ON BEHALF OF CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY

DOWNING VIEW, 1-3 LORING ROAD,

DUNSTABLE LU6 1DZ

• Former Local Authority care home • Approx 10,503 sq ft (976 sq m) gross internal area • Site approx 0.49 acres (0.2 hectares) • In town residential area • Development opportunity or potential for re-use

FOR SALE

LOCATION The property is located at the junction of Loring Road, Beechcroft Way and Maidenbower Avenue, with access off Loring Road. It is in a predominantly residential area. This is to the north-west of Dunstable town centre which has a broad range of shops and services. Dunstable itself has a population of approximately 35,000 and is located on the A5, to the west of Luton. It is served by junction 11 of the M1 and the nearest railway station is Luton, which has fast and efficient services to the north, London St Pancras International, Gatwick Airport and the south coast. DESCRIPTION The property is a two storey former Local Authority care home of brick elevations under a pitched tiled roof. It has a total of approximately 10,503 sq ft (976 sq m). The property provides 29 bedrooms and a range of ancillary accommodation such as kitchens and bathrooms. The site is approximately 0.49 acres (0.2 hectares) and is laid to grass and surrounded by predominantly semi-detached two storey residential properties. Access would need to be established off Beechcroft Way or Loring Road. DISPOSAL The freehold of the property with vacant possession is to be sold by way of a formal tender, on a date to be confirmed. This will be an unconditional sale and the contact will include an overage provision. Subject to planning and other permissions, it is expected that the building could be reused or demolished and the site redeveloped. PLANNING The property is within Central Bedfordshire Council south area, see www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/planning. The without prejudice comment from Central Bedfordshire Council Development Management (South) is as follows: The above mentioned site is located in a built up area of Dunstable which is surrounded by residential dwellings. There are no planning constraints and therefore the principle of redevelopment is considered to be acceptable subject to the usual considerations, design, parking etc. Policies BE8 (Design Considerations), H2 (Fall In Sites) and H9 (Conversion of buildings to provide additional accommodation) of the South Bedfordshire Local Plan Adopted January 2004 should be adhered to with regard to design principles, along with the contents of the Central Bedfordshire Design Guide 2010 which can be found on our website. Local Plan: http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/_sbdc-localplan/start.html Design Guide: http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/environment-and-planning/planning/advice/CBC-Design-Guide.aspx Any new development must give full consideration to its impact on existing development on adjacent sites. We would expect any new buildings to be of a similar height and scale to the existing buildings due to the residential nature of the surrounding area.

The affordable housing threshold is dictated by policy CS 6 of the Core Strategy, starting at 35% for 15 dwellings or more for Dunstable/Houghton Regis sites.

http://www.shapeyourfuture.org.uk/documents/JCS1LutonandsouthernCentralBedfordshireCoreStrategyPre-SubmissionNovember2010_000.pdf It is not clear whether the site comprises any off-street parking, we would expect to see the relevant parking allocation for the chosen use. The Central Bedfordshire Design Guide 'Design Supplement 6- Movements, Streets and Places' contains some guidelines regarding parking provision and sizes of garages etc. Further consultation should be sought from our Highways Development Control team. Finally there will be a requirement for a Unilateral Undertaking to be agreed regarding off site contributions and this Councils Planning Obligations Strategy can be found on our website. http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/environment-and-planning/planning/planning-obligations/default.aspx LOCAL AUTHORITY Central Bedfordshire Council Priory House Monks Walk Chicksands Bedfordshire SG17 5TQ Tel: 0300 300 3000 www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk VIEWING & FURTHER INFORMATION: Expressions of interest are requested. Applicants will be informed of viewing days to be confirmed. An information pack will be available at a charge. Details of this will be provided to applicants. For further information please contact RICHARD LAST BROWN & LEE T: 01908 508100 E: richard.last@brownandlee.com

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Dunstable LU6 1DZ

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