Land for sale

Allison Lane, Lissett, Driffield YO25

A rare opportunity to buy approximately 52 acres of land in small sized lots of land considered suitable for arable and grazing purposes but having environmental and Biodiversity Net Gain (bng) conversion potential to help offset the future bng requirements of non-agricultural development sites in the East Riding of Yorkshire Planning area.

With approximately 14.3 acres of Permanent Grass and 38 acres of arable cropping straddling the B1242 road between Lissett and Ulrome just off the A165 this land is in two different ownerships and is available in seven individual Lots.

Guide prices Lot 1 £188,000, Lot 2 £74,000, Lot 3 £67,000, Lot 4 £25,000, Lot 5 £25,500, Lot 6 £47,000, Lot 7 £25,000

method of sale This property is offered for sale on behalf of two separate Owners in seven individual Lots by Informal Tender, the closing date for which is 12 noon on Friday 30 August 2024. Exchange of contracts will be on or before 4 October 2024 with completion of contract on or before 18 October 2024.
Please obtain the tender pack directly from the agent


General remarks Farm road/track ownerships, access rights and maintenance liabilities will be allocated by the selling agent based upon how the Lots are to be allocated amongst buyers.

Property description and rights of way The property comprises land situated on both sides of the B1242 close to its junction with the A165 at the Lissett junction where it turns off to Hornsea and Skipsea. This is a sale of bare land only.

The land belongs to two separate owners and bids can only be made for the Lots individually.

If Lots 2 and 3 are not bought by the same buyer the selling agent will arrange that the access A/B over Lot 2 will become the ownership of Lot 3 with a joint right of way at the public road end for the buyer of Lot 2.

Buyers will also be able to bid to buy Lots 4,5 and 6 together as they run on from each other. If bought separately pedestrian and agricultural vehicle rights of way will be reserved over Lot 4 for Lots 5 and 6 and over Lot 5 for Lot 6.

Land classification/soil type The land is classified as predominantly Grade 3 being in the Landis Soilscape 18 range of soils defined as "slowly permeable seasonally wet slightly acid but base rich loamy and clayey soils suitable for grassland arable and some woodland.

Easements/wayleaves There are electricity cables crossing overhead diagonally across Lot 7 with no posts in the field and there are house cable connections crossing overhead at the entrance to Lot 4.

Cropping From the above Table you will see that Lot 1 has been split between Arable and Permanent Grass. Due to illness no crops have been grown for the 2024 harvest.

Stewardship No sfi or Stewardship Schemes in place.

The land lends itself for sfi and Stewardship application and is considered ideal for developers wishing to buy land to convert for environmental purposes to set against future bng requirements in respect of planning applications in the East Riding of Yorkshire Planning area.

Sporting rights/minerals The land will be sold to include all such rights currently belonging to the Vendor.

Entitlements to basic payment scheme None.

Buildings and development potential There is a dilapidated cottage on Lot 3 which has been fenced off and no access is permitted into the cottage as it is in poor condition and considered dangerous.

Lot 3
A 50% Development Clawback Clause over a 50 year period will be reserved by the Vendor.

Lot 4
A 50% Development Clawback Clause over a 50 year period will be reserved by the Vendor.

Contamination The Vendor is not aware of the land having been filled with any contaminated matter referred to in the Environmental Protection Act 1990. The Vendor does not give any guarantee or guarantees in this respect and advises the Purchaser(s) to make such enquiries and investigations which may be necessary to satisfy themselves that none of this land is so filled.

There is a small pallet of asbestos in Lot 3 which will be the responsibility of the Buyer to deal with at its own cost and we are unable to confirm what is in the dilapidated cottage.

The buyer of Lot 3 will also be required to dispose of the hedge cuttings and rotted bales in Lot 3.

Tenure & possession The land is for sale freehold with vacant possession available on completion.

Plans, areas & condition The plans and the areas stated are for guidance only and are subject to verification with the registered Title. All prospective purchasers are deemed to have inspected the property and satisfied themselves as to the condition of all Lots prior to submitting their bids.

VAT In the event that the sale of the property or any part of it or any right attached to it is or becomes chargeable to VAT such tax will be payable in addition to the purchase price.

Holdover/pre-entry Should early entry be required it will be granted on the dates that contracts are exchanged on payment of a double deposit (20% of the purchase price).

Directions 6 miles south from Bridlington on the A165 take the turning signposted to Ulrome, Skipsea and Hornsea. Lot 7 is on the corner and the entrances to the other Lots are within the first 200 metres along the B1242.