Residential Development Plot, Little Asby, Cumbria

A fantastic opportunity to purchase a residential development plot located in the quaint hamlet of Little Asby with rural views towards the Howgill Fells. Mains water and electric supplies are located adjacent to the site. Approximately 0.11 acres (0.05 ha).


Outline planning permission with some matters reserved for a single storey dwelling,
subject to a Section 106 Local Occupancy Condition.

Description

The plot extends to circa 0.11 acres (0.05ha) and has outline planning permission with some matters reserved for a single storey dwelling, subject to a Section 106 Local Occupancy Condition. The site is level and comprises a paddock, with drystone wall boundaries at the southern end of the hamlet of Little Asby. The plot benefits from roadside access, via the metal field gate in the north-easterly corner. There is a small traditional stone barn, formerly used as a slaughterhouse, which is to be retained and repaired with matching materials to the new dwelling.

Planning
The site has outline planning permission with some matters reserved, subject to a Section 106 Local Occupancy condition, in respect of erection of a single storey dwelling, together with installation of a package sewage treatment plant, reference E/01/59. The planning application may be viewed via the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority’s Citizen Portal, link below:

As per the decision notice attached to these particulars, outline planning permission was granted by the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority on 17th September 2024 for carrying out the development in accordance with the plans submitted and subject to the conditions outlined in the decision notice.

The planning permission is subject to a Section 106 Local Occupancy Condition. According to the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority, as defined in Appendix 6 of the Eden Local Plan, New houses permitted in the villages and hamlets under Policy HS2 shall only be occupied by a person with a local connection and this will be controlled by a planning condition or legal agreement. A person with a local connection means a person who meets one of the following criteria:

• The person lives in the locality and has done for a continuous period of at least three years
• The person works permanently in the locality for a minimum of 16 hours per week. Where a person is employed in an established business that operates in multiple locations, their employment activities should take place predominantly inside the locality.
• The person has a firm offer of permanent employment, for a minimum of 16 hours per week in an already established business within the locality.
• The person has moved away but has strong established and continuous links with the locality by reason of birth or long term immediate family connections.
• The person needs to live in the locality because they need substantial care from a relative who has lived in the locality for at least three years, or needs to provide substantial care to a relative who has lived in the locality at least three years. Substantial care means that identified as required by a medical doctor or relevant statutory support agency.

Directions
From Kirkby Stephen, take a left at the mini roundabout towards Crosby Garrett, continue for circa 250m before taking a slight right towards Soulby and Crosby Garrett. Continue for approximately 2 miles, then once you have reached Soulby, take a left signposted towards Crosby Garrett, Great Asby and Orton. Continue for circa 3 miles, then turn left signposted towards Little Asby. Continue for circa 1km, then turn left into Little Asby. Follow the road until the end for circa 400m and the plot is located on your right.

Location
The site is located in the hamlet of Little Asby, circa 6 miles west of the town of Kirkby Stephen.

Grid Reference: NY
What3Words: removed.crash.tango

Services
Tenure
Freehold.
Vacant possession upon completion.

Services
It is understood that mains electricity and water are available in close proximity to the site, see the service locations on the site plan provided. Potential buyers must make their own enquiries with service providers.

Local Authority
Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority. Tel no: .

Sale Plan
The sale plan has been prepared by the selling agent for the convenience of the prospective purchasers. It is deemed to be correct, but any error, omission or mis-statement shall not affect the sale. Purchasers must satisfy themselves as to accuracy.

Wayleaves and Easements
The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of any existing easements, wayleaves and rights of way. The sale is subject to all the existing rights of way, drainage, light, air support and other easements and quasi-easements and outgoings whether mentioned in these particulars or not.

Viewing
The land can be viewed at any reasonable time, provided a copy of these particulars are in possession.