High Street, Clun, Craven Arms, Shropshire

Description

Turnpike Meadow offers an attractive block of approximately 7.38 acres (2.98ha) of agricultural permanent pasture with potential residential development situated adjacent to the B4368 in the desirable area of the Clun Valley. Currently a greenfield site, in agricultural use and allocated within the Local Development Plan (CLUN002), with further details below. The land is predominantly flat, broadly in a triangular shape, situated on the edge of the small market town of Clun. The site is bound by mature hedgerows against the public highway and stock proof fencing to the agricultural land behind, in one enclosure with no internal hedgerows or fences.

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This greenfield site is part allocated within the Local Development Plan under Clun002, with the expected allocation of 60+ houses, which naturally includes affordable housing. The rest of the site is purely agricultural with no defined use, however, the phrasing does suggest “A FRA assessment should investigate the need to reposition the eastern boundary of the site to accommodate the proposed scale of development”. Thus, potentially could have a larger site for housing, please see extracts and map below. The site sits adjoining the edge of the town, connecting the eastern boundary of Haslehurst Close and north of the Meadows Medical Practice. The site is within comfortable walking distance to local town amenities, with good road frontage onto a main network road (B4368).

Location

The historic small town of Clun is set in southwest Shropshire in the heart of Shropshire Hills AONB. With a small population of round 650, situated approximately 9 miles to the east of Craven Arms and offers a good range of local amenities to include a range of shops, public houses and a primary school. With bus services to neighbouring towns and villages, Clun is ideally placed and has a thriving local community. Set in beautiful South Shropshire countryside, a destination for walkers, it is of historic interest with ancient Clun Castle. More comprehensive facilities can be found at the nearby Towns of Ludlow and Bishops Castle - 7 miles.

Access

The land is accessed directly off the B4368 where there is good road visibility into a 40mph speed zone.

Services

Mains services are believed to be available nearby.

Uplift Clause / Overage Agreement

The unallocated land will be subject to an uplift clause stating that if within 25 years from the purchase date the buyer develops the land or obtains planning permission for such, 50% of any increase in value is payable to the current seller.

Possession

Vacant possession available upon completion.

Sporting & Mineral Rights

These will pass with the sale if held.

Timber

All growing timber is included in the sale of the property.

Agri-Environment Schemes

There are no stewardship schemes on the land.

Local Authority

Shropshire Council, Shirehall, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury SY2 6ND Tel.

Plans, Areas & Schedules

These are based on the OS Map and are for reference only. They have been checked and computed by the agents and the purchaser shall be deemed to have satisfied himself as to the description of the property and any error or mis-statement shall not annul the sale, nor entitle either party to compensation.

Planning

The land is sold subject to any development plan, tree preservation order, town planning schedule, resolution or notice which may be or become to be in force, and subject to any road widening or improvement schemes, land charges and statutory provisions or bylaws without any obligation on the vendors to specify them.

Boundaries

The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and neither the vendor nor the vendor's agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or ownership thereof.

Wayleaves, Easements & Rights of Way

The property is sold subject to, and with the benefit of, all easements and quasi-easements and rights of way, declared and undeclared.

Method of Sale

The land is offered for sale by Private Treaty.

Anti-Money Laundering Regulations

The successful purchaser should please provide a photographic form of ID such as driver’s licence or passport, and a utility bill or bank statement confirming their home address.

Health & Safety

The Agent advises all prospective purchasers when viewing the property to take due care.