Land for sale

Whitley Head, Banwell, North Somerset BS29

A single parcel of sloping agricultural pasture land which is bordered by mature hedgerow boundaries, native trees and stock proof fencing to part. To the northern boundary of the land is a level area which is partially enclosed by an existing line of trees. To the south-east of the land there is shelter belt of native trees. The land benefits from gated vehicular access within the northern boundary via a track off Banwell Road.

The current freehold owner has previously submitted a Level 3 PrePlanning Application to North Somerset Council for their opinions on a
change of use to equestrian, to include an all weather riding arena, stabling and large American style housing/feed barn (which would be located within the area of level land within the northern section. The application received a positive verbal response from North Somerset Council. Please refer to the Legal Pack for further information.
Description

A rare opportunity to acquire agricultural land, nestled on the edge of the North Somerset village of Banwell, demanding breath-taking views of the Mendip Hills National Landscape and
wider Somerset heritage.

A single parcel of sloping agricultural pasture land which is bordered by mature hedgerow boundaries, native trees and stock proof fencing to part. To the northern boundary of the land is a level area which is partially enclosed by an existing line of trees. To the south-east of the land there is shelter belt of native trees. The land benefits from gated vehicular access
within the northern boundary via a track off Banwell Road.

The current freehold owner has previously submitted a Level 3 Pre-Planning Application to North Somerset Council for their
opinions on a change of use to equestrian, to include an all weather riding arena, stabling and large American style housing/feed barn (which would be located within the area of
level land within the northern section. The application received a positive verbal response from North Somerset Council.
Method of sale

The land is offered for sale by Private Treaty.
Consumer protection regulations

While we endeavour to make our sales details accurate and reliable, if there is any point which is of particular interest to you please contact the office and we will be pleased to confirm
the position for you, particularly if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
Tenure and possession

The property is sold as freehold tenure with the benefit of full vacant possession.
Lotting

It is anticipated that the property will be offered as lotted, but the Vendor reserves the right to sell the property as a whole or in lots privately or to amalgamate, withdraw, sub-divide, alter, add to or amend any lot or any part prior to the sale. No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by intending purchasers inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn.

Wayleaves, easements and rights of way
The land is sold and so far as required by the Vendors will be conveyed subsect to all easements quasi-easements, privileges and advantages (whether way of water, drainage, light or laying and maintaining water and other pipes or mains of any nature whatsoever) for the benefit of any other property as the owner,
tenants or occupiers thereof now or have been accustomed to use, enjoy or exercise. The property is sold subject to all easements and wayleaves of telegraphic and telephone poles and stays and wires, and electric pylons, pipes (whether poles and cables, water, gas, and other referred to in these Particulars or not) at present erected on and passing over or under the property, and subject to the Agreements offering the same (if any) and to the Town and Country Planning Scheme, or County, Local Authority and any other statutory body affecting the same.
Services & outgoings

There are currently no main services connected to the land, however it is understood there is an existing water feed available for Lot 2. There is also a wooden electricity pole with transformer situated within Lot 1.

We understand there to be no outgoings held on the land.
Statutory designations

The land is located within the Mendips Hill National Landscape.
Mineral rights

We understand that the Freehold mines and minerals of the land is registered under title number ST306926 and are not included in the sale.
Basic payment scheme/subsidy payments

The land has previously been claimed for the Basic Payment Scheme purposes and the seller will retain all delinked payments from 2024 onwards. The land is not entered into any Environmental Management Scheme to include the Sustainable Farming Incentive or Countryside Stewardship.
Health and safety

Our Health and Safety policy requires that all interested parties undertaking viewings, if accompanied by a member of gth staff, must wear their own Personal Protective Equipment (ppe). If interested parties do not adhere to our
policy and view the property unaccompanied (or without ppe) then they do so at their own risk, and we/the seller cannot be held liable for any personal injury or claim for compensation.
Town and country planning

The land, notwithstanding any description contained in these particulars is sold subject to any Development Plan, Tree Preservation Order, Town Planning Schedule, Resolution or Notice which may be or which may come to be in force, and also subject to any statutory provision of byelaws without any obligation on the part of the Vendors to specify them and the Purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of and to satisfy themselves about the provisions of any such matter affecting the property.
Development clawback

The land is being sold free of any development clawback provision, which will mean that any benefit of any subsequent change of use and/or planning permission will be retained by the purchaser without the need to pay an uplift
to the predecessors in title.
Agents note

Within two months of completion the purchasers will jointly be required to erect a stock proof fence to comprise wooden posts, sheep netting and two strands of wire, between the points as marked ’a-b’ on the Site Plan.

Thereafter both purchasers will be responsible for the maintaining, repairing and replacing of the fence.
Special conditions

The Purchaser will be required to make a contribution of £1,000 plus VAT towards the vendors incurred legal and professional costs.
Flood risk

The land is located within Flood Risk Zone 1 as defined by the Environment Agency’s Flood Map. We have been informed by the seller that to the best of their knowledge the land has never flood.
Auction agents

Greenslade Taylor Hunt
Chancellors Pound,
Redhill,
Bristol,
BS40 5TZ.
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Laura Maden of Chubb Bulleid Solicitors,
7 Market Place,
Wells,
Somerset,
BA5 2RJ.
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