The subjects comprise a cleared brownfield site, formerly occupied by a motel and filling station, which is generally level-lying. We calculate that the site area extends to approximately 0.23 hectare (0.57 acre) or thereby on the basis of dimensions scaled from an Ordnance Survey extract, although details will require to be confirmed with reference to the title deeds.
Location
Dumfries has a population approaching 40,000 and is the main shopping and administrative centre for the Dumfries and Galloway region in southwest Scotland. The town benefits from a strategic location, being positioned at the intersection of the A75, A701 and A76 trunk roads. A full range of shopping, social and educational amenities are provided in Dumfries, as one would expect for a town of this size. Collin is a small village located approximately 3 miles east of Dumfries. With Collin being bypassed by the A75 trunk road, villagers are offered an excellent base for commuting. The subject site is located on Main Road, and benefits from being directly opposite Collin Primary School. Following the realignment of the A75, this section of road is now a cul-de-sac with no through traffic.
Accommodation
Planning Permission was granted on 13th June 2008 (Ref: 08/P/3/0093) for the construction of 8 terraced dwellings on the site, the formation of access and associated works. Copies of the Planning Permission documentation can be made available on request. Prior to this, Outline Planning Consent was granted in 1st July 2005 to construct a detached dwelling on the site – Ref: 05/P/3/0180 (Plot 3) and 05/P/3/0177 (Plot 4). All parties are respectfully advised to make their own enquiries relating to their individual proposals for the site direct with Dumfries & Galloway Council, Area Planning Nithsdale, Kirkbank, English Street, Dumfries DG1 2DD; Tel: 01387 260199 – Fax: 01387 260188. A site investigation report is available, and copies of this document can be provided on request. Our clients advise that the former fuel storage tanks have been removed.
It is understood that all mains service connections are on hand. All parties are respectfully advised to satisfy themselves on the availability of services and their capacity in relation to any proposed development.
Terms
Our clients appreciate that many developers face a variety of difficulties in procuring their proposals, and bringing schemes to fruition in the current economic and financial climate. In particular, it is recognised that one of the main issues facing developers is a general lack of funding being available from the main financial institutions. As an incentive to interested parties we would be pleased to discuss, along with our clients, proposals to help facilitate the development of this site. For example, our clients would look quite favourably at options to form a joint venture to develop the site. Alternatively, consideration may also be given to accepting stage/phased payments for the land, or perhaps deferring final payment until the development is complete or units are sold.
Offers in the region of £XXX are invited for the site with vacant possession, and benefiting from the existing Planning Permission.