Rye Hill Road, Flimby, CA15

4.5-acre residential development opportunity in an attractive coastal setting, offering an established planning position and excellent potential for a high-quality new homes scheme.

Strategically located within easy reach of Maryport, Workington and the wider West Cumbrian area, the site provides an exciting opportunity to create a well-designed residential development in an established and accessible location.

EPC Rating: D

INTRODUCTION

An exceptional opportunity to acquire a consented residential development site in the attractive coastal village of Flimby, West Cumbria. The site benefits from outline planning permission (Reference: OUT/2021/0026) for the construction of up to 59 dwellings, together with associated infrastructure,
landscaping, drainage and access works. Reserved matters remain outstanding, allowing a developer
flexibility to optimise the scheme design, layout and housing mix. Set within an established residential area
and surrounded by mature landscape features, the site represents one of the few significant residential
development opportunities currently available along the West Cumbrian coastline.

LOCATION

The site occupies a prominent position on the A596 (Station Road) at the southern edge of Flimby, close to the junction with Ryehill Road, as you leave the village towards Maryport. The location benefits from excellent road connectivity to Maryport, Workington and the wider West Cumbria area, with Flimby Railway Station within walking distance.

Postcode: CA15 8PE

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THE SITE

The development site occupies a prominent position east of Station Road and Ryehill Road, forming a natural extension of the existing village.

Surrounded by established housing and mature vegetation, the site provides an attractive balance between village living and open green surroundings. Existing woodland, tree belts and Furnace Gill create natural landscape buffers and visual interest throughout the development area.

The aerial photography demonstrates the site's excellent relationship with surrounding residential areas whilst retaining a pleasant edge-of-settlement character.

PLANNING

Outline Planning Permission Granted

Application Reference: OUT/2021/0026

Proposal: Outline application for the erection of up to 59 dwellings and associated infrastructure works including access.

Planning permission was granted by Cumberland Council on 27 September 2024 subject to a Section 106 Agreement.

Key Planning Benefits
~ Consent for up to 59 dwellings
~ Reserved matters outstanding
~ Approved access strategy
~ Established planning framework
~ Extensive approved landscape strategy
~ Sustainable village location
~ Opportunity to deliver a broad housing mix.

AFFORDABLE HOUSING

The Section 106 Agreement requires a minimum affordable housing provision equivalent to 10% of the total dwellings, comprising:

First Homes
Discount Market Sale Homes

Affordable homes will be integrated throughout the development and designed to be indistinguishable from market housing

OPEN SPACE & LANDSCAPING

A significant feature of the scheme is its emphasis on green infrastructure and environmental enhancement.

The approved parameters plan provides for:

~ 885m² Public Open Space
~ Extensive retained woodland
~ New strategic tree planting
~ Landscape buffer zones
~ Ecological enhancements
~ Woodland management strategy
~ New hedgerow planting comprising over 100 replacement species.

The development offers the opportunity to create a high-quality residential environment that integrates effectively with the site's existing natural assets.

DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY

The site is considered suitable for:

~ Regional Housebuilders
~ National Housebuilders
~ SME Developers
~ Housing Associations
~ Joint Venture Partnerships

The approved scale allows for a balanced development capable of attracting:

~ First-time buyers
~ Growing families
~ Professionals
~ Downsizers
~ Retirees seeking a coastal lifestyle.

Disclaimer

The illustrations and images within this brochure include a combination of artist's impressions, computer generated images and photographs of show homes and completed properties. They are intended for illustrative purposes only and may not relate to the specific property or house type featured. This brochure does not constitute or form part of any contract of sale. All measurements, floor plans and dimensions are provided as a guide only and may vary during the construction process. They should not be relied upon for the placement of furniture, appliances, carpets or other furnishings. Specifications, layouts, fixtures, fittings and finishes are subject to change. Prospective purchasers should confirm the exact specification, dimensions and finishes for their chosen property with the developer or sales representative before proceeding.