—- Development Site
Barns at Newton Lane, Devon
Guide price: £450,000
Overview
Extending to some 17,000 sq ft, amid a plot approaching 2½ acres, the barns are principally constructed with steel frame being set in a stepped yard with direct access of the parish lane.
Planning permission has been granted by Mid Devon District Council under Application Number: 23/00264 for the erection of three new build detached two storey houses (2 x four bedrooms and 1 x three bedrooms), following the demolition of the agricultural buildings.
It should also be noted that following a reform of permitted development rights in May 2024 which increased the maximum number of dwellings within a former agricultural unit from 5 to 10 (Clarkson’s Law) there may be potential for retaining and converting the existing buildings, subject to the normal planning process.
Services
Mains water and electricity are on site or close by.
Method of sale
The property will be offered for sale by Private Treaty.
Tenure and Possession
The Development site at Lower Newton Farm is available freehold and with vacant possession upon completion.
Plans of the Property
The plan is based on ordnance survey extracts, and the areas are not guaranteed, and purchasers must satisfy themselves as to their accuracy.
Local Authority
Mid Devon District Council, Phoenix House, Phoenix Lane, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PP
Easements, Wayleaves, Rights of Way
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 rights of way, wayleaves, easements, and other rights of way, which cross the property.
Boundaries
Any purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and neither vendor nor the vendor’s agents will be responsible for defining boundaries or the ownership thereof. Should any dispute arise as to the boundaries or any points on the particulars or plans or the interpretation of them, the question shall be referred to the vendor’s agents whose decision acting as the experts shall be final.
Viewing
Strictly by appointment with the selling agents Kivells at Exeter
Contact
Agent | Simon Alford
Kivells Exeter
The Matford Centre, Marsh Barton, Exeter
Location
Lower Newton Farm Buildings occupy a delightful, rural setting alongside a handful of houses amid pretty Mid Devon countryside, 1½ miles west of the village of Zeal Monachorum and around 3 miles from both North Tawton and Bow which provide ranges of local amenities. A more comprehensive range of services can be found in Crediton, some 10 miles east of the farm with both the A377 and A3072 within 3½ miles. The main A30 dual carriage way is 10 miles to the south at Whiddon Down.
Directions
What Three Words: crate.taller.prefect
Post Code: EX17 6LH
Site Plan

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Planning Status
Planning permission has been granted for the Erection of 4 dwellings following demolition of agricultural buildings, utilising the Class Q fallback position (21/02209/PNCOU)
Local Authority: Mid Devon District Council
Planning application reference: 23/00264/FULL
Floor Plans & Elevations

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Services
Water: Available
Electric: Available
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