Land for sale

DEVELOPMENT SITE The overall site comprises 7 substantial plots positioned on the north eastern edge of the small South Suffolk village of Aldham. Three plots have already been sold subject to contract. Plot 2 has a frontage of approximately 22m and an average depth of 68m providing an overall area of 1500sqm, or 0.37 acres approximately. The plot which is defined on site by post and rail fencing, is offered with services installed and includes a recently constructed roadside access point. 

PLANNING Outline planning permission was granted by Babergh District Council on the 13th June 2018 under Planning Reference DC/18/00799. A subsequent application under Reference DC/20/01824 has been approved granting phasing of the development for the purposes of CIL. Documentation is available to be viewed online via Babergh District Council's Planning Portal. Plot 4 has recently received the benefit of Reserved Matters approval under Reference DC/21/00834. The consent is for a detached 3 bedroom bungalow of 147sqm or thereabouts. It is understood that this Reserved Matters approval keeps the planning permission for all plots "live". 

LOCATION Aldham is an attractive small village positioned approximately 2 miles north of the popular South Suffolk market town of Hadleigh and is approximately 8 miles west of the county town of Ipswich. Hadleigh is a busy and thriving market town with a good range of every day shops including butchers. Adnams wine merchants, a Co-op supermarket in the High Street and a larger Morrisons store on the outskirts, as well as various independent shops and businesses. There is also a Leisure Centre. The town is bypassed by the A1071 which provides a good local road link to either Ipswich or Sudbury, and commuter train services are available from either Ipswich, Colchester or Manningtree stations, all of which provide a direct link into London Liverpool Street. 

SERVICES The vendors have undertaken the installation of services. Water is fully connected, and service ducting for electricity and telephone is installed, together with foul sewerage channels connected to the public sewer. 

CIL Babergh District Council is a CIL charging authority for Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL). It is understood that the site falls within a "High" Charging Zone. The initial charging rate was set at £115 per square metre in 2016, but is subject to indexation and therefore potential purchasers should make their own enquiries direct to Babergh District Council to ascertain the current prevailing rate of charge. Purchasers intending to construct homes for their own occupation are able to apply to the Local Authority for exemption from the CIL Levy. 

DIRECTIONS From the Hadleigh bypass (A1071) take a signposted northward turn to the village of Aldham and follow the road for approximately 2 miles. On passing through the main village take a left hand turning signposted to Elmsett, and the site will be found on the left hand side after approximately 200 yards. The Postcode for the site is IP7 6NQ. 

ARCHITECTS The original plans were prepared by Patrick Allen & Associates Ltd, Kesgrave, Ipswich, IP5 2BY, Tel.[use Contact Agent Button]. 

VIEWINGS Viewing of the land should be by prior appointment via the Sole Selling Agents Lacy Scott & Knight LLP, Stowmarket Branch, Tel.[use Contact Agent Button].

Marketed by: Lacy Scott & Knight, Stowmarket