Adjacent Coronation Cottages, Atherington, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37

This attractive and rare development opportunity comprises an area of pasture land extending to 0.25 hectare (0.62 acre) and well located on the west side of the North Devon village of Atherington. The village is well located above and to the west of the River Taw valley about 7 miles south of Barnstaple. The site has direct road frontage to the B3227.

There has been little development in the village in recent times other than two small schemes which have proved popular and sold well.

PLANNING

The local Planning Authority is North Devon Council Planning Development Services

Following a pre planning application enquiry to the local planning department, Outline Planning Permission was granted under application number 73168 on 7 May 2024, such application having been registered previously. That application provides in outline for the erection of up to 5 dwellings with all matters reserved except access. A copy of the Planning Decision Notice is available on the department's planning portal or by accessing the link attached to these particulars.

SECTION 106 AGREEMENT

The site remains subject to a Section 106 Agreement under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 which provides for costs for education and recreation totalling £39,802.

HOUSING

The Outline Planning Consent remains subject to Reserve Matters, however, the pre-planning application enquiry provided for 5 dwellings. Copies of the pre-application response is available on the link attached to these details as is also a copy of the Section 106 Agreement.

METHOD OF SALE

The site is to be offered for sale as a whole by Private Treaty with offers invited for the freehold interest. The land edged in blue is available by separate negotiation.

TENURE

The tenure is freehold

SERVICES

Intending buyers must satisfy themselves fully as to the availability of all services, utilities etc.

VIEWING

The site may be viewed during daylight hours.

DIRECTIONS

From the centre of the village of Atherington proceed west on the B3227 signposted Great Torrington. The site is located on the right hand side (north) immediately after Coronation Cottages.