Residential development site comprising 2no. barns for conversion with Class Q Prior Approval, along with further yards and buildings with potential (STP).
Further land available.
LOCATION
The site at Lower Bradley Farm enjoys a semi-rural setting within a small cluster of residential dwellings in the picturesque Teign Valley, yet remains exceptionally well-connected for travel and amenities. Located just outside the historic town of Bovey Tracey (known as “the Gateway to the Moor”), which is positioned close to the edge of Dartmoor National Park. Bovey Tracey offers a comprehensive range of facilities and amenities, including shops, public houses, cafes, eateries, primary school, sports and healthcare facilities.
For those who enjoy outdoor pursuits, the rugged beauty of Dartmoor National Park offering superb walking, cycling, and riding opportunities.
It is also well located in terms of proximity to the delightful south coast of Devon, and the city of Exeter, offering an ideal balance of countryside living and accessibility.
COMMUNICATIONS
Road – Lower Bradley Farm is located approximately 0.5 miles from the easternmost edge of Bovey Tracey, via a short stretch of single-track lane and partly via the B3344. The A38 (Devon Expressway) can be joined 2.5 miles distant linking to Plymouth, Exeter and the M5 motorway. Newton Abbot is around 6 miles distant to the south. Exeter is approximately 12 miles to the north east.
Rail – Newton Abbot railway station is around 7.5 miles to the south-east, providing mainline services to Exeter, Plymouth, Penzance and London Paddington. Newton Abbot also connects to the Riviera Line, with good local services to Torquay, Paignton and wider parts of South Devon.
Air – Exeter Airport is approximately 17 miles to the north-east, via the A38 and M5. It offers both domestic and international flights, with a wide range of scheduled and chartered flights to European and UK destinations. For international travel, Bristol International Airport is about 75 miles to the north-west via the M5 motorway.
SITE
The site comprises a hardstanding/concreted yard area and a range of agricultural buildings, along with an area of pasture to the west. It extends, in total, to approximately 0.19-hectares (0.48 acres) . In addition to the 2no. Barns with Class Q Prior Approval, there are 3no. other agricultural buildings as follows:
- 3-bay concrete framed open fronted building (proposed for removal to provide parking area to serve conversions.
- 3-bay covered yard of part timber and part block and timber space-boarded elevations, beneath a mono-pitched GI roof.
- 4-bay open-fronted livestock shed of part timber and part block and timber-space boarded elevations, beneath a mono-pitched GI roof.
The site is bounded by residential dwellings to the north and south, and agricultural land to the east and west.
The site has access via a shared private no-through roadway, which leads circa 170m from the nearest adopted single-track public highway to the east , which is in turn accessed from the B3344.
The site that is being offered for sale is shown outlined red on the site plan overleaf. It is shown for identification purposes only and is not to be relied upon. A further parcel of agricultural/amenity land is available separately, a short distance away to the east (7.91 acres).
CLASS Q PRIOR APPROVAL
Teignbridge District Council (TDC) granted Class Q Prior Approval (PA) (application number: 25/01186/NPA) dated 5th September 2025. This is for the change of use of two of the farm buildings from agricultural use to 2no. residential dwellings (both open market).
PROPOSED BARN CONVERSIONS
The proposed barns for conversion (once converted) will comprise 2no. dwellings.
The approved scheme includes:
- Unit 1: 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom detached house approximately 76.9-sq.m. (850sq. ft)
- Unit 2: 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom detached house approximately 110.7-sq.m. (1,184sq. ft)
SECTION 106 AGREEMENT
We understand the threshold for Section 106 Agreement contributions has not been met by the Class Q planning application; therefore, there will not be any contributions.
COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE LEVY
We understand that the Proposed Barn Conversions would not produce any new chargeable floorspace. Therefore, there will not be any Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) due. This has been confirmed by TDC in the decision notice, which is contained within the information pack.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Teignbridge District Council, Forde House, Brunel Road, Newton Abbot TQ12 4XX
T: (01626) 361101 W: Teignbridge District Council
TENURE AND POSSESSION
The seller owns the freehold (title absolute) of the site being offered for sale. It is registered with the Land Registry under title number: DN133699.
OVERAGE
Our clients preference is for an overage provision to be contained within the sale contract, relating to the balance of the yards and buildings that do not currently have planning approval for change of use. The details of the proposed overage is contained within the information pack.
METHOD OF SALE
We are offering the freehold for sale by private treaty, with vacant possession on completion.
GUIDE PRICE
The guide price is in the region of £250,000 - £300,000. Offers are invited on an unconditional basis.
VALUE ADDED TAX
The seller will not opt to tax; therefore, VAT will not be payable in addition to the purchase price. All interested parties should make their own enquiries with HMRC.
RIGHTS OF WAY, WAYLEAVES AND EASEMENTS
The sale is subject to all rights of support, public and private rights of way, water, light, drainage and other easements, quasi-easements, all or any other like rights, whether mentioned in these particulars or not.
VIEWINGS
All viewings are strictly by appointment.
SERVICES
All mains services are available near or on the site; however there is no mains gas. The new development will be serviced by an on-site package treatment plant for foul drainage.
All interested parties should make their own enquiries with the Statutory Utility Providers.
DIRECTIONS
Sat Nav: TQ13 9PL
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The information pack is available, via the link set out below:-
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/w3p0v9aoztzm150wcf3ju/AKE-CI510T7rCk6H12Ax7Lg?rlkey=w3j0p1ehdiuoljhujr6r4q2pl&st=74y7svum&dl=0
Mobile Coverage: Ofcom states available via EE, O2, THREE and VODAFONE. For an indication of specific speeds and supply or coverage in the area we recommend contacting your own provider.
Flooding: The land is considered to have a very low annual chance of flooding, with no significant risk from groundwater or reservoirs. Detailed flood risk data and associated maps are available via the Gov.uk flood risk service.
Mineral Rights: The mineral rights are understood to be excluded from the title, as they are owned by Sibelco.
Rights of Way, Easements, Wayleaves, etc: The property is offered for sale subject to and with the benefit of all matters contained in or referred to in the property charges register of the registered title, together with all public and private rights of way, wayleaves, easements and other rights of way whether these are specifically referred to or not.
PLANNING
Our Planning department will be delighted to provide prospective buyers with planning advice on the reserved matters application. The department’s telephone number is: (01823) 334466 and its email address is: [email protected]
NEW HOMES
Our New Homes department will be delighted to provide prospective buyers with its opinion of the likely Gross Development Value of the proposed new home and advice on marketing the property. The department’s telephone number is: (01823) 334466 and its email address is: [email protected]
HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY
Our Health and Safety policy requires all interested parties undertaking viewings of this site to be accompanied by a member of our staff. They must wear their own Personal Protection Equipment (PPE). If interested parties do not adhere to our policy and view the site unaccompanied or without PPE then they do so at their own risk and we/the seller cannot be held liable for any personal injury or associated claim for compensation.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Greenslade Taylor Hunt, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:-
1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.
2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Greenslade Taylor Hunt has not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.
3. We have not made any investigations into the existence or otherwise of any issues concerning pollution of land, air or water contamination and the purchaser is responsible for making his own enquiries in this regard.
4. No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by any intending purchasers inspecting properties that have been sold, let or withdrawn.
v.4.1 - Ref. TAL250082 date produced 10/10/2025
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