Land at Reach Road, Burwell
- Land size
- 0.31 acres
Key Features
- Potential Development Land
- Previously granted planning permission
- Approximately 0.31 acres
- Edge of popular village
- Residential/Commercial Opportunity
- Offers invited subject to planning
Description
BURWELL
This popular village is located some 5 miles from the Racing town of Newmarket,13 miles from the historic City of Cambridge and 12 miles from the cathedral city of Ely City, all of which have an extensive range of shopping, retail and culinary outlets. The village itself has a regular bus service, primary school, doctors’ surgery, Post Office, church, petrol station, pubs and other small local shops. Rail stations can be found at both Newmarket and nearby Soham and access to the A14 road junctions are at Newmarket and Cambridge. Burwell is a highly sought-after village as it offers the peace and beauty of rural life alongside easy access to urban amenities. It is a vibrant community and is a village that offers something for everyone.
Description - This is an excellent opportunity to acquire a site allocated for commercial use on the outskirts of this increasingly popular village. The plot measures approximately 0.31acres (stms) and is the last remaining part of land developed by Hopkins Homes for residential and Commercial use under East Cambridgeshire District Councils planning reference 14/00046/OUM.
Location - The land is on the south side of Reach Road, opposite open countryside and sits adjacent Residential and Commercial units at Burling Way and Lucas Close and the local fire station.
Registered Title - The title is registered as part of title CB383398
Tenure & Possession - The site is for sale freehold, with vacant possession upon completion.
Planning - The site was allocated for commercial office space, but was not developed and the planning has now lapsed. It sits within the jurisdiction of East Cambridgeshire District Council and all enquiries as to the future suitable use can be directed to their planning department. There are no current planning applications underway.
Method of Sale - The property is for sale by Private Treaty.
Offers - Offers are invited for the freehold purchase of the site on a subject to planning basis. All offers will need to be confirmed in writing to the sellers sole agent and include the following:
1 - Any proposed conditions attached to the offer.
2 - Proof of funding.
3 - Timescales for expected planning application submission, exchange and completion.
4 - Proof of ID for all buyers.
5 - Details of Solicitors to be instructed on the purchase
6 - Confirmation that a 10% deposit will be paid on exchange of contracts.
Services. - All prospective purchasers are to make their own enquiries as to the location/provision of services.
Restrictive Covenants, Wayleaves, Easements & Rights of Way - We are not aware of any restrictive covenants associated with the site but the land is to be sold subject to all existing rights of way, public or private, light support, drainage ,water and electricity supplies and allotted rights and obligations, easements, quasi easements and all wayleaves whether referred to or not in the sales particulars. - Purchasers will be deemed to have full knowledge and satisfied themselves as to the provisions of any such matters which may affect the property.
Value Added Tax - Should any sale of the land or any right attached to it become chargeable for VAT, then such tax will be the liability of the purchaser to settle in addition to the purchase price.
Local Authorities - East Cambridgeshire District Council - Cambridgeshire County Council -
Viewings - Access to the site and viewings are strictly by appointment via Bovingdons Limited. When onsite, we would ask you to be a vigilant as possible for your own personal safety. - Call or
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Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
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- Date Posted
- 2026-06-16
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
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- Water
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- Heating
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- Broadband
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- Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
- Yes
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
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- Garden
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