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Bower Hinton - Site For 10 Dwellings, Old Sparrow Works

A great opportunity to acquire a development site with the benefit of full detailed planning permission (Ref. 22/03254/FUL) for the partial demolition, partial conversion and partial new build to form 10 dwellings in total. Due to the Vacant Building Credit Planning Policy, and the fact that the Proposed Gross Internal Floor area is less than the Existing, there is no requirement for any affordable housing and there is no S106 contributions, however, there is a CIL liability on the development. Plots 1 to 5 have been designed to include workspaces to reflect the previous employment use with the site’s heritage.

The site is located on the south eastern edge of the sought-after and picturesque village of Bower Hinton in the Parish of Martock, with convenient access to the A303. The site sits outside of but adjoining the Village Conservation Area. The former Sparrow Works site is an old commercial / industrial site founded by William Sparrow in c. 1867 and initially known as the Somerset Wheel & Wagon Company as millwrights, iron founders, machinery manufacturers, electrical and water engineers. The approved development seeks to balance residential development with the preservation of the site’s historical and industrial character, while also providing modern amenities and sustainable features.

The site extends to approximately 0.54 hectares (1.33 acres) and it is accessed from its existing Highway access off Ringwell Hill which sweeps up and around into the site which sits above the level of the road.

The land to the south of the site is also owned by the Vendors and they will retain access to this field and a ransom strip along the western boundary to the field to the west. There is a 3rd Party Right of Way across the site to a carport to the north of Plot 5 and another Right of Way from Ringwell Hill to the north of the site adjoining No.1 Sparrows Cottages to the rear of the cottages.