Land at Southfield Farm, Wetwang, Land at Southfield Farm

The subject site is mostly greenfield agricultural land with some elements of redundant agricultural buildings. The site is located to the south east of Wetwang’s village centre, with access proposed to be taken redominantly from the B1248 to the east of the site, but also with smaller access points off Southfield Well Balk to the west of the site and Pulham Lane to the north. The surrounding area is predominantly rural and residential, including a mixture of conventional, well-presented estate housing. The topography of the site is generally flat.

There are highly impressive, expansive rural views southwards from the site, which are enhanced by a gentle slope southwards.

The site is located in the small village of Wetwang, which is an historic settlement in the Yorkshire Wolds, forming part of the East Riding of Yorkshire. Wetwang is approximately 6 miles west of the market town of Driffield and 22 miles east of the city of York.

According to the 2011 Census, Wetwang had a population of 761, which is comprised of families, retirees and commuters. The village benefits from two public houses called the Black Swan and Victoria Inn. There is also a Wetwang Church of England Primary School. Nearby Driffield provides a larger range of services and amenities, including a railway station that links with York, as well as a Tesco supermarket and good selection of shops and services.