Dorchester Gaol, Dorchester Goal, North Square, Dorchester, DT1 1HY

Summary

The site extends to approximately 1.95 ha (4.81 acres). It is accessed from North Square via a drive and car park that is part of the development site that lies outside the prison wall. There are several modern houses that are to be demolished as part of the proposed scheme.

The area behind the wall is accessed via a vehicle gate or the original gatehouse, which is the only listed building on site. The buildings inside the wall comprise a number of period buildings including the main Victorian prison building set out in a traditional wing layout. The existing buildings to be retained are up to 5 storeys with the upper storeys benefitting from excellent views over the town and surrounding countryside.

A number of buildings within the walled area are to be demolished, creating areas for the new build development and open space.
Existing buildings on site extend to approximately 10,654 sq m (114,680 sq ft). the proposed development extends to approximately 17,406 sq m (187,680 sq ft).

Parking is provided at ground level within the walls. A basement car park is to be developed beneath units on the existing car park at the site's entrance with access from North Square.

Key Points

Planning

The residential led redevelopment of the former Dorchester Prison received planning and listed building consent by West Dorset District Council (ref: WD/D/16/002697 and WD/D/16/002698) on 16 February 2017 for the following:

?Change of use of the main cell blocks and gatehouse to residential accommodation (use class C3) (60 units) with an interpretation space in the gatehouse. Construction of new residential blocks and residential terrace (use class C3) (125 units) and associated landscaping and car parking. Demolition of a number of non-Listed buildings. Alterations to public realm and highways in North Square and The Bow.?
The site is within the Dorchester Conservation Area and contains one Grade II listed building (the Gatehouse). The decision notices include a number of pre-commencement and pre-occupation conditions and the permissions will remain live for three years from the decision date (16 February 2017).

There is no Section 106 agreement and therefore no affordable housing is to be provided. The site is liable for payment of CIL.
JLL acted as planning agent for City and Country. Any queries should be directed to:

Kevin Hunt ? Planning Director
kevin.hunt@eu.jll.com
0117 928 1647

Tenure

The site is freehold, registered under title references DT290634 and DT283771. Please note that the overage referred to on the title no longer applies.

VAT

The site will be elected for VAT on sale.

Method of Sale and Inspections

Unconditional offers are invited for the site. Bids are to be submitted to jamesXXXetherick@eu.jll.com by XXXm on 25th May 2017. Bidders should note the following:

1.A single purchase payment is preferred. Any deferred payment proposals will require appropriate security provisions
2.Warranties, copyright to drawings and relevant reports will be assigned to the purchaser where possible

Interested parties should include the following information with their bid:

1.Offer and details of payment terms
2.Proof of ability to finance the purchase
3.Confirmation of board approval or other sanction to make the offer/purchase
4.Details of any conditions of purchase or due diligence required pre-exchange
5.Timings for exchange and completion

The vendor reserves the right not to accept the highest or any of the bids received. They also reserve the right to interview prospective purchasers and seek best and final bids if necessary.

Two viewing days have been arranged to provide an internal tour of the buildings. JLL will be on site between 11 and 3 on the following days:

26th April
10th May

Interested parties should attend their attendance before the viewing day.

Location