Property description
LOCATION
This site is situated in the centre of Swanage, approximately 150 metres from the Town Hall and twice that distance from the Square and sea front. The premises currently comprise 2 retail shops.
DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY
Planning permission was granted on the 27th February 2015 for re-development of the site by the demolition of the current properties and replace with the erection of 2 shops and 7 residential units, with parking. The plans shown below are a revised edition of the plans with consent and are awaiting approval from the PDC.
A copy of the Grant of Planning Permission, Application No: 6/2014/0685 can be inspected together with full plans upon request.
The planning consent is subject to a number of conditions, the principal one being the payment of a sum of approximately £22,000 to the Purbeck District Council (PDC) as a contribution towards the Community Infrastructure Levy. The purchaser of the plot will be expected to abide by the conditions, which can be inspected on the
PDC website at https://planningsearch.purbeck-dc.gov.uk/PlanAppDisp.aspx?recno=42478
METHOD OF SALE
Offers are invited for the freehold interest through the agents.
SERVICES
It is understood that all mains services are available. Purchasers are advised to make their own enquiries of the utility companies in respect of their specific requirements for the development of the site.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Purbeck District Council, Council Offices, Westport House, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4PP. Telephone 01929 556561.
VIEWING
Externally the property can be viewed at all times with these particulars to hand. Prior to viewing, interested parties are advised to contact the agents to discuss any particular points which are likely to affect their interest in the site, in order that a wasted journey is not made. Internal viewings can be arranged through the agents, Corbens, 01929 422284.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The agents Corbens and their clients give notice that:
1. They are not authorised to make or give any representatives or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.
2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all the necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and the agents have not tested any services, equipment of facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.
NB. The Fishmonger who currently occupies an existing shop is prepared to move into one of the new units as and when constructed. There is also a prospective tenant for the other shop unit. The combined yield for these two units will be £12,000 pa.