RAF ST EVALNEWQUAY | CORNWALL | PL27 7UD

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FOR SALERESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY, SUBJECT TO PLANNING

n Site area approximately 25.86 hectares (63.9 acres)

n Potential for residential scheme, subject to planning

n Subject to an Adopted Development Brief that comprises 100 dwellings, subject to planning

n Located approximately 12km (8 miles) north of Newquay, and 4km (2.5 miles) north of Newquay airport.

n Close proximity to picturesque villages and beaches of the north Cornish coast.

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LOCATIONThe site is located immediately adjacent to the village of St Eval, approximately 12km (5 miles) north of Newquay in north Cornwall. The property is approximately 8km (3.1 miles) to the west of the A39, leading to the A30 which provides access to southern Cornwall, Devon and on to Exeter and the M5 motorway, and to Bodmin from which mainline rail can be accessed at Bodmin Parkway.

The property is located immediately adjacent and to the west of the village of St. Eval, which consists of former service accommodation. To the west of the property lie the now disused runways associated with the property’s past use by the RAF. The property is surrounded by open countryside, and the picturesque coastline and attractive villages of the popular north Cornish coast lie only a few miles to the west.

The government has recently (August 2011) approved the creation of an Enterprise Zone at Newquay Airport, approximately 4km (2.5 miles) south of the property, to encourage the growth of businesses in the aerospace industry. It is expected that this will catalyse the creation of a significant number of high value research and development jobs due to a mix of business rate discounts, simplified planning procedures and superfast broadband links.

DESCRIPTIONThe site is irregular in shape, with an area of approximately 25.86 hectares (63.9 acres). The site is divided into three sections with the majority of the land for sale being to the west of the road running through the village and comprising tarmacadamed estate roads, hard standing, tennis courts, open grassed areas, and various buildings sited on Orion Drive, one of which is subject to a lease and contains the village shop and post office. To the east of the village road is a selection of buildings including the former community centre, pavilion and nursery school, and approximately 4.5 ha (11 acres) of open space.

The property is part of the former RAF St Eval stra tegic airbase created in 1938–9 on the site of the village of St Eval (which was completely demolished) as a result of the RAF’s expansion plans immediately prior to WWII.

The network of runways to the west of the subject property remains in MOD ownership although they are no longer operational, and this area is now used by MoD/Babcock to host communications equipment.

SERVICESNo surveys into the condition, availability and capacity of services have been undertaken. Prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries regarding the size and capacity of services from the various statutory authority undertakers.

The eventual purchaser will be responsible for separating the electrical supply currently serving the communications equipment on the adjoining MOD property, and also for providing adequate supply infrastructure to serve the new development on the subject site.

PLANNINGThe Ministry of Defence (MOD) is disposing of part of the site of RAF St Eval. A total of 25.86 ha (63.9 acres) of land, buildings and community centre are to be sold.

The enclosed Development Brief has been prepared by the MOD in conjunction with the local community at St Eval (and with assistance from Cornwall Council) to guide the future use of the disposal site. The Brief was formally adopted by Cornwall Council as a material consideration for development management purposes on 6 December 2011.

The extent of land that is being disposed of by the MOD at St Eval has reduced from that shown in the Development Brief. However, the areas of the site that have the most potential for redevelopment are still included within the parcel of land to be sold.

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When the MOD announced its intention to sell an area of buildings and land at St Eval it started work with the local community to agree a future development solution for the site to ensure the continued provision of the local community facilities located there.

Additional residential development, comprising approximately 100 dwellings, plus local employment opportunities are proposed which will help to create a more self-contained and sustainable settlement; and in turn support the continuation of the community facilities.

The community facilities that were originally housed in buildings to the east of the main road that runs through St Eval have now been relocated to the former Child Development Centre which is part of the cluster of buildings known as the ‘American buildings’ on the opposite side of the main road. This frees up the land to the east of the main road for redevelopment as set out in the Development Brief. It is proposed that the old Post Office and community facility buildings are demolished and that the land (comprising approximately 2.31 hectares) be redeveloped for approximately 60 dwellings.

The group of rendered buildings known as the ‘American buildings’ to the west of the main road consists of a church and sports hall in addition to the former Child Development Centre now housing the community facilities. It is proposed that the remaining buildings of this cluster should be used for commercial/employment uses.

It is considered that the American buildings are worthy of retention due to their structural condition and appearance. Their general re-use is considered the most sustainable option and provides an ongoing opportunity for community facilities and potential small-scale employment uses.

The open area to the south of the American buildings is considered suitable for additional residential accommodation of approximately 40 dwellings. This area extends to approximately 3 hectares. The area of land to the west of the American buildings is not identified at this stage for redevelopment.

The site has a limited planning history. Planning permission for the change of use of the former Child Development Centre to a shop/community centre was granted in November 2011. No other extant planning consents exist for the site.

St Eval was selected by the Government as one of the Neighbourhood Planning Front Runners to trial new community planning powers; and work on a St Eval Neighbourhood Development Order (NDO) is in the early stages of preparation. The production of the Development Brief was part of the preparatory work for the NDO in addition to being a material consideration in the determination of planning applications on the site. The contact for queries on the NDO is Barbara Hough the Development Order Steering Committee Secretary. She can be contacted on telephone number (01841) 540962 or via e-mail at bd.hough@btinternet.com

Since the preparation of the Development Brief the Cornwall Core Strategy Preferred Approach document was published for consultation by the Council in January 2012. It is anticipated that a final submission version of a new Local Plan for Cornwall will be considered by the Council at the end of September 2012 with submission to the Government likely to take place in early 2013. St Eval is recognised as one of the foci for development within the Wadebridge and Padstow Community Network Area.

The contact at Cornwall Council for planning queries is Patrick James and his contact details are as follows:

Patrick James Principal Development Officer General Development Management Team Planning and Regeneration Service Cornwall Council Rm 13 Barn Lane, Bodmin, PL31 1LZ

E-mail: Patrick.James@cornwall.gov.uk Telephone: 01208 265704

The proposals at St Eval have been prepared with the backing of the local community with the aim of sustaining the existing facilities on site. The initiative fits with the Government’s ‘localism’ agenda confirmed by the publication of the National Planning Policy Framework in March 2012 which supports sustainable development and promotes the retention and development of local services and community facilities in villages.

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TENUREThe property is available for sale on a freehold basis. There are existing tenancies on several buildings, detailed below:

1. Lease dated 22 Nov 2011 between the Secretary of State for Defence and St Eval PreSchool Group Committee. The lease end date is 31 August 2014, the passing rent is £600 per annum and we understand that the lease is outside the security of tenure provisions of the 1954 Landlord and Tenant Act.

2. Lease dated 16 March 2012 between Secretary of State for Defence and St Eval Community Action Forum (SEACAF). The lease end date is 1 4 December 2014 and the passing rent is £1 per annum. We understand that the lease is outside the security of tenure provisions of the 1954 Landlord and Tenant Act.

3. The lease to SEACAF is subject to two underleases.

FURTHER INFORMATIONA phase 1 Land Quality Assessment has been completed and the results (along with other technical and legal information) are available on the Technical Pack CD. A Development Brief produced by DIO in conjunction with Cornwall Council detailing the current policy position for the site is also included on the CD, which will be made available on request. Title information and draft sales contract is to follow.

VIEWING DATESThe site can be viewed from the road and the surrounding land and therefore it is not proposed to hold formal viewing days. Interested parties should remember that several buildings are occupied under leases and therefore unavailable for viewing.

METHOD OF SALEThe site is to be sold by informal tender with unconditional offers invited for the site, with a clawback of 50% for a 20 year period, as per standard Defence Infrastructure Organisation disposal and clawback terms. Bidding parties must demonstrate that their legal advisers have examined the terms of the clawback, and confirm that their offer is compliant with the clawback terms.

The deadline for offers is 12 noon on Friday 18th January 2013. Offers for this property must be submitted using the bid proforma and the special DIO tender address label provided in the technical pack, and sent to Defence Infrastructure Organisation, Ministry of Defence, Commercial Office, Laffan House, Shoe Lane, Aldershot, Hants, GU11 2ER.

Offers that maximise the receipt to DIO will be considered, including the use of appropriately secured (by legal charge) deferred payments, with any deferment to be unconditional, save for the timing of payments.

Offers should specify the purchase price, timings associated with purchase, any deferred payment dates, any conditions or due diligence associated, confirmation of funding for the purchase, and confirmation of acceptance of the clawback provision.

The vendor reserves the right not to accept the highest or any of the offers received. Subject to contract. Particulars dated October 2012

DISCLAIMERGVA is the trading name of GVA Grimley Limited, conditions under which particulars are issued by GVA Grimley Limited for themselves, for any joint agents and for thevendors or lessors of this property whose agents they are, give notice that: (i) the particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intending purchases or lessors and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, an offer or contract. (ii) all descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and necessary permission for use and occupation, and other details, are given in good faith and are believed to be correct but any intending purchasers or tenants should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them. (iii) no person in the employment of GVA Grimley Limitedor any joint agents has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property. (iv) all rentals and prices are quoted exclusive of VAT.

CONTACTSFor further information, please contact:

James PetherickT: 0117 988 5331 E: james.petherick@gva.co.uk

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