Land for sale

Brixton, Plymouth PL8

For sale by Private Treaty as part of a wider lot sale.

Location:

Situated off Orchard Road & Daisy Park on the Northern side of Brixton.

• Approximately 125m North of the A379, givings swift access to Plymouth, Plymstock and the South Hams Coastline
• Regular bus services along the A379; mainline rail at Plymouth (15 minutes)
• Village facilities include primary school, shop/post office, put and recreation ground; full urban services in Plymouth

Planning & Design Overview:

• Use: Residential development (Class C3) for up to 17 dwellings
• Status: Decision Pending on Application for outline consent - purchase to be made subject to receiving planning consent

Design principles (Illustrative Masterplan res 6738-oa-051-b / 052-b):

• Two generous areas of public open space (south-west & north-east corners)
• Landscape buffer to protect setting of Grade II Brixton House
• Low-rise form (predominantly 2-2.5 storeys) to respect village character and optimise solar gain
• Integrated footpath links tying in with earlier Canes Orchard phases
• Policy-compliant 10% Biodiversity Net Gain achievable on-site

Access & Highways:

• Vehicular access reserved, anticipated via the constructed esate road network (Orchard Road / Daisy Park) linking to the A379
• Highway Authority accepts an attenuated drainage option with detailed design to be conditioned
• S106 obligation to design minor bell-mouth improvements at A379 junction and provide pedestrian safety measures prior to first occupation

Technical Highlights:

• Flood Risk: Entire site lies in Flood Zone 1
• Ground Conditions: Ground Investigation Report indicates standard foundations feasible; no abnormal remediation flagged
• Arboriculture: No category A trees; mitigation planting will need to be secured under reserved matters
• Ecology: Dormouse habitat enhancement, new hedgerows and wildflower meadows proposed
• Services: Adjacent phases demonstrate connection capacity for electricity, water and foul sewerage (Southwest Water)

Opportunity:

• Deliver a boutique scheme of family housing in a sought-after South Hams village only minutes from Plymouth
• Outline status allows incoming purchaser to finalise layout, house types and architectural design
• Strong market demand: Limited new-build supply in Brixton and overspill from Plymouth commuter buyers
• Affordable element (5 units) provides policy compliance and local need contribution

Method of Sale:

For sale by Private Treaty as part of a wider lot sale.

Viewing:

Strictly by appointment with the sole agents, Luscombe Maye.

Disclaimer:

These particulars are set out as a general outline only and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Interested parties must satisfy themselves on all matters and obtain independent professional advice. All measurements and areas are approximate. All planning information sourced from South Hams DC planning portal (application 4317/21/opa) as of September 2026.

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