For Sale

Residential Development Land, Kidderminster Road, Hampton Lovett, Droitwich, WR9 0LU

Name: Residential Development Land, Kidderminster Road, Hampton Lovett, Droitwich, WR9 0LU
Address: Droitwich

Overview

Development
Property Type

18.28
acres

Description

Location

Residential Development Land

Outline Planning Permission 91 Units

Village Location Close to Droitwich

For Sale by Informal Tender

The site is located to the north of Droitwich Spa in the Village of Hampton Lovett, Worcestershire and to the east of the A442. It falls within the administrative area of Wychavon District Council. Hampton Lovett is a charming village and civil parish which is known for its historical significance and picturesque surroundings.
The site is situated directly to the east of the static home park known as Doverdale Park. It is bound by the A422 to the west with Hampton Lovett Industrial Estate beyond. To the north is agricultural pastureland.
To the east, the site is bound by mature hedgerows and trees and beyond that the Worcester - Kidderminster railway line. There is also a bridleway and footpath routes.
To the south, the site is bound by woodland and mature hedgerow which forms part of the Milgrove Plantation. Berry Hill Industrial Estate is located beyond that to the south. The settlement boundary for Droitwich Spa lies to the south of the site, running adjacent to the edge of Berry Hill industrial estate.

The application site comprises approximately 18.28 acres (7.4 ha) of largely agricultural grazing land. The land is broadly 'c' shaped and wraps around the existing accommodation at Doverdale Park, an existing Park Home estate.
The topography to the north is relatively flat and topography falls away to the south of the park home site. There is a wooded buffer to the south of the site. A bus stop is located adjcaent to the access to Doverdale Park. Public footpath 522(c) runs northwards from the north-east of the site and a network of footpaths and bridleway are also located nearby. To the east of the site is a railway line. The land has a developable area of 8.45 acres (3.42ha).

The site has an extensive planning history with several outline applications and associated appeals. Recent planning history is summarised below:
- W/24/02066/OUT - Resolution to Grant Outline planning application for the erection of up to 91 dwellings, new vehicular and pedestrian access and associated works. All matters reserved except for access. The application was called to committee on 27 February 2025 with an officer recommendation for Approval. The application was approved at Committee as such, benefits from a Resolution to Grant Planning Permission subject to S.106 agreements being signed.

The site is offered For Sale by Informal Tender. Offers are invited based on the current outline consent. Preference will be given to unconditional bids which should be in accordance with the 'Financial Proposal Form' contained within the Data Room, and be received by Bruton Knowles prior to Noon Tuesday 20th May 2025. The site comprises 4 parcels of land. Interested parties are invited to bid for parcels A & B combined and C & D separately:-
A. The open grassland (blue land) to the south of Hampton Lovett. Under the terms of the s106 this area must be maintained as grazing land extending to 6.3 ac.
B. The red land comprising 8.5 ac of housing land and blue land comprising 9.7 ac of Green Infrastructure required to deliver the required Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG);
C. The small block of woodland to the south of Doverdale Park - 3.5 ac;
D. The land in the south which comprises grassland, the stream, and the poplar plantation known as Millgrove Plantation - 4.45 ac.
Tenders should be submitted to Scott Winnard and William Matthews by email. Developer Interviews are to be on the week following the tender deadline on the 27th May 2025.