£700,000

Land for sale
Norwell, Newark NG23

    Freehold
    Added on 24/04/2026

    About this property

    • Former farmyard with a range of agricultural buildings which have the benefit of planning consent granted for a comprehensive scheme of redevelopment.

    • Consent granted for change of use to residential, the erection of 5 dwellings

    • Site splendidly situated with open countryside views to the front and rear

    • Extends in total to approximately 1.60 acres (0.65 of a hectare)

    • Access directly off Carlton Lane

    • Located approximately 0.60 of a mile from the sought after rural village of Norwell and approximately 9.0 miles north of the market town of Newark

    • Guide Price for Lot 2 – Offers in excess of £700,000

    An exciting opportunity to purchase a former farmyard with a range of agricultural buildings which have the benefit of planning consent granted for a comprehensive scheme of redevelopment. The opportunity comprises of change of use to residential and the erection of five dwellings and associated gardens.

    The site is splendidly situated with open countryside views to the front and rear and extends in total to approximately 1.60 acres (0.65 of a hectare). It has the benefit of an independent access point off Carlton Lane and is located approximately 0.60 of a mile from the sought after rural village of Norwell and approximately 9.0 miles north of the market town of Newark.

    Location

    The property is located 0.60 of a mile northeast of the rural village of Norwell which benefits from a public house, village shop, church and primary school. The site enjoys a private rural location and 9 miles to the northeast is the minister town of Southwell with its excellent schools and general amenities. It is also within easy reach of a range of recreational centres including Newark (11 miles), Nottingham (24 miles), and Leicester (46 miles). Nearby the A1 (2 miles) and Newark Northgate Station (9 miles) provide rapid access to a range of national centres with excellent train links to London (1 hour 14 minutes) and to Leeds and York.

    Lot 2

    Guide Price for Lot 2 – Offers in excess of £700,000

    As shown edged blue on the sale plan and extending to approximately 1.60 acres. The Farmyard, was granted planning consent under application number 25/00107/ful and the consented proposal relates to the comprehensive redevelopment of the farmyard at Willoughby Farm which involves a number of developments to provide a total built footprint of 1,021.60 m2 (10,996 ft2) as follows:
    •Change of Use of farmyard to residential
    •Demolition of the modern farm buildings
    •Complete redevelopment of the farmyard
    •Erection of five dwellings and associated gardens and the erection of a detached garage relating to plot 5.
    •Undertaking of associated infrastructure (including communal courtyard and widening of the existing access to Carlton Lane)
    •Siting of community ground mounted Photovoltaic Panels to act as a community scheme for the site; and
    •Requisite Biodiversity Net Gain Measures on the edge of the site.

    Plot 1 - 4 bed - 238.60 m2 gia
    Plot 2 - 4 bed - 364.50 m2 gia
    Plot 3 - 4 bed - 290.00 m2 gia
    Plot 4 - 4 bed - 346.00 m2 gia
    Plot 5 - 3 bed plus garage - 184.60 m2 gia

    Design Concept For Lot 2

    In terms of design concept, the scheme is based on a faux farmyard consisting of traditional barns and a modern Dutch barn which all have the appearance of having been “converted”

    PlotDesign Principle
    1 - ‘L’ shaped traditional brick and pantile building range with attached garage
    2 - Modern Dutch barn with lean-to and integral garage

    3 - Traditional brick and pantile threshing barn with integral garage
    4 - Traditional brick and pantile farm building with cowshed including an integral garage
    5 - Traditional brick and pantile farm cottage with detached double garage

    Title & Tenure

    The property is sold freehold with vacant possession granted upon completion.

    Directions

    The site if found when travelling from Norwell Village by turning northeast, signed Carlton on Trent where the site is located after approximately 1⁄2 of a mile on the right-hand side of the lane. When travelling from Carlton on Trent crossover the A1 signposted Ossington after approximately 1⁄4 of a mile, turn left, (south), signposted Norwell, after approximately 1 1⁄2 miles the plot may be found on the left-hand side. The entrance gateway to the site is indicated by a Whittaker and Biggs ‘For Sale’ sign.

    Viewings

    We ask that all viewings of the property are made via private appointment with the selling agent, by calling the office on telephone number or emailing

    Services

    The site is connected to a three phase mains supply of electricity, mains water and new private drainage system to be installed as part of the development.

    Buyers are advised to make their own enquiries as to the cost and availability of connecting services before making an offer.

    Access

    Independent access off Carlton Lane.

    Town And Country Planning Act

    The property not withstanding any description contained in these particulars, is sold subject to any development plan, tree preservation order, town planning scheme or agreement, resolution or notice.

    Planning References

    Local Planning Authority - Newark & Sherwood District Council
    Lot 2 – 25/00107/ful

    Community Infrastructure Levy (Cil)

    To be confirmed by the Local Authority.

    Easements, Wayleaves And Rights Of Way

    The land is sold subject to and with the benefit of all public and private rights of way, lights, drainage, cable, pylons or other easements, restrictions or obligations whether or not the same are described in these particulars of sale.

    Sale Plan And Particulars

    The sale plan is based on the Ordnance Survey sheet. Prospective purchasers should check the contract documents. The purchasers shall raise no objection or query in respect of any variation between the physical boundaries and the Ordnance Survey sheet plan. The plans are strictly for identification purposes only.

    Money Laundering Legislation

    In line with UK anti money laundering legislation, we are legally required to carry out checks on all purchasers. While the Rostons Group remains responsible for ensuring these checks and any ongoing monitoring are completed correctly, the initial anti money laundering checks are carried out on our behalf by Movebutler. Once you have had an offer accepted on a property you wish to buy, you will receive an email from Movebutler containing a secure link to complete the required checks. The cost of these checks is £30 (incl. VAT) per buyer. This fee covers the cost of obtaining the necessary data, along with any manual checks or monitoring that may be required. Payment is made directly to Movebutler and must be completed before we can issue a memorandum of sale. Please note that this fee is non refundable.

    Selling Agents

    Whittaker and Biggs
    47-49 Derby Street
    Leek
    ST13 6HU
    Tel: Email:

    Local Council

    Newark & Sherwood District Council
    Castle House
    Great North Road
    Newark-on-Trent
    NG24 1BY
    Tel:

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      Freehold

    • Council tax band

      Undeveloped Farmyard

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