GREAT SMEATON SALE COMPLETION
Background
Agricultural land outside of the local plan and without any formal planning designation, edge of settlement local (open countryside).
Our landowner had thought it might get potential, but had been advised by their agent and architect that the potential was long term, if ever.
planning
Our application which was initially resisted by the Local Planning Authority on Landscape and Character grounds.
Richard Roberts countered with a full suite of documents utilising the LPA’s own evidence, as well as putting forward mitigating measures which eventually garnered officer support.
SALE
The landowner and Richard Roberts appointed two agents to act on our behalf, running an 8-week tender process culminating in sealed bids.
Richard Roberts provided a full suite of search results, legal pack and technical information to enable a quick and effective sale.
Richard Roberts secured a retained right of access and services connection to enable future development on our landowner’s retained land.
timeframe
From agreement of promotion terms to ‘money in the bank’ for our landowner - 12 months
From exchange of promotion agreement to submission of planning - 2 weeks
From agreement of sale to completion - 8 weeks
