This plot of land is 0.4 acres. It would be large enough for a detached dwelling with gardens with the relevant and successful planning permission.
Key selling points
UK Land Prices rising, on average, by 12% per annum
Low entry cost
Land worth approximately tenfold with planning permission
Scarcity of land in the South East is increasing land prices
The richest people in the UK are landowners
Land is Freehold with no uplifts etc
The commuter town of Beaconsfield has been named the most expensive property hotspot outside Kensington and Chelsea. Houses in the town changed hands for an average 550,496 last year according to a survey of 112 of Britains most desirable places to live. Beaconsfield outstrips other pricing London boroughs including Wandsworth, Camden and Richmond with its attractive 17th century old town and excellent transport links to London.
The land is located behind housing.
Currently a Greenfield site without planning permission
Stunning views of the Chilterns 1.5 mile to Beaconsfield town centre, 2 miles to Amersham, 2 miles to Junction 2 of the M40, 17 miles to London.
One of Englands most prestigious locations
The Government requires 48,000 new homes to be built in Buckinghamshire by 2016.
The Local Plan is to be replaced by a Local Development Framework which will comprise a collection of documents dealing with a vision for the area, together with individual matters, including the specific sites for development. This Local Plan will have to ensure that sufficient land is allocated to meet strategic housing requirement.
The land is on a proposed development called The Mulberrys which falls under the remit of South Bucks District Council are currently phasing in the new LDF, which will include a Core Strategy. These changes are expected to be phased in over the next two years, after council consultations. Currently, South Bucks District Council will be placing a greater onus on the areas of Gerrards Cross & Beaconsfield, once the Core Strategy is set and agreed.
Recent information suggests that for the next 5 years, South Bucks District Council will be able to meet the housing shortage by sourcing Brownfield sites, at which point once suitable Brownfield Sites are taken up, standard strategy is to then turn to Greenfield sites within the area.
WHY BUY LAND?
Land has long been viewed as a solid investment. Investing is no longer the exclusive domain of the property developer. Its open to private investors as well. One of the great strengths of land is that you have a tangible asset you could potentially build on.
According to the BBC and Halifax, over the last 20 years, housing prices on average have risen by 306% compared to land prices which have risen by over 808% across the UK. Nationally land prices have risen on average by 12% a year, but in the South East prices have risen by as much 30%.
It is a viable investment alternative to property & the stock market According to RICS (Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors), overall agricultural land prices rose by up to 30% in the 12 months to November 2004.
Scarcity of residential and commercial land is forcing up general land prices and demand. Local Councils cannot guarantee that a Greenfield site will never be granted planning permission because central government have the final say.
200,000 new residents move to the South East each year, increasing the demand for development.
The government plans to construct 3.8 million new houses over the next 20 years, up to 2 million of which are to be built on Greenbelt land.
Does not wear or depreciate and is guaranteed to last forever.
It is a tangible asset that can be resold for profit and is not subject to bank charges, tax, rates, fraudulent management, market crashes or political issues. Not subject to inheritance tax.
They just dont make it anymore.
The wealthiest people in this country are land owners.
Safe haven during uncertain times it is not affected by many external factors like property.
Does not require constant attention (hassle free).
THINGS TO CONSIDER - WHERE TO BUY LAND?
We suggest that you consider the following:-
Are amenities close by (e.g. gas , water, electricity etc)?
Is there good access to the land?
Is the land on the edge of a desirable and fast growing settlement?
Is existing housing opposite or adjacent to the site?
Is it within a thriving local property market?
Is the land is to be of good build quality?
DIRECTIONS FROM LONDON
Leave London on the A40, which becomes the M40. Exit at Junction 2 of the M40 turning right, heading north. Turn left at the first roundabout, which leads into Beaconsfield. As you enter Beaconsfield, turn right at the first roundabout, which takes you on to the A355 heading towards Amersham. After about a mile and a half turn left at Whites Hill Lane, a small road heading west off the A355. This road is sided by woodland and a few cottages. The entrance to the Mulberrys is the last gate on the right hand side at the end of Whites Hill Lane.
Please quote reference INV191 when enquiring about this land