned a ground investigation and site report last year. A Phase I desktop study was undertaken in August 2010 by The Grimes Partnership of Ivybridge followed by a Phase II site survey in September 2010. An electronic copy of the report is available to interested parties upon request.

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There are however no further reports available and interested parties must rely on their own investigations.

SERVICES
Mains water, drainage, gas and electricity.

POSSESSION
The site is to be sold with vacant possession.

METHOD OF SALE
The site to be sold by Private Treaty. Unconditional offers are invited. Conditional offers will also be considered.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS
The vendor reserves the right to apply Overage clauses.

Property Features :

• Development Opportunity
• Close to Town Centre
• 0.124 Acre Site
• 4 Bed House included in Price
• Planning For 3 x 2 Bed Houses