Land for sale

1.38 acres with a derelict barn in a residential location falling within the main urban development area on the Christchurch and East Dorset Local Plan, providing scope for a range of uses, subject to planning permission.

For sale by Public Auction and via Livestream on Friday 25 October 2024 at 2:00pm at Digby Memorial Church Hall, Digby Road, Sherborne.

The Land - Measuring 1.38 acres (0.56 hectares), the land is situated on the edge of Verwood with three of its boundaries adjoining residential properties, whilst falling within the main urban development area on the Christchurch and East Dorset Local Plan. There is a derelict barn (8.09m x 5.71m) and a circa 1855 First Class Great Western Railway Carriage. There are a range of attractive deciduous trees and a well. A majority of the boundaries are unfenced.

Planning - A full planning application is being prepared to replace the existing barn and create associated parking/turning circle. An ecology report is underway and all proposed plans and reports are included within the sale. Alternatively, a buyer could further investigate a pre-application that was submitted in 2021 to Dorset Council for a 69 bedroom specialist care home. Please refer to the legal pack to view the response and associated documents.

The site provides scope for a varied range of uses, subject to the necessary planning permission.

Situation - Situated on the northern edge of Verwood, there are a range of amenities within a short distance including supermarkets, cafes, eateries, public houses, a doctors surgery, fuel station, a selection of shops, and schools. Verwood is ideally located close to the Dorset/Hampshire border, with easy access to nearby road links including the A31 and A338. The New Forest National Park is nearby and the coast is within a 30 minute drive (approx.) Bournemouth Airport is just over 10 miles (approx.) and Christchurch rail station is approx. 12 miles.

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Services - Mains services are available in Moorlands Road. Prospective buyers should make their own enquiries as to the exact location and availability. Private well on site.

Local Authority - Dorset Council

Agents Note - The land is subject to an overage clause. Please refer to the legal pack for more information. The land is within close proximity of a SSSI. Likely mobile coverage from all providers outdoors. We are not aware of any pending planning applications affecting the land within the postcode area. No public or private rights of way cross the land. Moorland Road is a public footpath.

Solicitors - Maclachlans Solicitors
Shaftesbury SP7 8EJ