Summary - THE BUNGALOW, YORK ROAD, WETHERBY, BICKERTON LS22 5EW
1 bed 1 bath Residential Development
Large greenfield site with approved plans for 19 homes and early-start potential.
Detailed planning for 19 homes with Phase 1 implemented, enabling early start
Village shop included in approved layout; replacement would trigger overage
Section 106 completed (5 affordable units) plus CIL and defined financial contributions
Outstanding discharges for highways, access details and drainage remain to be resolved
Foul sewer crosses site — diversion and reconnection required before development
Significant protected trees on western boundary; tree protection constraints apply
Low-voltage overhead line likely needs undergrounding; service connections required
Vendor planning-cost reimbursement (£75,000) and 75% overage on certain consent changes
This is a large, well-located greenfield development site east of Wetherby with detailed planning permission for 19 dwellings and Phase 1 already implemented, allowing an early start to construction. The approved layout includes a village shop and only five affordable units, which supports a predominantly market-led scheme in an affluent, well-connected rural setting. The regular, level shape of the land and clear access opportunities off York Road and Turnpike Lane simplify site layout and servicing options.
Practical matters are mostly progressed: multiple planning conditions and reserved matters have been discharged (landscape, ecology, lighting, phasing, affordable housing and open space) and a Section 106 dated 20 May 2025 is in place specifying five affordable units and defined contributions. Mains supplies are available locally, and a drainage strategy has been prepared; however, foul sewer diversion, highway approvals and final drainage/highways discharges remain outstanding and will need to be resolved before full commencement.
Buyers should note material site constraints and obligations clearly. Significant protected trees run along the western boundary and within the site, and tree protection conditions apply. A foul sewer currently crosses the site and will require diversion and reconnection works. There is also a low-voltage overhead line likely needing undergrounding. Financial obligations include CIL at Zone 1 (circa £50/m² at 2020 rate), the S106 contributions, reimbursement of vendor planning costs (£75,000), and an overage clause (75% of any uplift from varied consent affecting the affordable provision or replacing the village shop).
This opportunity suits a developer or investor able to take on and complete the remaining technical discharges and infrastructure works and comfortable with the S106/legal and utility diversion requirements. With strong local market fundamentals, good commuter links to Leeds, York and the A1(M), and an implemented phase, the site offers near-term delivery potential once highways, access and drainage conditions are discharged.
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