Church Farm, Moorhouse, Newark

A residential development site with full planning permission and Change of Use Prior Approval for the conversion of traditional and modern farm buildings to form six dwellings in this delightful rural location. The total area of the proposed residential dwellings is 1096 sq.m (11,798 sq.ft) approximately and the site extends to 0.512 hectares (1.264 acre) or thereabouts. The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is not payable on this development. The site is considered exempt from the Bio-Diversity Net Gain (BNG) Condition.

A residential development site with full planning permission and Change of Use Prior Approval for the conversion of traditional and modern farm buildings to form six dwellings in this delightful rural location. The total area of the proposed residential dwellings is 1096 sq.m (11,798 sq.ft) approximately and the site extends to 0.512 hectares (1.264 acre) or thereabouts. The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is not payable on this development. The site is considered exempt from the Bio-Diversity Net Gain (BNG) Condition.

The Church Farm complex comprises a mixture of traditional and modern agricultural buildings and two modern portal framed agricultural buildings with access adjacent to the existing farmhouse. Just north of the farmyard lies the Church known as Moorhouse Chapel which stands alone in a field. The site is subject to access to this church. The site does not lie within a conservation area although the wider setting of Moorhouse Chapel is Grade II* listed and the existing retained farmhouse is Grade II listed. Demolition involves some 984 sq.m of modern farm buildings comprising the cattle shed, infill shed canopy over the crew yard and four bays of the buildings to the north.

The small village of Moorhouse is situated 11 miles north of Newark. Access points to the A1 dual carriageway are within 4 miles. The village of Sutton on Trent (approximately 4 miles) provides local amenities including Co-operative store, primary school and doctor's surgery. Additional facilities can be found at the nearby village of Tuxford (4 miles) with the Tuxford Academy secondary school. The surrounding countryside has many public footpaths and country lanes connecting to the villages, ideal for walks and cycling. The Dovecote at Laxton provides an excellent bar/restaurant facility. A short drive away is the Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre, Clumber Park, Rufford Abbey and Country Park, ideal for those seeking leisure activities. Newark on Trent is on the main East Coast railway line with services from Newark Northgate to London King's Cross in just over 75 minutes.

Town & Country Planning - Full planning permission is granted under Newark & Sherwood District Council reference 24/01472/FUL. Change of Use from farmhouse to residential; conversion and alteration of farm buildings to form two dwellings; demolition and partial demolition of modern farm buildings; and associated external infrastructure works. The conditional planning consent is dated 15th July 2025.

Change of Use Prior Approval is granted under Newark & Sherwood District Council reference 24/01463/CPRIOR to determine prior approval for a proposed Change of Use of the agricultural buildings to four dwelling houses and associated building operations. The conditional planning consent is dated 18th July 2025.

Full details, plans and documents can be viewed on the Newark and Sherwood District Council planning website ( or further information from the selling agents.

The documents include:

* Preliminary Ecological Appraisal Report
* Flood Risk Assessment

Cil Charge - Newark & District Council have confirmed that there is no CIL charge payable as there is no net additional increase of flood space.

Bio-Net Gain - Newark & District Council have confirmed that the development is exempt from a BNG condition.

Services - Mains water and electricity are understood to be available whilst purchasers should make their own enquiries as to the technical details for connections. There is no mains sewerage available.

Summary Of Proposed Floor Areas -

Modern Farm Building Conversions - Unit 1 - 135.3 sq.m (1456 sq.ft)
Unit 2 - 97.7 sq.m (1051 sq.ft)
Unit 3 - 99 sq.m (1065 sq.ft)
Unit 5 99 sq.m (1065 sq.ft)
Unit 6 273.7 sq.m (2946 sq.ft) - SOLD subject to contract

Traditional Brick/Pantile Farm Building Conversion - Unit 3 - 195.8 sq.m (2107 sq.ft)
Unit 4 - 294.6 sq.m (3171 sq.ft)

Tenure - The property is freehold.

NOTE: The area shaded blue on the attached plan, whilst included in the Planning Application and conversion of the farm buildings, is held on a separate Title and is not included in the sale.

Possession - Vacant possession will be given on completion.

Roads - The access road to Church Farmhouse and the farm buildings is an adopted road. Access is reserved by Right of Way to the Church.

A Right of Way will be reserved on the area coloured pink for access to 'The Orchard' and the retained farm buildings at Church Farm.

Viewing - Strictly by appointment with the selling agents.