Summary - PEAR TREE FARM SOWGATE LANE PONTEFRACT WF8 2TA
1 bed 1 bath Farm Land
Large freehold parcel with agricultural potential and future development interest.
Freehold arable block of approx. 4.61 acres with direct Sowgate Lane access|Grade 2 soils (Aberford Association) suitable for cereals and some root crops|Registered on Rural Payments Agency register; historic BPS entitlements noted|Located on urban fringe near M62/A1(M) corridor; close to housing to the northwest|Currently Green Belt; any development requires planning consent|Two overage/clawback provisions: 12% each on future uplift, long durations|Overhead power lines cross the land; wayleave in place with Northern Powergrid|Within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone; adjacent to sewage works and transport corridor
This freehold block of arable land of approximately 4.61 acres sits on the urban fringe of Pontefract with direct access from Sowgate Lane. The soils are high-quality Grade 2 (Aberford Association), suitable for cereals and some root crops, and the parcel is registered on the Rural Payments Agency Rural Land Register with historic Basic Payment entitlements.
The site may appeal to agricultural users, equine owners or buyers assessing future development potential due to its edge-of-town location and proximity to the M62/A1(M) corridor. Any change of use or built development would require planning consent: the land is currently designated Green Belt under the Wakefield Local Plan (2036), although recent housing exists nearby.
Buyers should note material legal and site conditions. The land lies within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone and is crossed by overhead power lines with an existing wayleave. There are two separate development overage/clawback provisions totaling 12% each on any uplifted value (one in favour of a prior owner for 20 years from 2021, and a vendor overage for 15 years from completion).
Practical advantages include vacant possession on completion and the option for early entry subject to contract and a double (20%) deposit. Broadband and mobile services are limited locally, and the site borders transport infrastructure and a nearby sewage works, which should be considered in environmental and planning appraisals.
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