Harmans Cross, BH19

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a development site situated in the centre of the village Harmans Cross. On the site at present is a dilapidated building which has been in place for many years and is constructed of timber cladding with corrugated iron sheeting.

Planning permission was granted at Appeal to demolish the existing and to build a small two bedroom bungalow. Appeal Ref: APP/D1265/W/23/3325850 dated 10 December 2024. The plot allows for a small garden mostly to the Southern side of the property and parking for two vehicles. The property will be approached from a private roadway which also serves neighbouring properties. There is a shared maintenance liability to keep the roadway, communal areas and services in satisfactory repair.

Plot measurements approximately 0.014 hectares (0.036 acres) Depth 8m (28.5ft) x Length 14.9m (49.1 ft).

The Dorset Council Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is £13,071. The purchaser of the site will be responsible for payment of this charge.

A full copy of the Appeal Statement and detailed plans including elevations are available upon request.

SERVICES
All mains services are available, although interested applicants are recommended to contact the various utility companies to obtain confirmation and connection charges.

VIEWING By appointment only please through the agents, Corbens, 01929 422284. The postcode for this site is BH19 3DZ.
NB. The current building is unsafe and interested applicants are advised not to enter the site under any circumstances.

The village of Harmans Cross lies in the heart of the Isle of Purbeck, some 2.5 miles from the seaside resort of Swanage and a similar distance from the historic village of Corfe Castle. It has a large modern village hall and the popular railway station which connects to Wareham and the mainline train service to London Waterloo during the summer season, serving Corfe Castle to Swanage all year round. The market town of Wareham and beaches at Studland are some 8 miles distant. Much of the surrounding area is classified as being of Outstanding Natural Beauty and incorporates a World Heritage Coastline.

The plot is offered for sale by tender (unless sold previously) and interested applicants are requested to submit their best bids clearly marked Development site, Bourne Vale, Valley Road, Harmans Cross either in a sealed envelope or by email with Tender Development site, Bourne Vale in the subject line. The sellers reserve the right not to accept the highest or indeed any offer. The closing date for receipt of tenders is 12 noon Friday 16th May 2025.

Property Ref: HAR2120