Summary - Topps Woodland Lot 2, Topps, Denny, FK6 FK6 5JF
1 bed 1 bath Land
34.75 acres with planning consent for 12 huts — ideal for an experienced rural developer.
- Approximately 34.75 acres (14.06 ha) of mixed broadleaf woodland
- Planning permission (Jul 2023) for 12 recreational huts and associated works
- Direct access from the B818; well fenced and secured in places
- Subject to three carbon sequestration contracts transferring to buyer
- 10-year clawback clause at 50% uplift on certain value increases
- Servitudes/lease to Earlsburn Wind Energy on part of site until 5 Mar 2036
- Only ~11 years remaining affecting mortgage availability for buyers
- Very slow broadband; area classed as very deprived (marketability impact)
A rare, large block of woodland extending to approximately 34.75 acres with planning permission (P/23/0108/FUL, July 2023) for a recreational hut site of 12 huts, access, car parking and paths. The site has direct access from the B818 and strong mobile signal, offering immediate development potential for a small leisure scheme or recreational diversification subject to consents.
Important legal and financial encumbrances affect value and onward saleability. The sale is subject to three long carbon sequestration contracts (central Scotland Forest Trust, Forest Carbon Ltd, The Green Insurance Company) that transfer to the purchaser and expire in 2109–2110. A 10-year clawback clause (50% uplift) applies to non-agricultural/non-arboricultural value increases (excluding the existing planning permission and current oversail/renewable agreements) and will be secured by standard security. There is an ongoing lease/servitude arrangement for pipes and for Earlsburn Wind Energy limited affecting the passing area until 5 March 2036.
Practical considerations likely to affect buyers: only about 11 years remain on the tenant/lease arrangement covering part of the property — many mortgage lenders will refuse lending on such short lease terms. Broadband speeds are reported as very slow and the wider area is classified as very deprived; purchasers should consider these marketability constraints for holiday-let or residential hut sales. A 10% non-refundable deposit will be required on conclusion of missives.
This lot will suit a buyer experienced in rural diversification, forestry investment or leisure development, who can work around long-term carbon obligations, servitudes and the clawback provision. All interested parties should carry out full due diligence, confirm planning/building consents, and obtain specialist legal and lending advice before offering.
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