Property description

A FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY to purchase an exciting development site with PLANNING PERMISSION TO BUILD 3, TWO BEDROOM AND 2, ONE BEDROOM UNITS all with private gardens and off road parking. Situated in the heart of Okehampton, a level walk to the town centre and all of the facilities that it has to offer, with the Cathedral city of Exeter being approximately thirty minutes drive. Okehampton is an ideal central base for easy access to both the north coast of Devon, as well as the City of Plymouth and offers excellent access to Cornwall

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 SITE:
Access to Bobs Garage is off Park Row. 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).

EXISTING BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES:
The redevelopment site is based on the existing main workshop and store.

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The redevelopment site is based on the existing main workshop and store.

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. The permissions are currently being renewed.

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.

ARCHITECT:
'Studio OK', 01837 55322. Contact: John Forward

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.

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

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For a full set of plans and planning details, please contact Miller Town & Country

Property Features :

• Development Opportunity
• Planning For Five Units
• 3 x 2 Bed Houses
• 2 x 1 Bed Flats
• All With Parking and Gardens