Littledown, Shaftesbury, SP7

Property Description

A 17.43 acre block of ring-fenced land with excellent accessibility and planning for a new agricultural building

The land at Littledown comprises approximately 17.43 acres of attractive relatively level land currently all down to grass. The land is classified as Grade 3 being free draining slightly acid loamy soil. The land has been grazed by sheep and cut for hay.

The land is bordered by mature hedges and stock fencing, with woodland running along the northern boundary.

The land has good road access with two access points; from the A350 via the entrance owned by Wessex Water as well as direct access via the wide concreted access from the road leading to Donhead St Mary.

Part of the land lies within the protected route for the A350 Shaftesbury Eastern Bypass, which is a long established policy as part of the strategic upgrading of the A350. Wiltshire County Council has no firm proposals. Purchasers are recommended to satisfy their own enquiries in relation to this matter.

PLANNING
Full planning permission was granted in February 2010 (ref s/2009/1901/Full) for a new agricultural building totalling 320 sqm, together with alterations to access and construction of access track. The alterations to the concrete access were completed in June 2010 in accordance with the details approved by Wiltshire Planning Authority.

The proposed 6-Bay Agricultural Building is to consist of a secure store with open storage and livestock barn, measuring 320 sq. m in total, 4.8m to eaves and 6.8m ridge height, with a fenced chalk yard.

OVERAGE
The land will be sold subject to an overage provision for a period of 21 years dating from 2006, granting 50% of any uplift in value achieved from planning permission in respect of the property other than for agricultural use. Further information is available from the vendors agents.

LOCAL AUTHORITY
Wiltshire Council 0300 456 0100

DESIGNATIONS
All of the land lies within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Nitrate Vulnerable Zone.

BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME
7.04 Basic Payment Scheme Entitlements are claimed on the land and are included in the sale price, subject to a fee of £250 plus VAT for the transfer payable by the purchaser.

The vendor will claim the 2020 payment and the purchaser is to agree to follow any cross-compliance requirements. The entitlements will be transferred electronically as soon as the RPA turn on the system for 2021.

RIGHTS OF WAY & EASEMENTS
The land is sold subject to and with the benefit of all matters contained in or referred to in the title deeds together with all public or private rights of way, wayleaves, easements and other rights of way affecting the property. A public footpath runs along the eastern boundary. There is a private right of way from point A to point B marked on the sale plan. Further details are available from the vendors agents.

SPORTING
All sporting rights are in hand and are included within the sale.

The land at Littledown is located to the north of the market town of Shaftesbury adjoining the A350, leading up to the A303. The land lies on the Wiltshire/Dorset border within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The area is well known for its stunning surrounding countryside, excellent transport links and thriving rural communities.

A mains fed and metered water supply feeds a galvanised water trough.

Leave Shaftesbury heading north on the A350. Enter the 50 mph zone and take the first right hand turning to Donhead St Mary and Wincombe. The entrance to the land can then be found after approx. 200m on your left hand side.

Nearest Postcode: SP7 9BT

Map