Land for sale

WHY BUY THIS LAND?

This a desirable opportunity for you to own a large residential sized plot of agricultural land opposite and bordering housing.

Measuring 1.11 acres / 4,496 sq.m., the land enjoys extensive road frontage and secure gated access.

It lies on the edge of the large and popular village of Slip End, close to good amenities and excellent transport links on the Bedfordshire/Hertfordshire border.

The land is currently overgrown with some woodland and could be suitable for a variety uses subject to any necessary planning consents.

It should also be noted that there are several cases of residential development within the Green Belt all within a mile of the land.

LOCAL DEVELOPMENT

Central Bedfordshire Council's Local Plan states that whilst some development can take place beyond the Green Belt and within the existing urban areas, the total amount of land available is well below that needed to meet the requirements of the Plan and that some development is needed within the Green Belt.

There have been several cases of development within the Green Belt close to the land for sale including:

CB/19/00032/FULL

Proposed "New Residential Retirement Care Village" which will see the creation of 158 new homes, just east of the land for sale.

CB/20/03894/FULL

Erection of two new bungalows on land with stable block and outbuildings adjacent to 66 Woodside Road, just north-west of the land for sale.

CB/19/00469/OUT

Rural exception housing scheme comprising the erection of up to 19 dwellings on land at Mancroft Road just 0.8 miles away.

CB/15/00275/OUT

8 detached houses and 4 semi-detached houses on land previously used as a farm yard on Grove Road just 0.6 miles away.

NO OVERAGE

There is no overage or clawback on this land - rare in today's land market.

PLANNING

The Green Belt within Central Bedfordshire falls into two categories; 'inset' and 'washed over'. 'Inset' Green Belt settlements are excluded from the Green Belt. This means that within these settlements normal planning policy applies.

The land for sale favourably falls under 'inset' Green Belt. Any development would be subject to the appropriate planning permission, but normal planning policy applies.

LOCAL AUTHORITY

Central Bedfordshire Council

ACCESS

The land enjoys road frontage onto Woodside Road and Mancroft Road from where the land can be accessed via a secure gate. A right of way for other land owners runs along the southern boundary of the land. Please contact Vantage Land if you require any further information.

LOCATION

- South of Aley Green

- West of Slip End

- South of Caddington

- 1.2 miles to Markyate

- 2.4 miles to Luton

- 4.6 miles to Harpenden

- 8.1 miles to Berkhamsted

- 8.3 miles to St Albans

- 27.4 miles to Central London

The land is pleasantly located in the hamlet of Aley Green on the Bedfordshire/Hertfordshire border between the popular villages of Slip End, Caddington & Markyate.

Slip End lies just east of the land. Here you can find two outstanding pubs, a friendly local superstore and a good school.

The larger villages of Caddington & Markyate, offer further amenities, with a good variety of well-known and independent shops, cafés, restaurants, pubs and a range of other day-to-day services available.

More extensive facilities can be found in the nearby bustling and affluent areas of Harpenden, Berkhamsted & St Albans; home to numerous boutique shops, restaurants & bars.

The land lies close to excellent transport links with easy access to the M1 motorway from junction 10 giving you access to the M25 and the larger motorway network. International travel is provided by nearby London Luton Airport, whilst trains from Luton station can reach London in less than 30 minutes.

TRANSPORT LINKS

- 1.0 miles to the M1 (junction 10)

- 1.1 miles to the A5183

- 2.6 miles to Luton Train Station *

- 3.6 miles to London Luton Airport

- 9.7 miles to the M25 (junction 21)

* Journey Times: 8 mins to Harpenden; 13 mins to St Albans; 26 mins to London St Pancras International

METHOD OF SALE

The land is offered for sale by private treaty. The freehold is available with vacant possession upon completion.

VIEWING

To arrange a viewing, please contact Vantage Land.