Bunts Lane, Seaton

Overview

Positioned in a superb, elevated setting overlooking the coastal town of Seaton in East Devon and offering estuary and coastal views, this development site for two homes extends to c. 0.26ha / 0.64 acres. Reserved matters planning approval ref. 15/1949/RES has been attained (and commenced) for the construction of a new detached dwelling on the western side of the site - the approved new three bedroom detached property has a gross internal floor area extending to c. 171sqm (1841sqft).

On the eastern side of the site, detailed planning application ref. 23/2222/FUL has been approved for the construction of a large four bedroom chalet style detached house with a gross internal floor area extending to c. 204sqm (2200sqft). Both dwellings are proposed to be accessed via a private driveway off Marlpit Lane.

Location

Located between the ancient harbour of Axmouth and the white cliffs of Beer, Seaton is a popular, bustling coastal town situated on the Jurassic Coast and Dorset and East Devon Coast World Heritage Site, within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The renowned mile-long pebble beach with esplanade opens onto the waters of Lyme Bay. The renowned Colyton Grammar School, one of the England's top state schools is located about 2 miles from the plot.

The county town of Exeter, with its international airport and direct access to the M5 motorway and A38 Devon Expressway, is some twenty miles to the west, and a mainline rail link to London Waterloo at Axminster is approximately seven miles distance. There are also regular bus services from Seaton to Exeter.

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Planning Status

East Devon District Council granted outline planning approval (ref. 12/0966/OUT for the construction of a dwelling on 10th September 2012. Subsequently, reserved matters approval (ref. 15/1949/RES) was granted on 3rd November 2015.

The Agents have on file a letter from East Devon dated 27th October 2017, confirming that all pre-commencement conditions associated with the above planning approvals have been discharged, and a material start had been made on the site – as such they confirm the development has been commenced.

A further detailed planning application (ref. 23/2222/FUL) was approved on 8th February 2024 granting permission for a “Proposed new dwelling and associated access, drainage and landscaping works”

A comprehensive planning / technical information pack can be supplied electronically to interested parties on request.

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Floor Plans & Elevations

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Eastern plot floor plans and elevations

Western plot floor plans and elevations

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