Land west of A38, Pawlett, TA6 4SU

Description - We are delighted to be able to offer an exciting Development opportunity at Pawlett, nr Bridgwater with outline planning consent on an appeal application for up to 41 dwellings and a convenience store with all other matters reserved except access. The site is currently being used as agricultural land.

On the 8th August 2024 a decision by the Secretary of State Inspector voted to grant outline planning consent subject to completion of a S106 agreement for “Residential development (use class C3) for up to 41 homes, (including up to 40% provision on site of affordable housing), Drainage mitigation, Construction environmental Management Plan (CEMP) tree planting, habitat creation and ecology buffers and mitigation; site training and associated infrastructure. All matters reserved except for access”.

The site is well located within the context of Bridgwater and also the new Gravity Site at Puriton.

Proposed housing mix (Indicative) - 40% affordable. As this site is proposing 41 new homes, the on-site affordable housing requirement will be for 17 affordable homes – a tenure split of 60% affordable rented homes (10) and 40% shared ownership homes (7) would be required.

Technical Planning information - A technical pack including planning documents and ground reports is available from the agents. Further details regarding the outline planning consent can be found via the Somerset Council online Planning Portal (formerly Sedgmoor North) reference 41/21/00012, appeal reference APP/V3310/W/22/3303992. Interested parties must satisfy their own planning investigations.

CIL - The rates below will be charged against the gross internal floor area of:

• All new dwellings

• All other development exceeding 100 SQ M in size

Development Uses Levy (per Sq M)

Resident development in urban areas £40

Residential development in all areas other than the urban areas £80

Supermarkets and Retail warehouses £100

Residential development is defined as all development within each of the three categories of Use Class C3: Dwellings Houses (Use Classes Order 2010) with the exception of holiday lets which will not be charged CIL. The CIL regulations (as amended) provide for full relief from the CIL charge for any part of a development which is social housing (subject to the approval of a CIL Exemption Claim in line with the qualifying criteria contained in Reg 19).

Location - Pawlett is a popular village between Bridgwater and Burnham on Sea. It benefits from a village school, hairdressing salon and social club. There is convenient access to the M5 (junction 23) which is approximately two miles away, as is the HPC pick up point. Bridgwater with all its amenities and facilities is five minutes away. Here you will find various shops, restaurants, bars and theatre. Within the surrounding area you will find the distinctive North Somerset Coast, the Mendip and Quantock Hills as well as the Somerset Levels.

Rights of Way and Easements - The site is sold subject to and with the benefit of rights including rights of way whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplies, easements, covenants etc. whether referred to in these particulars of Sale or not. Purchasers are advised to make their own enquiries as to the presence of any Rights of Way and Easements.

VAT - Please note that VAT will be chargeable on the purchase price.

Method of Sale - For Sale by Informal Tender. All bids to be received by midday (12:00) on TBC 2026 and sent by email, as an attachment, to Darren Woodyer with the subject line clearly marked as Confidential Tender – Land West of Pawlett Road, Pawlett or delivered to Darren Woodyer, Cooper and Tanner Ltd, 6 The Bridge, Frome, BA11 1R in a sealed envelope marked with "Confidential Tender – Land West Pawlett Road, Pawlett".

Unconditional bids will be preferred by the Vendors.

Tender Forms and full instructions of the tender process available from the selling agent.

Viewings - Viewing appointments will need to be made with the selling agent prior to attending site. Tel. 01373 455060.

Please note this land is open to the elements and suitable precautions, and card should be taken during viewings.

What3Words - Warp/mammoths/selling

Local Council - Somerset Council

Services - Prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves as to the location and capacity of any services.

Tenure - Freehold, vacant possession upon completion.

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