FOR SALE BY INFORMAL TENDER
An excellent opportunity to acquire a residential development site benefitting from reserved matters planning permission for up to 15 dwellings (including 5 affordable dwellings) in a sought-after village location in Haddenham, Cambridgeshire.
Overview
Land southeast of Aldreth Road, Haddenham (“The Site”) extends to 0.694 ha (1.717 ac) and benefits from reserved matters planning permission for 15 units (including five affordable housing dwellings).
Location
The Site is located to the south of Haddenham, Cambridgeshire. Haddenham has a number of services, including a post office, several shops, a library, a primary school, two public houses, three churches, a village hall, a sports and social club, a doctor’s surgery, a pharmacy, an elderly day care centre and a number of public open spaces, including the recreation field (which has Queen Elizabeth II Field status). Haddenham is served by two regular bus services.
The Site has an elevated position with views over the neighbouring Millfield Orchard and the surrounding rural landscape.
Town and Country Planning
The Site is located in the jurisdiction of East Cambridgeshire District Council (ECDC).
Outline planning permission was granted in April 2020 for 15 dwellings, of which 5 are to be affordable housing, with new access and associated works (Ref: 18/01471/OUM).
The reserved matters application was subsequently approved on 25th May 2023 (Ref: 21/01841/RMM).
The Vendor has received partial approval for the discharging of conditions on the Site. On the 10th June 2024, ECDC approved the following conditions: 4 - Contamination, 11 - Arboricultural Method Statement,
14 - Unexpected Contamination, 15 - Biodiversity Mitigation Measures. The Vendor has submitted additional information to discharge Condition 5 - Archaeology but this is still awaiting decision.
Planning Agreements
S106
The buyer of the Site will be fully liable for all payments and obligations contained within the Section 106 Agreement and will fully indemnify the seller in this regard. A copy of the S106 Agreement is available in the Information Pack.
Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)
The Site is subject to CIL and will be charged at the prevailing ECDC CIL Charge Rate.
Information Pack
A comprehensive online Information Pack can be downloaded from the dedicated web address as follows: aldrethroad-haddenham.co.uk
Interested parties will be deemed to have submitted proposals in the full knowledge of all documents within the online Information Pack.
Ground Investigation
A Phase I and Phase II Geo-Environmental Investigation report dated 13th July 2021 prepared by Obsidian concluded that there are no known contaminants on the Site and that conventional strip and trench foundations will be appropriate for the majority of the Site. The full reports are available in the Information Pack.
Archaeology
An Archaeological Evaluation was completed by Pre- Construct Archaeology Limited. A full copy of the report is available in the information pack.
Flood Risk and Drainage Strategy
The Site is located in Flood Zone 1 and has a low probability
of flooding from rivers and the sea.
Landscape
A Landscape Management Plan has been carried out by Elwood Landscape Design to support the planning application. This is available in the information pack.
Arboriculture
An Arboricultural Method Statement conducted by Elwood Landscape Design is available in the Information Pack.
Ecology
An Ecological Assessment was prepared by Green Environmental Ltd and is contained within the online information pack.
Services
A levels and drainage appraisal has been conducted by Travis Baker and is contained in the online Information Pack. The appraisal proposes the SUDS features.
Interested Parties must satisfy themselves as to the availability and adequacy of all services prior to making their unconditional offer.
Method of Sale
The freehold of the site is offered for sale by Informal Tender.
Unconditional offers are to be submitted in writing to Bidwells, Bidwell House, Trumpington, Cambridge, CB2 9LD by 12 noon 23 August 2024.
All proposals are to be in writing in accordance with the Bidding Proforma contained in the online Information Pack. Emailed offers will be accepted, addressed to max.whittaker@bidwells.co.uk. The Seller reserves the right to reject any or all offers.
Proposals should be clearly marked ‘Aldreth Road, Haddenham – for the attention of Max Whittaker.’
Wayleaves, easements, covenants and rights of way
The Site is sold subject to all wayleaves, easements, covenants and rights of way, whether or not disclosed.
VAT
The Site is elected for VAT, therefore VAT will be chargeable in addition to the purchase price at the prevailing rate.
Viewings
Viewing is strictly by appointment. A viewing day will confirmed shortly. Please contact Max Whitaker on 07467 742770, if you would like to register your interest to arrange a viewing.
Parties should take due care for their own personal safety when inspecting the Site.
Confidentiality
The marketing of the Site remains strictly private and confidential and should not be disclosed to any external parties, without the explicit approval of Bidwells, acting on behalf of the landowner.
New Homes
Bidwells has evidence of new home sales in the locality and a New Homes Report is contained in the online Information Pack. For specific queries with regards to resale values, please contact David Bentley on 01223 559 343.
Registered Title
The Site is registered under title number CB469405
Tenure
The freehold of the Site is offered for sale with vacant possession on completion.
Anti-money laundering
Under the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 and 2019, It is a legal requirement for Bidwells to complete customer due diligence (CDD) on all counterparties involved in property transactions. Counterparty checks must be completed before exchange of contracts.
