Land for sale

Single Plot, Tadworthy Road, Northam EX39

The plot EX39 1JP

An opportunity to acquire a building plot in this sought-after North Devon coastal location off Tadworthy Road and benefitting from far-reaching views across Northam Burrows to Baggy Point beyond to the north and Lundy Island to the north west.

A full detailed planning application (Ref. 1/0331/2025/ful) was submitted by the architects and validated by Torridge District Council on 10th September 2025 and is pending a decision. The application seeks permission to demolish the existing double garage and build a detached 4 bedroomed two-storey house with an attached single garage with associated parking and garden, together with a new replacement double garage for the existing house.

The proposed detached dwelling has a gross internal floor area of approximately 156.22sqm (1,682sqft) and there is an attached single garage and driveway with 2 further parking spaces. Please note that the Purchaser will be responsible for the construction of the new pavement across the frontage of the plot and new garage area of Woodbine Cottage.
Northam


Northam is a large village, lying approximately just 1 mile to the north of Bideford and approximately a mile to the east of the beach at Westward Ho!. A little over a mile away to the north along the River Torridge is a small town called Appledore with its famous shipyard and the town of Barnstaple is only circa 9 miles to the east along the A39. Northam is well located for access to this beautiful stretch of North Devon coastal area.
Viewing


Please contact Philip Taverner at klp to arrange a viewing.
Method of sale


Offers are invited in the region of £200,000 for this freehold plot, subject to the planning permission being granted.
Services


We understand that mains foul & surface water drainage is to the rear of the plot through the garden of Woodbine Cottage and into the development site to the rear. An easement will be provided for connection to the drains. Mains water, gas & electricity are in Tadworthy Road along the frontage of the plot, however, all interested parties should make and rely upon their own enquiries of the relevant services providers regarding connection and capacity of mains services.
Planning


A detailed planning application (Ref.1/0331/2025/ful) was submitted to Torridge District Council and validated on 10th September 2025 for the erection of a new detached dwelling with garage and associated parking and additional replacement double garage for the existing dwelling at Woodbine Cottage, Tadworthy Road, Northam, EX39 1JP. Copies of the plans and planning documents are available.
Agents note


Please note that the new house will be constructed in accordance with the approved plans in the planning permission Ref.1/0331/2025/ful. Any amendments to the proposed dwelling will have to be approved by the Vendors. A time period of 5 years for the new dwelling to be finished and signed off by the Council will be another condition of the sale.

The Vendors have commenced construction of the plot to the rear of this plot (plans in planning & technical pack), although, this plot may also be available by negotiation.