A prime residential development site with a resolution to grant planning permission for 47 dwellings (40% affordable housing)
The Site
Situated on the western edge of the city of Wells in Somerset (Google Maps link). The Site comprises a gross area of 8.40 acres (3.40 ha), consisting of an agricultural field sloping north to south. The land lies to the south of the B3139/Elm Close, one of the main transport routes serving the city. Gipsy Lane and Burcott Lane bound the western and southern site boundaries. The land immediately to the east of the property has a planning permission for 100 dwellings (planning reference: 2019/1381/OTS). Open countryside lies to the south and west, and to the north the land use is existing residential, situated on the settlement boundary.
The Location
Wells is a cathedral city located on the southern edge of the Mendip Hills, 21 miles (34 km) south-east of Weston-super-Mare, 22 mi (35 km) south-west of Bath and 23 mi (37 km) south of Bristol. Facilities local to the site include a convenience store 500 meters to the east along Burcott Lane, several larger supermarkets, a wide range of independent retailers, primary and secondary schools, as well as leisure facilities, all within a 20 minute cycle. Frequent bus services run to surrounding settlements, with the nearest bus stops located within 125m along Elm Close. Pedestrian and cycle connectivity into Wells will be enhanced with connectivity via the neighboring development to the east, and vehicle access to the site is achieved from Elm Close.
Planning
A resolution to grant outline planning permission, subject to agreement of the section 106, has been awarded by Somerset Council (ref 2023/1515/OUT). Outline application with all matters reserved except for access, up to 47no. dwellings (including affordable housing), open space, ecological mitigation, and supporting infrastructure. A full suite of planning documents, including Committee Reports, draft conditions, and draft Section 106 Agreement are contained within the technical pack.
Method of Sale
The site is offered for sale by informal tender with vacant possession on completion. The bid deadline will be midday on 27th March 2025. Offers are invited with a preference to be made on an unconditional basis. If you consider that an alternative approach would result in a materially more attractive offer then please put it forward in addition to an unconditional bid and we will discuss it with the landowner and promoter. A Bid Pro Forma is contained in the technical pack and must accompany any offer. In addition, we would welcome any supporting documents to illustrate your bid.