Development opportunity

An attractive development opportunity to build your own home situated in the sought after village of Ousby. The plot is conveniently located for village amenities as well as easy access to Penrith and major transport links. The site enjoys attractive views towards the fells with an approx. site area of 0.13ha.

An opportunity to purchase, design and build your own property in the lovely village location of Ousby.

Outline planning approval has been granted by Eden District Council under reference 20/0771 for residential development. The application has been approved with all matters (layout, appearance, landscaping, scale and access) reserved for future consideration.

The indicative plans submitted with the application are just that, and are not binding on any future application for reserved matters and will not therefore prevent a bespoke application for a single dwelling by a potential purchaser.

Access to the site is gained through an existing estate road serving the Meadow Close and Ullesby Gardens development. We understand as this is an unadopted, private road, there will be a proportionate service charge payable to the Ullesby Gardens Management Company (which includes Meadow Close) to contribute to the maintenance of the road. We understand that this will commence on the day that the owner moves into the finished property which, at the time of writing, is envisaged to be £35 per calendar month, subject to an annual review with the service charge budget for the estate.

We have been advised that during any build on the land, all repairs and cleaning of the road due to heavy vehicle traffic will be the sole responsibility of the purchaser and the road will need to be kept clean and tidy.

Surface water to discharge into new soakaways located in the plot (min 5m from buildings). A percolation test will be carried out at full planning stage. We understand an independent sewerage treatment system will need to be installed. All interested buyers should seek verification and independent legal advice in relation to the above prior to purchase.

Please note that local occupancy conditions will apply to the completed dwelling only with the maximum size of any such dwelling not exceeding 150m². Due to the presence of existing drainage infrastructure within the site, the plot may only be suitable for a single dwelling.

Ousby lies just off the A686 route between Penrith and Alston in the peaceful and relatively unspoilt 'East Fellside' area of Cumbria. For those wishing to commute, the M6 is within 20 minutes' drive and the Lake District National Park is also easily accessible. Penrith caters well for everyday needs with all the amenities associated with a thriving market town e.g. primary and secondary schools, varied shops, supermarkets, banks, hotels and public houses, bus and railway stations, castle and park and a good selection of sports/leisure facilities.

Services TBC

Leave Penrith on the A686 towards Alston, go through Langwathby and continue on the A686. After approx. 1.4 miles you will see a black and white house on the right, next to a turning signposted to Ousby. Turn right here and continue through the village, passing The Fox Inn on the left. The entrance to the development is the second left after the pub, and there is a sign saying Meadow Close. Continue to the head of the Meadow Close cul-de-sac, and the site can be found straight ahead of you. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Referral & Other Payments
PFK work with preferred providers for certain services necessary for a house sale or purchase. Our providers price their products competitively, however you are under no obligation to use their services and may wish to compare them against other providers. Should you choose to utilise them PFK will receive a referral fee: Napthens, Bendles LLP, Scott Duff & Co Property Lawyers/Conveyancing Service - completion of sale or purchase - £120 to £180 per transaction; Pollard & Scott/Independent Mortgage Advisors – arrangement of mortgage & other products/insurances - average referral fee earned in 2022 was £260.48; M & G EPCs Ltd - EPC/Floorplan Referrals - EPC & Floorplan £35.00, EPC only £24.00, Floorplan only £6.00; - Mitchells Co Ltd - £50 per property contents referral successfully processed (worth £300 or more) plus 5% introduction commission on the hammer price of any goods sold from that referral. All figures quoted are inclusive of VAT.