Wicks Place, Chelmsford, Essex

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Former car park site, extending to approximately 0.13 acres (0.05 Ha).

Quiet location in centre of Chelmsford.

5 mins walking distance to Chelmsford railway station, and 10 mins walk to High Street

Site benefits from previous planning consent for residential development.

Offers sought


SITE LOCATION
Chelmsford is the county town of Essex, located centrally within the county of Essex, and is well-connected by road and rail, lying on the Great Eastern Main Line which provides direct train services to London Liverpool Street with a fastest journey time of 36 minutes.

Accordingly the city offers a strong commuter location, but it also offers a diverse economy with strong sectors in retail, light industry, and technology and boasts several educational institutions; Anglia Ruskin University has a campus in the city.

The site is situated to the northwest of the city centre in a quiet cul-de-sac, 5 mins walking distance from the mainline railway station or Bus station, and approx. 1 mile from the High Street.

SITE DESCRIPTION
The site currently comprises a disused car park, surrounded by commercial uses to the north and east, and residential development to the south and west.

The site has approximated maximum dimensions of 28M by 19M, extending to an approximate area of 519 Sq M/ 5,586 sq ft.

Access is taken directly from the adopted highway of Wicks Place.

PLANNING
The site previously benefited from a planning consent for a Nabil Gholem Architects designed scheme for 14no. two and three bedroom apartments with associated parking.

Planning application number 19/01148/FUL refers, and whilst pre commencement condition were discharged, the planning lapsed on 11 December 2022.

Applications on an unconditional or ‘subject to planning’ basis are welcomed.

MARKETING INFORMATION
Services
Prospective purchasers are advised to make their own enquiries with the relevant service providers.

Tenure
The site is to be sold Freehold with vacant possession.

VAT
Any guide price quoted or discussed is exclusive of VAT. In the event that a sale or any part or right attached to it becomes chargeable for the purposes of VAT and as such, the tax shall be payable by the purchaser.

Easements, Wayleaves and Rights of Way
The land is offered subject to, and with the benefit or burden of all existing wayleaves and easements, whether or not specifically referred to in these particulars.

Viewings
Viewings should be arranged by prior appointment with the selling Agent. Applicants should note that Strutt and Parker take no responsibility for any injury or accidents on the property. Viewers and visitors do so at their own risk.

Method of Sale
Strutt and Parker have instructions to place the property on the market with a view of selling it at the best consideration which can be achieved as a result of the marketing campaign.

The Vendors do not undertake to accept the highest or indeed any offer. Informal tenders should be sent to tony.

CONTACTS:
Tony Lockwood
Director
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Harry Cole
Graduate Development Surveyor
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