Rye Hill Road, Flimby, CA15 bedroom Land (Residential) for sale

About this property

TENURE
Freehold

INTRODUCTION
An exceptional opportunity to acquire a consented residential development site in the attractive coastal village of Flimby, West Cumbria. The site benefits from outline planning permission (Reference: OUT/2021/0026) for the construction of up to 59 dwellings, together with associated infrastructure, landscaping, drainage and access works. Reserved matters remain outstanding, allowing a developer flexibility to optimise the scheme design, layout and housing mix. Set within an established residential area and surrounded by mature landscape features, the site represents one of the few significant residential development opportunities currently available along the West Cumbrian coastline.

LOCATION
The site occupies a prominent position on the A596 (Station Road) at the southern edge of Flimby, close to the junction with Ryehill Road, as you leave the village towards Maryport. The location benefits from excellent road connectivity to Maryport, Workington and the wider West Cumbria area, with Flimby Railway Station within walking distance. Postcode: CA15 8PE What3words: chairs.situates.burying

THE SITE
The development site occupies a prominent position east of Station Road and Ryehill Road, forming a natural extension of the existing village. Surrounded by established housing and mature vegetation, the site provides an attractive balance between village living and open green surroundings. Existing woodland, tree belts and Furnace Gill create natural landscape buffers and visual interest throughout the development area. The aerial photography demonstrates the site's excellent relationship with surrounding residential areas whilst retaining a pleasant edge-of-settlement character.

PLANNING
Outline Planning Permission Granted Application Reference: OUT/2021/0026 Proposal: Outline application for the erection of up to 59 dwellings and associated infrastructure works including access. Planning permission was granted by Cumberland Council on 27 September 2024 subject to a Section 106 Agreement. Key Planning Benefits ~ Consent for up to 59 dwellings ~ Reserved matters outstanding ~ Approved access strategy ~ Established planning framework ~ Extensive approved landscape strategy ~ Sustainable village location ~ Opportunity to deliver a broad housing mix.

AFFORDABLE HOUSING
The Section 106 Agreement requires a minimum affordable housing provision equivalent to 10% of the total dwellings, comprising: First Homes Discount Market Sale Homes Affordable homes will be integrated throughout the development and designed to be indistinguishable from market housing

OPEN SPACE & LANDSCAPING
A significant feature of the scheme is its emphasis on green infrastructure and environmental enhancement. The approved parameters plan provides for: ~ 885m² Public Open Space ~ Extensive retained woodland ~ New strategic tree planting ~ Landscape buffer zones ~ Ecological enhancements ~ Woodland management strategy ~ New hedgerow planting comprising over 100 replacement species. The development offers the opportunity to create a high-quality residential environment that integrates effectively with the site's existing natural assets.

DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY
The site is considered suitable for: ~ Regional Housebuilders ~ National Housebuilders ~ SME Developers ~ Housing Associations ~ Joint Venture Partnerships The approved scale allows for a balanced development capable of attracting: ~ First-time buyers ~ Growing families ~ Professionals ~ Downsizers ~ Retirees seeking a coastal lifestyle.