About this property

Detailed Description

PLANNING PERMISSION
The plots are to be sold with outline planning permission granted by the LPA under application no. 23/02752/OUT. Please note a Section 73 application under no: 24/02169/S73 has been submitted to remove Planning condition 13 (restriction of internal space and garaging of each individual dwelling). The LPA have confirmed a resolution to grant permission for the removal of condition 13 with the formal decision notice currently awaited.

A further condition of the planning consent restricts the occupation to selfbuild or custom builds only. Buyers will be required to be registered with the South Cambridgeshire Council Self Build and Custom Build Register and to comply with the terms of the registration. These are not particularly onerous however it should be noted the original buyer will be required to occupy the property for a period of 3 years following first occupation.

Further information can be found at - Self-build and custom-build property register The pre-commencement conditions attached to the outline planning consent have been submitted by the seller. Discharge notices are currently awaited.

The submission of the Reserved Matters application dealing with the design and details of the individual plots informed by the Design Code will be the obligation of each purchaser and only to be submitted following exchange of unconditional contracts.

LOCATION
The site is situated just to the west of the village of Bourn. The scheme is conveniently positioned for road links via A1198, A10 and A1 (m) (North/South) with good access to the A428 and A14 (East/West). Rail links are via Royston Mainline Station (20 mins away) with high-speed services to London King Cross (43mins).

The village of Bourn is well regarded locally and offers two award winning pubs/restaurants, doctors' surgery, primary school, post office and general stores. Bourn is home of the Wysing Art Centre and the outstanding Cambridge Country Club which offers an 18-hole golf course, restaurant, modern fitness gym, swimming pool and Spa. Further leisure, education and employment opportunities are to be found in Cambridge which is approx. 20 minutes away and is served by a regular bus service.

SERVICES
Electricity, mains water and telecoms media ducts have been laid on site in preparation for the individual purchasers to arrange with the utility supplies for connection and installation of meters to their chosen plot.

DESIGN CODE
A Design Guide and Plot Passport document has been submitted to the LPA under Application no: 25/00907/S73. This is currently awaiting approval. The purpose of the Design Code is to provide guidance to plot owners and their architects on matters including dwelling heights, building line, materials, boundary treatment, etc. whilst leaving Buyer's scope to build a style and size of dwelling tailored to their individual needs and preferences.

DEVELOPMENT INFORMATION PACK
A Development Information Pack is available upon request containing relevant planning documentation, surveys, plans and other relevant information.

RIGHTS, EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS
The land is sold subject to and with the benefit of all public rights and private rights of way, light, drainage, overhead cable, and other easements and restrictions or obligations that exist whether the same are described in the particulars.

Business Rates

The property may benefit from Small Business Rates Relief which may reduce the rates payable. Please contact the agents for more information.

Viewing

Strictly by appointment with the Selling Agent.

VAT

It is understood that VAT is not applicable.