A 0.38 acre building plot occupying a wonderful rural location with full planning permission and reserved matters approval for a detached, four bedroom bungalow with garaging
Description
The subject land to be conveyed formed part of an arable field located between the rural parishes of Aldham and Elmsett. The site is one of just six other proposed dwellings which all front onto an adopted highway – a minor country lane (Hadleigh Road).
Plot 7 arguably occupies the most desirable position, being located to the northern end which abuts farmland on its entire northern and western boundaries, whilst enjoying further rural views directly opposite an existing field hedge that defines the front roadside boundary (east). The plot also provides the largest site area in comparison to the other six, as well as having the widest road frontage (about 28m). The site is clearly defined by timber post and rail fencing, with a recently built tarmac access point.
Services Mains water and drainage are already on site and only require connection. Electric cables have been installed, but will require connection to the nearby mains supply.
Planning The approved dwelling briefly comprises a detached four-bedroom bungalow designed to an appealing design and layout, with a floor area amounting to 216sq.m (2,324sq.ft). The accommodation schedule offers – porch, hall, cloakroom, sitting room, kitchen / dining room, utility room, four bedrooms all of which provide ensuite bath / shower rooms.
A shared driveway (with Plot 6 only) will join the adopted highway as described, and to the north-east of the dwelling is a proposed detached garage / cart lodge with accommodation over (providing an additional 46.21sq.m) with adjacent parking area.
The approval of reserved matters with 11 conditions, supporting documentation and associated plans are available via the Babergh & Mid Suffolk’s planning portal (www.babergh.gov.uk/planning) under reference DC/21/03082. The Discharge of Conditions approval can also be sighted under the same reference number.
The approval of reserved matters was granted on the 11th October 2021 and as such construction work must commence by no later than of 11th October 2023. This adheres to the two-year planning timeframe clause.
Location The site is located on the northern eastern periphery of Aldham village which abuts neighbouring Elmsett. The popular market town of Hadleigh is approximately two miles to the south, which offers a wide range of local amenities including restaurants, pubs, sports facilities and a wide selection of shops.
Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL Liability) A CIL payment of £35,829 would apply, however for self-builders CIL is exempt but the owner occupier must remain in residence for a minimum period of 3 years from completion. The charge is based on an indexed calculation of £115 per sq.m of the entire proposed floor area (including the garaging) which totals 262.21sq.m.
Purchasers’ Obligations and Considerations The discharge of all stated conditions and any unilateral undertakings.
Flood Risk The site entirely lies within Flood Zone 1, which has the lowest risk of fluvial flooding.