Ashby Road East, Bretby, Burton-On-Trent

A attractive block of 5.86 acres of pastureland believed to have development potential subject to gaining the necessary planning permission.

The land is being sold by online auction, with the auction ending on 8th July 2026.

Description - A useful block of 5.86 acres of pastureland, which borders forestry to the North, a golf course to the East, houses to the South and houses /paddock to the West.

The land is currently in Green Belt but the land is believed to have development potential, subject to gaining necessary planning permission.

There is good access from the A511 (Ashby Road East) with details of visibility splays available by request.

The topography is a gentle slope running towards the road.

Location - The land is located just off Ashby Road East, between Midway and Burton upon Trent, close to the village of Bretby. Access is via a driveway directly from Ashby Road.

The land is situated approximately 2.7 miles from the centre of Burton upon Trent and approximately 3.3 miles from Swadlincote, providing excellent amenities and access to public transport.

Overage - The land is sold subject to an existing overage (for the benefit of a previous owner) which claws back 25% of any residential development uplift. This has 14 years remaining.

In addition to this the Vendors will place their own overage clause on the land which claws back 10% of any residential or commercial development uplift in value attributed to any change of use or planning permission for a period of 14 years rising to 35% for a further period of 26 years (once the original overage has expired). For the avoidance of any doubt the overage will not be triggered by any agricultural or equestrian.

Easements, Wayleaves And Rights Of Way - The land is sold subject to and with the benefit of any other easements, wayleaves and rights of way that may exist at the time of sale whether disclosed or not.

Auction Terms & Details - The property is for sale by online auction, the end date for the Auction will be the 8th July 2026 at 12pm. All details, terms and conditions and the contract pack are available on our website.

Contract pack – The contract pack is available via the ‘Online Auction’ pages of our website.

Online Auction Access - Please visit the Howkins & Harrison website (howkinsandharrison.co.uk), click ‘Auctions' in the main heading menu then 'Online Auctions'. To bid - click 'Register' and verify your email address.

The purchaser of this property will be subject to the following payments upon exchange:

£4,800 (incl. VAT) is taken from the registered card (on the fall of the hammer) and is apportioned as follows:

Buyers Premium: £2,400 (incl. VAT)
Auction Platform Fee: £2,400 (incl. VAT)

The 10% deposit of the purchase price is to be paid by the successful Purchaser to their solicitor by 12 noon on the next working day.

The purchaser is subject to the following payments upon completion:
Balance of the purchase price
Search fees of £ TBC
Administration fee of £420 plus VAT

Full terms and conditions for the online auction are available on our website.

Services - The land does not have any mains services however we understand that these are located in the access road.

Purchasers are to make their own enquires as to the connectivity.

Covenant - There is an existing covenant on the land which prevents the planting of trees to form part of the National Forest scheme

Local Authority - South Derbyshire District Council

Tenure & Possession - The land is sold freehold with vacant possession.

Viewing - Accompanied viewings only, strictly by appointment with Howkins & Harrison

Plan, Area & Description - The plan, area and description are believed to be correct in every way, but no claim will be entertained by the vendor or the agents in respect of an error, omissions or misdescriptions. The plan is for identification purposes only.

Anti Money Laundering - Under the money laundering directive (S12017/692) we .a re required under due diligence as set up under HMRC to take full identification (e.g Photo ID and recent utility bill as proof of address). When a potential purchaser submits an offer for a property, please be aware of this and have the information available.