About this property

Detailed Description

The Land to be transferred to the Buyer will be all of the land remaining in Registered Title (NN374133) as shown in red on the front page of these particulars. The Development Site extends to about 0.565 ha/1.4 acres and is shown edged red on the Illustrative Site Layout Plan.

The site fronts on to John Clark Way and backs on to the former railway line now an important "Greenway" corridor and nature reserve. The Site falls from the north east to the south west from about 70m to 67m.

Access to the site will be via a new junction from John Clark Way to be constructed in accordance with the detail shown on the Site Access Plan - Option 2 (Ref: 18836-John-5-103 Rev A) acopy of which will be found in the Data Room.

Location

Well located with easy access to the Town Centre Shops, Community Facilities and local schools and excellent links providing access to the main roads serving the wider region including the A6, A45, A14 and the M1 Motorway network.

The Site comprises the remaining parcel of undeveloped land on the John Clark Way Estate extending between the Town Centre to the south west and the A6 to the north east which has been developed over recent years with a range of housing by Connolly Homes and Bellway Homes, plus some employment uses all taking full advantage of the location.

RUSHDEN
Located within the Nene Valley, the Town is now one of the largest in Northamptonshire with a population in excess of 32,000 and expected to increase substantially during the next few years with the proposed urban expansion beyond the A6 Bypass. It has a vibrant and diversified High Street with a range of independent shops complemented by the out of town Rushden Lakes Retail Park providing a mix of retail, recreational and leisure facilities.

Services

Drainage - Foul and Surface Water Sewers are immediately available to serve the development. For more details refer to the Drainage Strategy Document and Plans in the Data Room.

Utility Services - mains electricity, water and gas services are available in John Clark Way.

Viewing

The Site can be viewed from the public highway (John Clark Way) - through the Heras Fencing which encloses the Site, but if access is needed by the prospective Purchaser to carry out any detailed surveys, this can be arranged through the Agent, Brown & Co.

VAT

It is understood that VAT is applicable.

Other

PLANNING
Outline Planning Permission has been granted (on appeal) for the erection of 39 dwellings, with all matters reserved except access. A copy of the Appeal Decision Letter (Appeal Ref: APP/M2840/W/23/3323136 and dated 25th June 2024) together with the S106 Agreement are available in the Brown & Co Data Room.

The S106 Agreement includes provision for 30% affordable housing, bus passes and financial contributions towards healthcare, libraries and mitigation for any harm that could be caused to the SPA. It also sets out requirements relating to the provision of open space - a matter to be addressed at Reserved Matters stage.

Although an Illustrative Site Layout Plan showing a development of 2 Blocks providing a total of 16 x 1 Bed and 23 x 2 Bed was submitted to the Inspector, the appearance, layout and scale of development all remain reserved matters with the Inspector commenting this illustrative material suggests one way in which the Site could be developed but this may not be the final form proposed.

Terms

The Site is being offered for sale by inviting subject to contract Offers - either unconditional or conditional on a Reserved Matters Approval.