Land for sale in Huddersfield HD7, 0 Bedroom

Land and buildings off manchester road, linthwaite Offered for sale by auction is this exciting opportunity to purchase land and buildings with outline planning permission for the demolition of existing buildings and the erection of four dwellings. Currently on the site are a range of buildings, grazing land, let garage plots and parking spaces. The site as a whole extends to approximately 3.8 acres (1.54 hectares). The site benefits from roadside access off Manchester Road.

Buildings Currently located on the site are a range of buildings and stables. Briefly the buildings and stables comprise of wooden framed, breeze block under felt and tin roofs. They are to be demolished as part of the outline planning permission.

Land The grass paddocks are located to the east and west of the buildings and are bordered by fences and hedges. Please note there is a public footpath which passes through the land on the eastern side.

Planning permission Outline Planning Permission has been granted for demolition of the existing buildings and erection of four dwellings. This has been granted by Kirklees Council on 28th February 2018 under Application Number 2017/60/94326/W.
Full details of the application can be viewed on the Kirklees Council website.

We recommend that all interested parties should consider the planning permission decision notice before bidding for the property.

Let garage plots and parking spaces There are seven garage plots and six parking spaces included on the land. They are sold subject to existing arrangements – we are advised that there are no written agreements in place and a minimal rent is received.

Services We are advised that there are no services currently connected to the site.

Overage Please note this refers to the surrounding land apart from the land included within the planning permission. An overage provision is included in that if a purchaser or their successor in title obtain planning permission for any use other than agriculture or equestrian that they are to pay to the owners the net uplift in value of the land 20% for the next 20 years. Prospective buyers should refer to the auction pack for full details.

Planning consultants Nick Willock at Robert Halstead Chartered Surveyors, 57 Bowers Mill, Branch Road, Barkisland, Halifax HX4 0AD. Tel: Paul Matthews Architectural, Malkin Farm, Brow Lane, Holmfirth HD9 2RJ. Tel: Please note that the architects will only be able to answer queries on a factual basis, relating to the planning permission that has been approved by the Council.

Viewing During normal daylight hours with a copy of these particulars. Please ensure that all gates are closed. Please take care when entering the property and inspecting the buildings.

Directions From the centre of Slaithwaite, head east onto A62 Manchester Road. Continue for approximately half a mile where the property can be found on the left hand side.

Tenure The property is offered for sale Freehold. Vacant possession will be given on completion of the grazing land and buildings. The garage plots and parking spaces are sold subject to existing arrangements – we are advised that there are no written agreements in place and a minimal rent is received.

Auction details Sale to be held at The Huntsman Inn, Greenfield Road, Holmfirth on Tuesday 16th July 2019. Sale starts at 7.30pm prompt.

Vendors solicitors Jan Walters
Ramsdens Solicitors llp, 18 Lewisham Road, Slaithwaite, Huddersfield, HD7 5AL.
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Auction conditions Interested parties should view the auction contract for full details of all of the conditions of sale.

Identification and registration Due to the recent changes in Anti Money Laundering Regulations, auctioneers will now have to carry out checks on bidders, buyers and sellers. The hmrc guidance states "An auctioneer should carry out customer due diligence on a bidder before they receive a paddle and on the buyer before the hammer falls".

Wm Sykes & Son will therefore now be registering prospective bidders prior to the auction where they will need to provide a form of photographic identification (driving licence, passport etc.) and a current utility bill or bank statement etc confirming your address. Registration will take place on the night of the auction between 6.30pm and 7.15pm. Any interested party wishing to bid in the auction must have registered. If you have any problems in doing this please contact our office for further advice.

Bidding at auction Should you be successful in purchasing the property at auction you will be required to sign the contract and pay a deposit of 10% of the sale price, this can be paid by Cheque or Bankers Draft to the solicitor dealing with the sale. The remaining monies must then be paid in order to complete the sale within 28 days.