Class Q permitted development for two dwellings with further development opportunity
OVERVIEW
Churchill Farm Buildings offer an exceptional development opportunity with Class Q permitted development for two detached residential dwellings. The property also comprises a range of additional farm buildings with adjoining land, in all extending to approximately 1.50 acres (0.61 ha).
SITUATION
Churchill Farm Buildings are situated within the desirable village of Castlemorton, close to Malvern, in the county of Worcestershire.
The cathedral city of Worcester is located approximately 15 miles away and offers a comprehensive range of shopping, recreational, and sporting facilities. Both Malvern and Worcester offer mainline railway services direct to Birmingham and London. Access to Junction 2 of the M50 is approximately 5 miles away, with links to the wider motorway network.
CLASS Q PERMITTED DEVELOPMENT
Prior approval was granted on 27th March 2025 for a change of use of two of the agricultural buildings into two detached dwellings under the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended). The prior approval is for a dwelling extending to approximately 146.7 sq. m. and a second dwelling extending to approximately 139.5 sq. m.
More details can be found on the Malvern Hills District Council website under reference M/25/00207/GPDQ.
ADDITIONAL BUILDINGS
The site also comprises 4 additional buildings extending to over 4,000 sq. ft. providing an opportunity for further development.
The buildings comprise:
3 – Concrete frame barn with lean-to (Approx. 18m x 14m)
4 – Steel portal frame barn (Approx. 13m x 6m)
5 – Former garage and workshop (Approx. 9m x 5m)
6 – Traditional red brick open-fronted building (Approx. 8m x 20m)
ACCESS
The property benefits from its own access directly off Church Road.
SERVICES
There are no services connected. It is understood that services are available within the vicinity.
UPLIFT CLAUSE
The property is to be sold with an Uplift Clause reserving the vendor a 40% share of any uplift in value attributable to a development for anything other than agricultural uses for a period of 30 years from the completion of the sale. “Development” shall include any scheme that would require planning consent, be carried out under Permitted Development rights or would be a Change of Use. Further details are available from the selling agent.
TENURE
The property is offered Freehold with Vacant Possession upon completion.
FIXTURES AND FITTINGS
Any fixtures or fittings not mentioned in these particulars are excluded from the sale.
BOUNDARIES
The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of the boundaries and neither the Vendors nor the Agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or ownership thereof. The purchaser will be required to take on the liability for the boundaries as per the Title deeds.
BOUNDARY LIABILITY
There is an obligation on the vendor or its successors in title to erect a 2-metre-high brick wall or equivalent subject to obtaining planning consents or other necessary consents along the eastern boundary of the property upon commencement of any development (on the property) in pursuance of the grant of a relevant planning permission.
RIGHTS OF WAY, WAYLEAVES AND EASEMENTS
The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of rights, including rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and electricity and other rights and obligations, easements, quasi easements and restrictive covenants and all existing and proposed wayleaves or masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains and water, gas or other pipes, whether referred to in the general remarks and stipulations or particulars of sale or not and to the provision of any planning scheme of County or Local Authority. The vendor is not aware of any public rights of way crossing the land.
PLANNING
Potential purchasers are invited to make their own investigations with the Local Planning Authority, Malvern Hills District Council – https://www.malvernhills.gov.uk/ or 01684 862221.
VIEWINGS
Viewings are strictly by appointment only. Please contact Carver Knowles to arrange a viewing on 01684 853400.
Please note that neither the vendor nor Carver Knowles can take responsibility for any loss or injury caused whilst carrying out a site visit.
METHOD OF SALE
Churchill Farm Buildings is offered for sale by Private Treaty. The property will be marketed for at least 4 weeks. Prospective purchasers are advised to register their interest with the agent so that they can be sent details of the process for submission of offers and any timescales.
ANTI MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS
Interested parties will be required to provide photographic ID and proof of address for Anti Money Laundering checks prior to instructing solicitors. Proof of funds will also be required.
VENDOR’S SOLICITOR
Legal Services, Worcestershire County Council, County Hall, Spetchley Road, Worcester, WR5 2NP.
