Lot 1 - Barn and 2 Plots
A unique opportunity to acquire a development site with outline planning
permission in perpetuity for 3 detached houses and including a traditional
barn with further development potential (subject to obtaining the usual
consents). Situated in the popular village of Sandwith and ideally located
between Whitehaven and St Bees the property offers an interesting development
opportunity.
- Semi rural location
- Outline planning permission for 3 detached houses.
- Barn with development potential
- Close to the A595
Available in 3 Lots
As a whole
Lot 1: Barn and 2 plots
Lot 2: 1 plot
A unique opportunity to acquire a development site with outline planning
permission in perpetuity for 3 detached houses and including a traditional
barn with further development potential (subject to obtaining the usual
consents). Situated in the popular village of Sandwith and ideally located
between Whitehaven and St Bees the property offers an interesting development
opportunity.
- Semi rural location
- Outline planning permission for 3 detached houses.
- Barn with development potential
- Close to the A595
Available in 3 Lots -
As a whole
Lot 1: Barn and 2 plots
Lot 2: 1 plot
Situation
The property is situated in the popular village of Sandwith located to the
south of the west Cumbrian hub of Whitehaven. Whitehaven and Workington
provides a wide range of shops and amenities including medical and leisure
facilities. Close by, is the St Bee’s Heritage coast with picturesque walks
and well renowned beaches. The site is well located, providing access to the
A595 and to the Lake District.
Whitehaven – 3 miles
Workington – 10 miles
Cockermouth – 16 miles
Lake District – 7 miles
Access
Access is taken from an unclassified road that runs through Sandwith Village.
Directions
From Whitehaven, take the B5345 to St Bees. Turn right onto Wilson Pit Road,
after 0. 5 miles, turn left on to the road signposted Sandwith. After 1/3 mile,
turn right onto main street. At the end of the road and opposite the Dog &
Partridge pub, turn right. The site is on the left after 100m.
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Description
The land forms part of Julia Drive which is to the north ofSandwith village.
Sandwith village boasts a pub and is anideal commuter hub for west Cumbria and
the Lake District. The property consists of 3 individual plots with outline
planning permission in perpetuity with a traditional barn.
The site is available as 3 lots;
As a whole
Lot 1 comprising the barn and 2 plots and amounting to circa 0. 66 acres
(2, 640msq)
Lot 2 comprising 1 plot amounting to circa 0. 11 acres (460msq)
Building Plots
There is outline planning permission in place to build 3 detached houses under
Copeland Borough Council planning reference 4/14/2194/001 from 2014. The
original planning permission was an outline application and 4 of those
dwellings have since been built out and sold to third parties. Prospective
purchasers should carry out their own due diligence, make their own enquiries
and take their own professional advice. It is further advised for prospective
purchasers to contact Copeland Borough Council for further information in
relation to the planning on the site.
Barn
The Barn is of traditional build madefrom predominantly sand stone under slate
roof arranged over twostoreys with part wooden floor. It is advised that
prospective purchasers do not enter the building due to health and safety
regulations. Copeland Council policies allow for the conversion of traditional
barns in accordance with specific criteria which can be found within the
Copeland Local Plan 2013 - 2028.
Prospective purchasers should carryout their own due diligence, maketheir own
enquiries and take theirown professional advice. It is furtheradvised for
prospective purchasers tocontact Copeland Borough Councilfor further
information in relation to this.
Planning
Outline planning in perpetuity is implemented. All documents are available
from Copeland Council.
The following planning permissionsaffecting the site include:
4/12/2073/0O1
4/14/2194/0O1
4/15/2088/0F1
The following building regulationapprovals affecting the site include:
4/04/2046/0
4/15/0054/1
Prospective purchasers should maketheir own investigations into the planning
and building consents withCopeland Borough Council Planningdepartment and seek
professional advice.
Planning Obligations
The buyer will be responsible and obliged to add the final coat of tarmac to
the pathways and driveway. The buyer will also be obliged to
create a resident management company and will transfer the freehold of the
driveway to the residents management company excluding part of the driveway to
the west of the subjects.
Further details can be provided on his from the Vendors Solicitor along with
any other burdens/obligations as part of the sale.
The above planning obligations will
run with the purchaser of Lot 1.
Clawback
Please note that the barn issubject to a clawback in favour of theVendor. This
is for a period of 25 yearsand a 25% uplift in value if planningpermission is
granted for anythingother than its current use. For the avoidance of doubt
this benefit isincluded in this sale; further detailscan be provided on this
from theVendors Solicitor.
Sporting Rights
Any sporting rights are included in the sale in so far as they are owned.
Mineral Rights
To the extent that they are included within the vendor’s title.
Services
Services include mains water and electric.
Local Authority
Copeland Borough Council
The Copeland Centre,
St Catherines Street,
Whitehaven,
CA28 7SJ
Plans, Areas and Schedules
These are based on the Ordnance Survey and Title Deeds and are for reference
only. They have been carefully checked and computed by the selling agents and
the purchaser shall be deemed to have satisfied themselves as to the
description of the property and any error or mis - statement shall not annul the
sale nor entitle either party to compensation in respect thereof.
Viewing
By strict appointment with the Selling
Agents: Davidson & Robertson Rural. Telephone or via email sales@ . All
viewings are to be arranged with the selling agents. Please note that access
should not be taken into the barn.
Deposit
A deposit of 10% of the purchase price will be payable on conclusion of
missives. This will be non - refundable in the event of the transaction failing
to reach completion for reasons not attributable to the vendors or their
agents.
Solicitor
Bethan Griffiths
Cartmell Shepherd
Bishops Yard
Penrith
Cumbria
CA11 7XU
Date of Entry
By mutual agreement.
Important Notes
Method of sale & closing date
The property is offered for sale by Private Treaty. Offers should be submitted
to sales@ or to Suite 7M, Lakeland Business Park, Cockermouth, Cumbria,
CA13 9UQ. Should an offer be submitted to the office address please also
confirm via telephone or email. The Vendor reserves the right to change the
method of sale, sell the property without any prior
notification or change the closing date. Prospective purchasers are therefore
advised to register their interest with the selling agents, following an
inspection and having carried
out suitable due diligence with regards to the subjects. The Vendor and their
agents reserve the right to exclude, withdraw or amalgamate any of the land
shown at any time. The Vendor and their agents also reserve the right to
generally amend the particulars of sale. The agents also reserve the right to
conclude negotiations by any other means at their discretion and a degree of
flexibility is available to prospective purchasers. A closing date for offers
may be fixed. The Vendor is not bound to accept the highest or indeed any
offer, or go to a closing date.
Offers
All offers should be submitted to the selling agent, along with the relevant
Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and
Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017, to the Selling
Agent.
Third Party Rights and Easements
The subjects are sold together with and subject to all existing rights of way,
easements, wayleaves and others, whether contained in the Title Deeds or
otherwise, and purchasers will be deemed to have satisfied themselves in all
respects thereof. Particulars and misrepresentation These particulars are
produced for the guidance of prospective purchasers and although they are
intended to give a fair description of the property they do not constitute or
form any part of an offer or contract. Intending purchasers must satisfy
themselves by inspection or otherwise. Any measurements or distances referred
to should be considered as approximate. No responsibility can be accepted for
any expenses incurred by intending purchasers in inspecting a property that
has been sold or withdrawn.

The property is situated in the popular
village of Sandwith located to the south of the west Cumbrian hub of
Whitehaven. Whitehaven and Workington provides a wide range of shops and
amenities including medical and leisure facilities. Close by, is the St Bee’s
Heritage coast with picturesque walks and well renowned beaches. The site is
well located, providing access to the A595 and to the Lake District.
Whitehaven – 3 miles
Workington – 10 miles
Cockermouth – 16 miles
Lake District – 7 miles

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