Plot at 20 Laithwaite Close, Cockermouth, CA13

An excellent and extremely rare opportunity to acquire an individual residential building plot situated within a well-established and desirable residential area of Cockermouth

The plot is suitable for the erection of a detached bungalow subject to reserved matters approval.

The approximate total area of the site, excluding the access road, extends to approximately 860 square metres, and there is existing mains services available to connect into.

The site benefits from outline planning permission, which has been granted in perpetuity, for the erection of a detached bungalow providing purchasers with the flexibility to design and construct a home to their own specification, subject to obtaining the necessary reserved matters consent.

PLEASE NOTE:

Whilst the plan shows an area highlighted in red including the access road and turning area, these are not included in the sale and it is strictly the plot for sale. The access road will remain in its current ownership and full access rights will be granted to the plot.

FOR SALE

One residential building plot: Laithwaite Close, Cockermouth, CA13 0AQ. Guide Price: offers over £180,000

Summary

An excellent opportunity to acquire a residential building plot situated within a well established and desirable residential area of Cockermouth. The plots benefit from outline planning permission for the erection of a detached bungalow, offering purchasers the flexibility to design and construct homes to their own specification, subject to the necessary reserved matters approval.

PLEASE NOTE:
Whilst the plan shows an area highlighted in red including the access road and turning area, these are not included in the sale and it is strictly the plot for sale. The access road will remain in its current ownership and full access rights will be granted to the plot.

Location

The site is located on Laithwaite Close accessed via a private lane, within a popular and established residential area of Cockermouth The location provides convenient access to a range of local amenities, schools and transport links, together with easy access to the town centre and surrounding countryside

The Plot

The plot sits within an established residential area, and is accessed via a private access lane for which it will share responsibility for the maintenance. The site extends to approximately 860 square metres.

PLEASE NOTE:
Whilst the plan shows an area highlighted in red including the access road and turning area, these are not included in the sale and it is strictly the plot for sale. The access road will remain in its current ownership and full access rights will be granted to the plot.

Planning

Outline planning has been granted under planning application 2/2015/0533. Work has begun which ensures that the application is now in place in perpetuity. The outline consent allows for the principle of residential development with detailed matters (including appearance, landscaping, layout and scale) to be approved under a subsequent reserved matters application.

Services

Prospective purchasers should note: • Services are understood to be available in the vicinity • Full details of connections and capacities should be independently verified • Connection costs, if applicable will be the responsibility of the purchaser

Access arrangements

Access to the plot is to be taken from Laithwaite Close via the existing access lane. Further clarification regarding the precise access arrangement and any associated rights will be confirmed.

Covenants

The property will be sold subject to any existing covenants, easements and rights of way. Details will be provided within the legal pack.

Viewings

Strictly by appointment through the selling agent.

Referral fee disclosure

PFK works with preferred providers for services relating to buying or selling property. These providers offer competitive pricing, but you are under no obligation to use them and are free to choose alternatives. If you do use these services, PFK may receive a referral fee as follows (all figures include VAT): • Conveyancing (Napthens LLP, Bendles LLP, Scott Duff & Co, Knights PLC, Newtons Ltd, Beyond Conveyancing Ltd): £120 to £240 per completed sale or purchase. • Auction – If you decide to sell your property via Auction House Cumbria following our introduction, the average referral fee earned for 2025 was £2,398 and is dependent on the final sale price. • Financial Services (Emma Harrison Financial Services): average referral fee of £221 in 2024 for arranging mortgages, insurance, and related products. • EPCs (M & G EPCs Ltd): £25 for EPC • Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Checks (via Landmark): between £8.50 and £15.50.