Development Opportunity

A site with outline planning permission (ref: 23/01081/OUT) for the erection of a self-build/custom-build dwelling. The indicative layout plan shows the site can deliver at least a two-storey, 4-bed home, and as drawn (as a guide only), is circa 2,050 sq.ft with scope for a larger and/or alternatively laid out house design.The site area extends to 0.19 acres (0.08 ha) or thereabouts.Travel distances• Rugby – 4 miles• Lutterworth – 4 miles• A5 – 0.75 miles• M1, Junction 18 – 3.5 miles.

Situation
The freehold site is situated in the centre of Catthorpe, on the south-western side of Swinford Road as it exits the village to the north.

Location
Catthorpe is a popular village in the Harborough district of Leicestershire, sitting beside the River Avon in its rural setting. The 13th Century Church of St Thomas forms the focal point of the village, with other businesses such as the popular Manor Farm Shop/Café and The Cherry Tree Public House also serving the community.

It is well located just off the A5 main road, which connects London to Holyhead and provides easy access to the M1 (Junction 19) and M6 (Junction 1).

Being just 4 miles from Catthorpe, Rugby town is also within easy reach the site, which offers a wide range of everyday amenities and facilities; including mainline rail services, public houses, shops, and schools.

Planning
Outline planning permission was granted by Harborough District Council, under application reference 23/01081/OUT and approved on 29th September 2023, for the erection of a two-storey detached self-build/custom-build dwelling with associated parking/garaging.

The vendors are actively seeking the discharge of Condition 4 of the approved planning application 23/01081/OUT, which states that no development shall commence on the site until a Risk Based Land Contamination Assessment has been submitted to, and approved by, the Local Planning Authority. An application (REF: 23/01762/PCD) was submitted to this end on the 12th December 2023 and is currently pending consideration.

Data Room
A comprehensive digital information pack has been set up and access can be provided to interested parties upon request. The data room contains the following information:

• Outline planning permission
• Approved outline planning permission location plan
• Illustrative layout plan submitted as part of outline application including access details
• Supporting reports submitted as part of outline application
• Land Register
• Land Registry Title Plans
• Phase I & II Geo-environmental Assessment covering contamination and ground investigations, plus Remediation Method Statement (RMS)

General Information

Tenure & Possession
The property is offered for sale freehold with vacant possession being given on completion.

Services
It is believed that mains water, drainage and electricity are available in close proximity to the site.

None of the above services have been tested and purchasers should note that it is their specific responsibility to make their own enquiries of the appropriate authorities as to the location, adequacy and availability of mains water, electricity, and drainage services.

Rights of Way/Encumbrances
The property is accessed via a shared drive which includes third party rights to services and access. The land also includes a historic private third party right to the water pipe (now disused) under the property. Further details can be found on the title register in the data room. Your solicitors should confirm that there are no onerous restrictions or obligations as part of the due diligence process.

VAT
It is the intention of the vendors not to charge VAT in addition to the purchase price, however, the vendors reserve the right to charge VAT on the purchase price should they be advised to do so at the point of sale.

Legal Costs
Each party is to be responsible for their own legal costs incurred in documenting the transaction.

Title Number
The land is registered under title number, LT257268. A copy of the registered title documentation will be available in the data room.

Method of Sale
The property is being offered for sale by private treaty, offers to be submitted to Howkins & Harrison, Rugby office on an unconditional basis.

Local Authority
Harborough District Council: 01858 821286
Leicestershire County Council: 0116 232 3232
Anglian Water: 03457 145 145
National Grid: 0800 096 3080

Viewing
Viewings are unaccompanied during daylight hours, within reasonable times, with a copy of the brochure to hand. Neither the vendors or the agents are responsible for the safety of those viewing the property, and persons taking access do so entirely at their own risk.

Please inform Howkins & Harrison, the selling agents, of timings for proposed viewings.

Contact
henry.martin@howkinsandharrison.co.uk | Telephone 01788 564681
chris.ollerenshaw@howkinsandharrison.co.uk | Telephone: 01788 564669