Colden Common, Winchester

For Sale – Strategic residential development opportunity

Approximately 8.69 hectares (21.49 acres)

Description - We are instructed to invite offers for the Land at Church Lane, Colden Common.

Overall the land extends to 8.69 hectares (21.49 acres) of which 0.82 hectares (2.04 acres) has been allocated for development.

The land adjoins the village of Colden Common with road frontage onto Church Lane, a 30mph zone. The land is greenfield, level whilst gently sloping to the south and is currently permanent pasture. The land is bordered by mature hedgerows.

The land has good development potential and is outside of the South Downs National Park, with good access to the road network. It is adjacent to existing residential development.

Location - The Site is located within the village of Colden Common, approximately 4.3 miles south of Winchester city centre and within the administrative area of Winchester City Council (WCC). Colden Common lies on the edge of the South Downs National Park and has experienced steady residential growth in recent years, reflecting its strong commuter appeal and semi-rural character.
Church Lane leads to the B3335 (Highbridge Road) to the west, providing access to Highbridge and Eastleigh. The B3354 (Main Road) to the east provides access to Winchester and the M3 motorway (junction 11) to the north and Fair Oak to the south.
Eastleigh is located approximately 3.7 miles to the southwest and Southampton 9.0 miles to the south. Southampton airport lies approximately 5.6 miles to the southwest. Mainline railway services are available at Shawford station, circa 1.6 miles to the northwest, and Eastleigh station, approximately 4.0 miles to the southwest, both providing regular services to London Waterloo, Winchester and Southampton.

Southampton is located approximately 9.0 miles to the south, Eastleigh approximately 3.7 miles to the southwest, and Basingstoke approximately 19.9 miles to the north.

Southampton Airport lies approximately 5.6 miles to the southwest. Mainline railway services are available at Shawford station, circa 1.6 miles to the northwest, and Eastleigh station, approximately 4.0 miles to the southwest, both providing regular services to London Waterloo, Winchester, and Southampton.

Planning - Phase 1 land – This area is delineated edged in red on the aerial image and fronts onto Church Lane. It extends to approximately 0.82 hectares (2.04 acres) and has been allocated for development in the adopted Winchester City Council Local Plan 2020 – 2040. The site was promoted to WCC under SHELAA site reference CC15 and has been adopted as Policy CC4. The adopted plan acknowledges that the site is suitable for an indicative 10 dwellings.
Phase 2 land – This area is delineated edged in blue on the aerial image, lies immediately to the south of the Policy CC4 land and extends to approximately 7.87 hectares (19.45 acres). This area was promoted to the 2025 WCC SHELAA and Call for Sites under site reference CC15b. Whilst not allocated in the adopted plan, the Council will be required to demonstrate an ongoing five-year housing land supply with a 20% buffer, presenting an opportune moment to promote the site to the new 2026 – 2044 local plan.

Access - There is vehicular access direct to the property, from Church Lane, with road frontage onto a 30mph zone.

Method Of Sale - Phase 1 is being offered for sale by either an Unconditional or Conditional Contract.

In respect of Phase 2, offers are invited for a Conditional Contract, Promotion or Option, Agreement.
Offers for the property should, as a minimum, have reference to the following points:
•The type of agreement you are proposing and for which Phase
•The conditions attached to any offer
•Initial term and any extension period
•Premium on signing the Agreement
•Your development proposal
•Any planning costs, deductible costs and caps
•Exercise price and Minimum Price Calculation
•Contribution to professional fees
•Your solicitor’s details

Please note that our client is not bound to accept the highest tender or any tender during this process. No tenders linked to any other offer will be accepted.

Rights Of Way - There are no public rights of way crossing the land.

Servces - We understand that mains services are available in Church Lane.

Vat - At present no option to tax for VAT has been made but the Vendors reserve the right to do so.

Local Authority - Winchester City Council

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Directions - From Junction 11 of the M3 take the B3335 south, passing through the village of Twyford. Continue through Colden Common taking the second exit at the roundabout into Church Lane. Continue for about 0.5 miles and the land will be found on your left after the last dwelling, No. 85.

Viewings - By appointment with the selling agents only.

Contact - Alastair Wilson, BCM Wilson Hill
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