Horton Road, Devizes SN10

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Prime residential development site with outline planning consent secured for up to 230 dwellings. For sale as a freehold development opportunity totaling approximately 17.53 hectares (43.3 acres).

Location
Devizes is situated in the county of Wiltshire. The town lies within a landscape of gently rolling chalk downs and hills, adjacent to the Kennet and Avon canal. It is the largest settlement in the district and also offers the widest employment base and range of services and facilities. The town offers a wide range of national and local retailers, there are regular markets held in the wide market square, as well the large indoor market. There is a good selection of cafes, bars and restaurants in the town and surrounding villages. Communications are excellent with junctions 15 and 16 of the M4 motorway 18 miles to the north of Devizes at Swindon. There is also a railway station at Melksham, 7 miles to the west where services operate to Bristol and London Paddington.

The Property
The property extends to approximately 17.53 hectares (43.3 acres). It is located to the north east of Devizes and includes two agricultural fields and Lay Wood. The site is bounded to the north by Horton Road and the south by the Kennett and Avon canal. To the west it is bounded by existing and new residential development including a care home. To the east is open countryside with the north Wessex downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty beyond. The site, whilst on the edge of Devizes town, is well integrated with the surrounding area by a network of existing footpath and cycle links.

Planning
Outline planning permission was granted on 4th July 2014 for the development of up to 230 residential dwellings with a new access from Horton Road and a large area of open space, play areas and access to the retained Lay Wood. The planning application reference is: 13/01243/OUT. A Section 106 agreement in relation to the site and outline planning permission is dated 2nd July 2014 between The Crown estate and Wiltshire County Council and provides for:
o 40% affordable housing
o Financial contributions towards education, sustainable transport, public transport, community contributions including towards the Canal and River Trust and sports and leisure.

Further Information
A comprehensive information pack including relevant planning, technical and legal information including bidding guidance can be downloaded from the data room at www.laywooddevizes.com. Prospective purchasers should note that the vendor will expect them to have obtained and carefully considered the contents of the information pack prior to submitting their offer.

Method of Sale
The freehold interest in the property with vacant possession is offered for sale by informal tender. Full details relating to the submission of offers are contained in the data room. Offers should be submitted in writing to the Oxford office of Carter Jonas by 12 Noon, Thursday 20th November 2014, and clearly marked for the attention of Emma Jewson.

Viewing
The property may be viewed from the highway. Parties wishing to walk the site should arrange an appointment with the selling agents.