About this property

Detailed Description

Summary:
An opportunity to purchase a residential development site, which is situated in Warton within the Borough of North Warwickshire, with planning consent "for the erection of 110 dwellings including public open space, drainage, landscaping and associated infrastructure". Shaded Red on the accompanying plan.

Planning:
An Appeal was allowed by the Planning Inspectorate - Appeal Reference: APP/R3705/W/25/3371526 (Decision Date: 16th February 2026) - The original Application Reference being PAP/2025/0155.The original application was taken to appeal due to the Council's failure to give notice within the prescribed period of a decision. The appeal decision was allowed for 'outline planning…for the construction of up to 110 dwellings with access, landscape, sustainable drainage features and associated infrastructure. All matters reserved except for the primary vehicular access from Church Road at Land South of Warton Recreation Ground.'



Description:
The site comprises a single field parcel extending to approximately 13.99 acres (5.66 hectares). At present, the site is agricultural land with a small area of woodland. The proposed access strategy will be via a new access from Church Road on the Northern boundary. The boundaries are predominately defined by existing hedgerows interspersed with trees.
The net site area is in the region of 6.81 acres (2.76 hectares) with the site being 40% affordable housing.

Location

Location of the Site:
The site is sustainably located to the north of the Warwickshire village of Warton.
Warton is located approximately 5 miles from Tamworth, with good access to junctions 10 if the M42, and A5 leading directly to the M69 and M1 motorways. Warton is an established commuter village with a range of amenities and a primary school. Tamworth can be reached in the car in approximately 15 minutes linking the area to Birmingham by train in 20 minutes and Coventry in 43 minutes.

Services

Services:
All prospective Purchasers should investigate these matters to satisfy themselves.

Viewing

Via prior appointment with the Selling Agent.

VAT

Please note that the Vendors will be opting to tax the property for VAT prior to the sale and VAT will be chargeable on the purchase price of the land.

Other

Enquiries:
Please contact Richard Newey from Brown & Co on 01162 289 4719 or Hannah Deverell at Richborough Estates on 07384 437219.

Anticipated Timescale:

Closing Date for Bids: By 12.00 noon on 5th May 2026

Interviews of Shortlisted Parties: 13th May 2026

Data Room Registration and Technical Pack Registration:

https://www.churchroadwarton.co.uk/

Terms

Tenue & Possession:
The site is available as freehold with vacant possession being granted upon completion.

Authorities:
Local: North Warwickshire Borough Council - 01827 715341
County: Warwickshire County Council - 01926 410410
Water: Severn-Trent Water Limited - 0800 783 4444


Vendor's Solicitors Details:
Broomfields Solicitors
Minerva House
7, St John's Business Park
Rugby Road
Lutterworth
LE17 4HB


Details for Submission/Method of Sale:
Potential Purchasers who wish to make an offer are requested to complete the pro-forma located in the data room which includes the following:

1. Solicitors' details

2. A timescale to completion

3. Board approval (if necessary)

4. Allowances for abnormals and S.106 costs

5. Payment terms

6. Confirmation that in addition to the purchase price, they will agree to the Vendor's Agent's fees of 1.5% + VAT.

7. Each party to pay their own legal fees however upon acceptance of an offer the potential purchasers will pay the vendors reasonable fees which will held by the vendors agents on deposit and held in the event of an abortive transaction and returned to the purchaser upon completion of the purchase.