Property extending 11.82 Acres / 4.79 Hectares
• Strategic Development Opportunity
• Edge of settlement location
• Represented in the 2021 Scarborough SHLAA
• Overlooking open countryside
BIDS INVITED BY NOON, THURSDAY 4th APRIL
Summary
George F. White are pleased to present a strategic development opportunity in Falsgrave, Scarborough. Located off Stepney road, the Site comprises of 11.82 Acres (4.79 Hectares) of land which is currently farmed as pasture.
George F White are instructed to seek offers sought by way of option or promotion agreement by no later than noon on Thursday 4th April.
The Area
The Site is located in the suburb of Falsgrave on the outskirts of Scarborough, less than 2 miles from the coast.
With a population of over 60,000 the town has built its reputation for fishing and service industries, and now features a growing digital and creative economy that is popular with tourists.
There is a local bus service that runs nearby for in and around the town, with national train connections from the centre of Scarborough.
Access
The Site is currently accessed from Stepney Road (A170) on the eastern boundary which is a major access road in and out of Scarborough.
Local Authority
The Site was previously located within the Scarborough Council district, however following government consultation, in July 2021 it was announced that seven district borough councils, including Scarborough. would be forming into a new, single authority - North Yorkshire Council.
SHLAA Representation
The Site was submitted for representation to the 2021 SHLAA in Scarborough and received an assessment for an estimated yield of 100 dwellings. The topography of the site has been carefully considered through the indicative masterplan as seen on the right of this page.
The Site was again submitted for further consultation in 2023 but no response was received due to the North Yorkshire council merge. Full details of the 2021 assessment can be found through the link in the Additional Information section.
Planning
Stepney Hill Farm is well related to the Scarborough urban area and could be suitable for future residential development, subject to appropriate design, obtaining the correct permissions and with further assessment required for heritage and landscape impact.
Method of Sale
We are inviting offers to be submitted to Rhys Jones or Zoe Davies by no later than Noon on Thursday 4th April in line with the following bid requirements:
• Contract type e.g. option or promotion agreement
• Initial Term including any extension
• Option / Promotion fee payable to landowner (and any fees for extension)
• Planning cost cap
• Minimum land value
• Contribution payable to landowner’s solicitor and agent’s fee
• Details of strategy to achieve planning permission
All offers are subject to contract, and the sellers are not under any obligation to accept any or the highest offer.
Anti-Money Laundering
In accordance with anti-money laundering regulations, two forms of identification and confirmation of the source of funding will be required from the successful bidder.
Tenure & Possession
The site is offered freehold with vacant possession upon completion.
Legal Costs
Each party to bear their own legal costs incurred in the transaction unless otherwise agreed.
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