Goatacre, North Lyneham, Wiltshire, SN11

An existing developed farm site with modern buildings and yard, central to the village of Goatacre, south of Lyneham. The property is attractively situated adjacent to the second Goatacre Cricket Ground.

Description

An existing developed farm site (1.04 acres) with modern buildings and yard, central to the village of Goatacre, south of Lyneham. The property is attractively situated adjacent to the second Goatacre Cricket Ground. The property is prime for change of use for residential (Class C) or light business purposes (Class E) or for brownfield residential redevelopment (subject to planning). The site includes over 15000 sq ft (1400 sq m) of mainly steel framed agricultural buildings. Access will be over the Cricket Ground entrance which is owned by the vendors.

Planning 1

The property is within Wiltshire Council, designated as open countryside outside of a defined Settlement Boundary although close to Lyneham where there has been substantial new build development. It is considered that part of the buildings may be proposed for Class Q Residential re-use under the General Permitted Development Order, subject to compliance with the relevant criteria and that part of the buildings may be proposed for Class R Business re-use under the General Permitted Development Order, subject to compliance with the relevant criteria.

Planning 2

It is further considered that there may be opportunity to promote an alternative new build scheme of development with the following planning merits : 1. Removal of agricultural activity from predominantly residential setting (new off-site farmbuildings already consented) 2. Visual enhancement of existing environment 3. Reduced large vehicle traffic movements. 4. Opportunity for enhanced local amenities / recreation ground. The vendors have nearby land that may be available for Biodiversity Net Gain use.

Sale Contract

The Vendors will invite offers on a CONDITIONAL CONTRACT SUBJECT TO PLANNING ONLY with exchange of contract within 6 weeks of offer acceptance and subject to 5% non-refundable deposit and completion within 18 months thereafter.

Tenure

Freehold with vacant possession on completion.

Services

The Purchaser will be required to install new service connections.

Viewing

Please note the property is a working farm and viewings are strictly by appointment with the Agents ; David James. Tel Ref : MHB.