Retail for sale - Land adj. A303, Lower Farm, Fosse Way, Podimore Roundabout, Podimore, Yeovil, BA22 8JG

<strong>Description</strong><br>The site comprises an approximate 10.97 acres (4.44 ha), mainly grassed site bounded by low level hedgerow. <br /> <br /> The site is on relatively flat land in a generally flat landscape punctuated by distinct but gently undulating topographic features typical of the area. The area is in a landscape that is predominantly agricultural, albeit heavily modified (main roads, large roundabout, recycling facility, nearby military airfield, etc.) without any statutory designations.<br /> <br /> It is envisaged that highway’s access would come in from the A37. The initial scheme drawn below shows the current proposed access location and a potential scheme design for a roadside and EV scheme. All uses will be considered on their merits and a scheme can be tailored to an ingoing occupiers / purchasers requirements.<br><br><strong>Traffic Count</strong><br>Department for Transport Daily Traffic Counts are provided below for the most recent year:-<br /> <br /> A303 (e) - 24,616<br /> A303 (w) - 37,940<br /> A372 - 6,102<br /> A37 - 8,102<br /> <br /> We would therefore assume c.38,000 daily vehicle movements through the Podimore roundabout and directly past the subject site.<br><br><strong>Planning</strong><br>The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), most recently revised 2023, sets out the Government’s national objectives and policies. Paragraph 11 of the NPPF sets out a presumption in favour of granting planning permission for sustainable development. Paragraph 8 sets out the three objectives to sustainable development. As follows, the proposed development clearly accords with each dimension of sustainable development: <br /> <br /> “An economic role – contributing to building a strong, responsive and competitive economy, by ensuring that sufficient land of the right type is available in the right places and at the right time to support growth and innovation; and by identifying and coordinating development requirements, including the provision of infrastructure”.<br /> <br /> “A social role – supporting strong, vibrant and healthy communities, by providing the supply of housing required to meet the needs of present and future generations; and by creating a high- quality built environment, with accessible local services that reflect the community’s needs and support its health, social and cultural well-being”.<br /> <br /> “An environmental role – contributing to protecting and enhancing our natural, built and historic environment; and, as part of this, helping to improve biodiversity, use natural resources prudently, minimise waste and pollution, and mitigate and adapt to climate change including moving to a low carbon economy”.<br /> <br /> The proposed development is clearly in line with the objectives of sustainable development and the NPPF supports the proposed plans. <br /> <br /> The South Somerset Local Plan was adopted in March 2015 and sets out policies and vision for the district until 2028. <br /> <br /> The Site itself has been in agricultural use for a significant period of time. The site also has very low ecological value at present. The Site is in Flood Zone 2.<br><br><strong>Tenure & Opportunity</strong><br>Expressions of interest are invited on both a freehold serviced site basis subject to planning and vacant possession. In addition to this offers are invited on a leasehold basis. If the latter we require details from each occupier in respect of their proposed use and timescales, along with site requirements including; site size, site location, building(s) size, Number of car parking spaces and whether the occupier would look to build the building(s) themselves or take a unit in a shell and core condition with capped services subject to AFL.<br><br><strong>EPC</strong><br>No buildings are present on site. The EPC’s will be assessed upon completion of the development.<br><br><strong>Anti-Money Laundering Regulations</strong><br>In accordance with Anti-Money Laundering Regulations, the preferred purchaser will be required to provide identification and proof of address, prior to exchange.<br><br><strong>Viewing</strong><br>For a formal viewing strictly by appointment with Savills.<br><br>