Clifton Park, Great North Road, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61

Summary
Residential development opportunity situated in Clifton village on the outskirts of Morpeth, for the construction of 35no market dwellings of 3, 4 and 5 bedrooms extending to over 6.5 acres.

We are instructed to sell the above property which has the following key features:

* Attractive development located within the greenbelt;
* Total site area extending 6.5 acres;
* Detailed planning permission for the construction of 35no. 2-storey 3, 4 & 5 bed dwellings (14/02140/FUL);
* Details of Ground remediation to date can be found within Technical Information section of data room; and
* Off-site affordable housing s106 contribution of £200,000 has been paid to the LPA.

We are inviting offers for the property by 23rd January 2025 in line with the following bid requirements:

* Offers to be received by noon on Thursday 23rd January 2025;
* Offers to be emailed to or
* Offers to include best financial offer for the freehold title;
* Offers to state the name and registered address of the bidder and their solicitor; and
* Offers to outline financial arrangements for acquisitions, including proof of allocated funds and associated timescale to completion.

All offers are subject to contract, and the landowner is not obliged to accept the highest or any offer. Preference will be given to unconditional bids. If there are conditions associated with a bid these will need to be clearly stated.

The Area
The site is located 2 miles away from the historic and bustling town of Morpeth, which offers a wealth of facilities including restaurants, bars, cafes, shops and notable schools including the Morpeth First School and King Edward VI.

The site has excellent access to Newcastle, Edinburgh and beyond with the A1 located just half a mile away, and the stunning Northumbrian coast being reachable in only a twenty minute drive.

Planning
Full planning permission was granted by Northumberland County Council on 12th February 2018, for the proposed change of use from light industry to a housing development containing 35no. 2 storey 3, 4 & 5 bed dwellings and associated infrastructure.

Full plans can be seen within the Planning folder in the Data Room. The full application can be seen at reference no. 14/02140/FUL

It is understood the planning has been commenced . Ground remediation has been undertaken on the site-the detail of these works are detailed further in the Technical Information section. The off-site affordable housing s106 contribution of £200,000 has been paid to the LPA.

A non-material amendment 20/04354/NONMAT to application 14/02140/FUL - variation of Conditions 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 29 and 30 was permitted on 5th February 2021.

A non-material amendment (elevational updates to house type 1, 2, 3 and 5 to make more aesthetically pleasing and current - as a result the roof plans have changed on the site plans ) 22/03890/NONMAT on approved application 14/02140/FUL was permitted on 24th November 2022.

Discharge of conditions 4 (construction method statement), 6 (highway recording), 15 (landscape), 18 (noise barrier), 19 (ground gas) and 26 (planting/SUDs), 27 (Ecology) 20/03688/DISCON on approved planning application 14/02140/FUL.

Services
It is understood the site holds connections to relevant services, however purchasers are recommended connection of services to meet their requirements.

Interested parties are encouraged to seek independent advice as to the availability, suitability of existing and cost of services.

Technical Information
A Phase I Geo-Environmental Appraisal & Coal Mining Risk Assessment was completed in February 2021 and a Phase II Geo-Environmental Appraisal conducted in April 2021 by Coast
Consulting.

Following the results of the Phase II Geo-Environmental Appraisal, a Remediation Strategy was prepared to allow for the recommended removal of unsuitable soils and the importation of clean soil.

In February 2022, a Mine Entry Investigation was undertaken by Coast Consulting to confirm locations of three mine entries (2 adits and 1 mineshaft). The remedial works for these entries are detailed within this report. The mineshaft has been capped off and pending final sign-off from the Coal Authority. The western adit has been exposed and pending confirmation on whether further investigation is to be undertaken.

Site preparation works have been undertaken by contractor St George including the clearance of trees and vegetation, excavation of soils to remove foundations and unsuitable materials and excavation, stockpiling and re-use of site won natural soils from areas where cut is required to achieve finished levels.

Subsequently, an Earthworks and Remediation Validation Report was prepared by Coast Consulting in October 2023. This summarised some further remediation works, as is detailed in the remediation strategy prior to any future development.

Subject to site levels, a mix of foundation types will be required comprising conventional strip, trench fill and vibro / piles. Foundation and structure designs have been provided by Coast Consulting.

For full details, please refer to the Technical Information folder within the Data Room.

Local Authority
Northumberland County Council

EPC Rating
Any new build dwelling is required to have an EPC assessment once the development is complete, using the SAP methodology approved within Building Regulations Document L, Volume 1.

Tenure & Possession
The site is offered for sale as freehold with vacant possession upon completion.

What3words
The location of the property can be found here //remission.listen.posts.

Method of Sale
We are inviting offers for the property by no later than:

Noon Thursday 23rd January

Interested parties are to express their interest and request bid requirements from the agent.

Data Room
Access to an electronic data room, containing information on technical reports and planning information is available by request or by using the link in the further information section.

Anti-Money Laundering
In accordance with anti-money laundering regulations, two forms of identification and confirmation of the source of funding will be required from the successful bidder.

Legal Costs
Each party to bear their own legal costs incurred in the transaction unless otherwise agreed.

Important Notice
Every care has been taken with the preparation of these particulars, but they are for general guidance only and complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed. If there is any point, which is of particular importance professional verification should be sought. All dimensions/boundaries are approximate. The mention of fixtures, fittings &/or appliances does not imply they are in full efficient working order. Photographs are provided for general information and you may not republish, retransmit, redistribute or otherwise make the material available to any party or make the same available on any website. These particulars do not constitute a contract or part of a contract.