A substantial development opportunity in the market town of Westbury, benefitting from excellent commuter links.
The Opportunity - Cooper and Tanner are delighted to seek all offers for the Land at Glenmore Farm, Westbury, BA13 4HQ. Outline planning permission was granted at appeal in January 2025 for a residential development (use class C3) for up to 145 homes, community orchard, children’s play areas (LEAP), tree planting, habitat creation and ecology buffers and mitigation; site drainage and associated infrastructure. All matters reserved except for access.
The Property currently comprises of a range, of agricultural buildings, equestrian facilities, and pasture land on the north eastern edge of, Westbury. Level in topography and enclosed by post and rail and hedgerow boundaries.
Location - Land at Glenmore Farm, The Ham, Hawkeridge Road, Westbury, BA13 4HQ.
Local Council - Wiltshire Council. The site lies in Heywood Parish Council and adjoins the boundary of Westbury Town Council.
Planning Application - Ref: PL/2021/03749 Wiltshire Council’s Strategic Planning Committee initially approved the outline planning application in November 2023. Following revisions to the NPPF in December 2023, the application was taken back to Strategic Planning Committee and refused in March 2024. Subsequently allowed at appeal.
Appeal - Ref APP/Y3940/W/24/3345598 - An appeal was raised in August 2024, with the Hearing taking place in November 2024. Wiltshire Council did not seek to defend the appeal. The appeal was allowed on 21 January 2025.
Schedule of Conditions - The schedule of conditions is provided between pages 9-15 of the appeal decision.
Section 106 - A finalised Section 106 planning obligation agreement completed on 12 December 2024. Available via the Data room.
Affordable Housing - The provision of 40% affordable housing is agreed with the tenure split being split 60% affordable rent and 40% shared ownership. 10% of the affordable units to be adapted units.
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.
Community Infrastructure Levy - The development is liable for CIL charging via Wiltshire Council.
Landowner Requirement - Construction of an access road and pavement alongside the provision of utilities and services will be required up to the boundary of the seller’s retained land, in an agreed location and to adoptable standards sufficient to serve potential residential development, within a specified timeframe. Further information available in the Data Room.
Location - The market town of Westbury, situated at the western edge of Wiltshire, offers a wide range of local facilities, countryside pursuits, education and shopping. Other facilities include supermarkets, library, post office, sports centre, churches, doctors, dentist surgeries and employment/commercial areas. There are a range of educational options nearby including pre-school, infant school, four primary schools and a secondary school with sixth form college. Local attractions include Longleat House and Safari Park, Shearwater Lake, Stourhead and Salisbury Plain.
Westbury benefits from a train station with main line to London Paddington and the local commuter service to Bath, whilst the nearby A350, A36, A303 and M4 provides excellent road links to London, Bath, Salisbury, Winchester and Exeter.
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Tenure - The site is available Freehold.
Bidding Process - Informal Tender. All offers are being invited by 18th March 2025. Interviews are expected to take place 25th March and interested parties are advised to schedule this date in anticipation. Round 2 “Best and Final” deadline by 31st March 2025. Bidding guidelines are available from Jake.Smith@cooperandtanner.co.uk
Legal costs - Each party is to bare their own legal, surveyors or other costs incurred in any transaction.
Data Room - A data room is available upon request via the selling agent to include a full suite of surveys, plans and planning documents.
Services - All parties must satisfy themselves regarding the location and capacity of any utilities.
VAT - We understand that the Property has been elected for VAT.
Anti-Money Laundering - The successful party will be required to provide the usual information to satisfy the AML requirements.
Viewings - Viewing appointments will need to be made with the selling agent prior to attending site. Tel. 01373 455060.
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