1. • 8.98 HA (22.18 ACRES)
• OUTLINE PLANNING PERMISSION GRANTED FOR UP TO 160 DWELLINGS
FORSALEBYINFORMALTENDER-FRIDAY26TH
FEBRUARY2016
PRIME RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT LAND
WOOKEY HOLE ROAD, WELLS, SOMERSET, BA5 1AA
2. THE SITE
This Greenfield site is located on the western edge of Wells with frontage to Wookey Hole Road.
The land, which is only 1 mile from the High Street along a regular bus route, extends to 8.98
hectares (22.18 acres) and comprises three fields adjacent to the developed edge of the City. The
land is generally flat but on a slight south facing slope and represents an outstanding residential
development opportunity.
WELLS
Wells is thought to be the smallest city in England with about 12,000 inhabitants. Famous for its
magnificent 13th century Cathedral it remains remarkably unspoilt and has many other historic
buildings including the moated Bishop’s Palace, Vicars’ Close, St Cuthbert’s Church and a good
local museum. The Wells Market Place, with lively markets twice a week, the narrow streets and
an eclectic mix of building styles all reflect on the continuing development of the town throughout
the ages.
Nearby destinations include the famous caves at Wookey Hole, Cheddar Gorge & Caves along
with Glastonbury Abbey and Glastonbury Tor, Stourhead, Muchelney Abbey and the Fleet Air Arm
Museum whilst the World Heritage City of Bath is only 22 miles away over the Mendip Hills.
The City is surrounded by and has access to a beautiful variety of landscapes ranging from coastal
scenery, the Mendip Hills and Somerset Levels which all provide a wonderful playground for all
sorts of activities including, caving, abseiling, horse riding, walking, cycling and nature watching.
PLANNING
The land is allocated in the Local Plan (adopted 15th December 2014) “to provide about 200 new
homes, and a site for a new 7 class primary school and public open space”.
A grant of outline planning permission for up to 160 dwellings, a seven-form primary school
and associated public open space, landscaping and infrastructure was issued by Mendip District
Council on the 12th September 2014 under reference number 2013/1033. The permission was
subject to a S106 agreement requiring, amongst other conditions, 25% affordable housing and
the potential provision of land for the primary school.
TECHNICAL
A full pack of technical information is available from the agents including copies of the planning
permission, S106 agreement, planning documentation, utility information and geotechnical
report.
METHOD OF SALE
The land is offered for sale by way of informal tender with a closing date of midday on Friday
26th February 2016 with offers addressed to the agents and marked “Informal tender – Wells”
VIEWING
On site at any reasonable time, but in the first instance please contact the agents to confirm your
intention to view and make access arrangements
These details have been produced in good faith and are believed to be accurate but they are not intended to form part of any contract. You are strongly advised to check the availability of the property before travelling any distance to view. All statements
contained in these particulars as to this property are made without responsibility on the behalf of the agents or the vendors or lessors. None of the statements contained in these particulars as to this property are to be relied upon as statements or
representation of fact. Any intending purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of the statements contained in these particulars. The vendors do not make or give and neither the agents nor any person in their
employment has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property.
Contact Andrew Kitchener
andrew@klp.land
01392 879300
REF: 9/AJK
CONTACT
Newcourt Barton
Clyst Road
Topsham
Exeter
Devon
EX3 0DB
3.
4. view across the field fronting Wookey Hole Road looking east
view across school site looking north east
