* Freehold
Residential Development Site - Potential for 15 Dwellings
Site is part of a larger Mixed Use Allocation (E2) (H2) in the Local Plan
For Sale By Auction at 6. 30 pm on Monday 25th March 2024
at the Double Tree By Hilton Hotel, Festival Park, Stoke - on - Trent, ST1 5BQ
Contact the Auction Team to Register: Or
**Description**
The site comprises a potential building plot accessed off Hamps Valley Road
plus an adjoining field, part of which is included with a mixed planning
allocation. The breakdown of areas is as follows:
Potential Building Plot: 0. 067 acre (307 sqm)
Field within Allocation: 1. 36 acres (0. 55 ha)
Field outside Allocation: 1. 54 acres (0. 63 ha)
**Location**
The site is located in the village of Waterhouses which is on the A523 midway
between Leek (7 miles to the nw) and Ashbourne (7 miles to the sw)
**Planning & Supporting Information**
The site is located within the borough of Staffordshire Moorlands District
Council (Tel: We are not aware of any current or historic planning consents in
relation to this site, however forms part of a larger Mixed Use Allocation
(E2) (H2) see plan. The adopted Staffordshire Moorlands Local Plan can be
found on the Council’s website as follows:
The site is specifically referenced in: Policy E2 – Employment Allocations
(and it’s supporting text), Policy H2 – Housing Allocations and Policy SS8 –
Larger Villages Area Strategy. Local Plan Policy H2 specifies the residential
capacity on the site to be approximately 36 residential units (based on 1. 2
hectares). Which would equate to approximately 15 dwellings on this part of
the allocation (0. 5 hectares) subject to appropriate design and layout. See
info pack for further details.
Nb: Whilst bjb will try and supply as much information as we can about the
planning status of the land / property, please be mindful that we are not
planning consultants and accordingly it is important that prospective
purchasers ensure they have inspected the land / property and rely upon their
own enquiries, assessments and due diligence with regards to the planning
status and current or potential uses. All information is supplied in good
faith and bjb cannot be held liable for any errors or omissions.
**Tenure. **
Freehold - Subject to any existing Rights of Way & Tenancies. The title
includes a small triangle of land on Waterfall Lane upon which we understand
is sited a telegraph or electricity pole. See legal pack for further details.
This additional land is included in the sale.
**Vat. **
All prices quoted by Butters John Bee are exclusive of VAT unless otherwise
stated. As the current use of the land is wholly residential in nature, it is
assumed that VAT will not be applicable. However, all interested parties
should make their own enquiries to satisfy themselves with the VAT position.
**Pre - Auction Offers. **
Our client has confirmed that pre - auction offers will be considered. Any pre -
Auction offers should be submitted via e - mail to . All offers will be
forwarded to the client for consideration, but please be aware that the
majority of clients prefer to let the marketing run for a period, prior to
giving serious consideration to accepting any pre - Auction offer.
**Common Auction Conditions. **
This property is sold subject to our Common Auction Conditions (a copy is
available on request).
**Buyers Admin Fee. **
A buyers administration fee of £1, 000 plus VAT is applicable to this lot. The
purchaser will pay the fee whether the property is bought before, at or
following the auction date.
**Legal Pack. **
Purchasing a property at auction is a firm commitment that carries the same
legal implications as a signed contract by private treaty. It is important
that you consult with your legal adviser before bidding and also your
accountant regarding the impact of VAT, if applicable, on the sale price. The
legal pack can be viewed online via our website . Legal packs can also be
viewed at the selling office. These documents should be passed to your legal
adviser as they will help you make an informed decision about the lot. If you
need further legal information please contact the vendor's solicitor whose
details will be in the auction catalogue. Remember that you buy subject to all
documentation and terms of contract whether or not you have read them.
**Addendum. **
Check the latest addendum at for any alterations or changes to the catalogue.
**Internet, Telephone And Proxy Bidding**
We are pleased to announce that we are now back in the Auction room at the
Double Tree Hilton Hotel (Moat House). However, we also have the other bidding
options available: On - Line / Telephone / By - Proxy. You will need to register
in advance and provide two forms of id. Register at or contact the Auction
Team on or .
**Legal Costs**
Please refer to the auction pack in respect of any legal fees or search fees
which may be due upon exchange or completion.
**Viewings**
The site can be inspected from the Public Highway – no appointment is
necessary.
**All Enquiries**
Paul G. Beardmore BSc mrics
Land & New Homes Team
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