Land at Blowers Wood

Located in Hempstead with easy access onto the M2 at Junction 4 this site has a resolution to grant planning permission for 88 dwellings of which 25% are affordable. The developer who was proceeding with the application has decided to withdraw their interest but has agreed to leave the application ‘live’ and we are now seeking a developer to take the planning forward with a plot substitution on a subject to planning basis. The access into the site is owned by a third party and terms have been agreed to provide the necessary access. The site is offered for sale with offers invited.

The site is well situated on the southern boundary of the Medway towns conurbation with very good access to the M2 at Junction 4 which is only 1/4 mile to the southeast. Rainham mainline station is less than 3 miles to the northeast with high speed services to St Pancras in 51 minutes. The Medway Towns enjoy a wide range of retail, educational, cultural and leisure facilities all within close proximity of the site and the Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre is only 1/2 mile to the northwest.

The site is bound by a block of woodland to the north and by the A278 to the east. Beyond this are existing residential areas on the periphery of Hempstead. The south-western edge is bound by further woodland and the south-eastern edge by Maidstone Road which connects the site to the A278 and the M2 motorway.

The site extends to approximately 9.6 acres (3.9 hectares).

The Plan shows the area of land being offered for sale outlined in red. The blue hatched area is required for access and terms have been agreed for this land to be acquired - further details on request.

The freehold interest in the land is offered for sale. VAT will not be chargeable on the sale price.

A resolution to grant Full Planning Permission was granted by Medway Council on 23rd October 2024 for the ’Construction of 88 dwellings (including 25% affordable) together with associated parking, access, open space, landscaping and SuDS.’ The Planning Committee Report sets out details of the proposed planning conditions and section 106 contributions—this is available in the dataroom.

Purchasers are advised to make their own enquiries with the relevant statutory authorities to ensure availability and sufficient capacity at the site in order to service any proposed development.

Access into the site will be from Maidstone Road and the proposed layout comprises a mix of 1 and 2 bed apartments, 2, 3, 4 and 5 bed houses. The scheme is surrounded by woodland both within and outside the site’s boundary. The public right of way will be diverted to follow a green corridor. A row of terraced units and apartments are located along the south eastern boundary to screen the remainder of the development and mitigate against noise from the A278.

The following information, inter alia, is available from RPC Land & New Homes' Website
• Planning Information
• Plans
• Design & Access Statement
• Air Quality Report
• Arboricultural Assessment
• Ecology Report
• Flood Risk Assessment
• Landscape & Visual Appraisal
• Transport Assessment
• Proposed site layout plan
• Utility Report

Offers are invited for the freehold interest (subject to planning only). Bids must be emailed to RPC Land & New Homes

In submitting a proposal please provide details as below:
1. Purchase Price.
2. Details of any abnormal costs allowed for.
3. Details of due diligence required prior to exchange of contracts.
4. Timescale for exchange and completion.
5. Confirmation of funds.
6. Board approval process.
The vendor reserves the right not to accept the highest nor any bid made for the site.

A successful bidder will be required to provide the usual information to satisfy the AML requirements when Heads of Terms are agreed.

RPC Land & New Homes for themselves and for the vendors of this property for whom they act, give notice that:

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