Barr Drive, Lakenheath, Brandon

SUMMARY
An opportunity to acquire an edge of settlement freehold site in the Suffolk Village of Lakenheath. The site totals approximately 1.75 hectares. STP / Option / Promotion Agreements will be considered. Viewings are to be arranged strictly by prior appointment with William H Brown.

DESCRIPTION
This is a 1.75 ha site accessed via Barr Drive and Cornfield Avenue. It is part of a larger title SK260889. The site is located on the edge of Lakenheath. Lakenheath is a village and civil parish in the Forest Heath district of Suffolk, situated approximately 6 miles southwest of Brandon and 5 miles north of Mildenhall. The village is notable for being home to RAF Lakenheath. It is at the landowner’s request that the northern parcel of the site (5.21 ha) is not incorporated into any plans, and the focus is on the southern section (1.75ha).

Planning Summary
From a planning perspective the site falls into 2 parts. The southern section comprises approximately 1.75ha and would comprise a natural extension to the built-up area with residential development and the settlement boundary for Lakenheath on 3 of its 4 sides. The northern parcel totalling 5.21ha is more heavily vegetated, which in The Connell’s Group view limits its development potential, particularly in the context of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG).
As set out above the land sits outside but adjacent to the settlement boundary for Lakenheath within the current West Suffolk Local Plan. The emerging West Suffolk Local Plan is currently going through Examination in Public (EiP) and is anticipated for adoption in Summer 2025. The site is not proposed for allocation within that emerging Local Plan and is therefore considered, to be a more medium-term opportunity although recent updates to the National Planning Policy Framework, could create shorter term opportunities.
Prospective purchasers should be aware that Lakenheath is a designated Neighbourhood Plan Area with work ongoing since that January 2021 designation. The site also falls within the 1500m Stone Curlew nesting constraint zone and therefore any development proposals would need to demonstrate there will not be adverse impact upon this species through Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA).

1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT. THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS. NEITHER SEQUENCE (UK) LIMITED NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATEVER IN RELATION TO THIS PROPERTY.