Residential development site of approx 1.2ha with outline planning permission for 36 dwellings. Part of a larger development area forming the urban extension to Cam.

Description

This development site is an L shaped level area of land extending to approximately 1.2ha; located between existing housing at Box Road Avenue and the recently constructed Taylor Wimpey development known as The Halt. Once a former orchard the land is now grassland and the existing bungalow 5 Box Road and outbuildings are proposed to be demolished. A proposed new access off Box Road will serve the site.

Situation

Located on the northern edge of the village of Cam and just 3 miles north of Dursley. This site provides a highly accessible location within easy commutable distance by road and rail of the regional employment centres of Stroud, Gloucester, Cheltenham and Bristol. Junctions 13 (5 miles) and Junction 14 (9 miles) of the M5 respectively via the A4135 and A38 are within a short drive time with Dursley and Cam railway station on the Bristol to Birmingham line within a short walkable distance and local bus services to neighbouring towns

Planning

The site falls within the administrative boundary of Stroud District Council. The site benefits from outline planning permission ref S.17/0964/OUT for the demolition of the existing buildings and erection of up to 36 dwellings and associated access with a varied housing mix of 12 no. 2 bedroom, 17 no.3 bedroom and 7 no.4 bedroom units. Total floor area 3,384 sqm. Access is approved as part of the application at a single point off Box Road. A S106 Agreement requires 30% provision of affordable housing (50% rented and 50% intermediate). CIL payment is levied at £80 per sq. m and a contribution of £385 per dwelling to River Severn Estuary SAC/SP/Ramsar avoidance and mitigation strategy is required. The link to the relevant webpage setting out the application is https://publicaccess.stroud.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=documents&keyVal=OP5VM5PNIRB00

Tenure

The land is to be sold freehold with vacant possession on completion

Rights of way, Easements and Covenants

There is a drainage easement through the site. The property is sold with any rights, easements or incidents of tenure which affect it

Local Authority

Stroud District Council -Tel 01453766321

Services

An existing pumping station is located beyond the north western corner of the site with access to be maintained to it in any proposed layout.

Method of Sale

The property is offered for sale by informal tender with the closing date for offers being noon on Friday 9th November 2018 Tenders to be submitted to the Wotton under Edge office of DJ&P.

Sales Information Pack

An electronic version of the sales information pack with all supporting information is available from heidi@djandp.co.uk or call 07818095616 or 07775648484