Langland Bay
Commercial Development Opportunity
Instructions on behalf of Swansea Council
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0.77 acres (0.312 Hectares) Prime beachfront development site Located in an affluent suburb of West Swansea Commercial development opportunity Spectacular leisure destination within Gower Peninsula Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty For Sale by private treaty Long Leasehold tenure (250 years) Click here to view a showreel of the site location and surrounding areas.
Background Swansea Council have recently undertaken a review of leisure provision within the Swansea area, resulting in 3 tennis courts being resurfaced by Mumbles Community Council at Langland Bay. The remaining 3 courts have been identified as surplus and have been earmarked for disposal as a development site. A wide range of uses is envisaged for a proposed new scheme, with a strong preference to include new community provision in any development. Any scheme will be required to provide, run and maintain new Public Conveniences details of which are provided within the Technical Pack.
The Location Langland Bay lies in close proximity to the cosmopolitan village of Mumbles, which marks the beginning of the stunning Gower Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which was the first designated AONB in the UK. Langland Bay is a Blue Flag Site which has become a widely recognised leisure destination in its own right, with an abundance of high value residential properties in the vicinity. The site immediately abuts the promenade, offering direct beach access, with neighbouring commercial uses, including a beachside cafĂŠ, brasserie restaurant, Langland Bay Golf Club and the iconic Langland Bay huts.
The nearest city is Swansea which is located five miles to the north-east, offering a main line railway service direct to London Paddington (3 hours). Swansea is well-served by road links via the M4 which leads to Carmarthen (20 miles to the West), Cardiff (40 miles East), London (150 miles East) & Birmingham (120 miles North – via M5). Click here to view a showreel of the site location and surrounding areas showreel.
Mumbles
Worms Head and Rhossili Bay
Mumbles Pier
INDICATIVE SITE
Langland Tennis Court Development - Site Area This plan is for illustrative purposes only and should not be used as a legal document.
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The site comprises 0.77 acres (0.312 Ha).
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The land is gently sloping towards two buildings at the southern boundary, which immediately front Langland Beach.
The site sits within the Conservation Area and is also within the Gower Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
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Immediately adjacent to the site is the Langland Bay Lifeguard Club together with a further 3 tennis courts and a large public surface car park. In the immediate vicinity there are a number of large detached residential dwellings, two no. restaurant / cafĂŠ units, the Langland Bay beach huts, and a large apartment block which has recently developed on the site of a former convalescent home.
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The current use of the site comprises 3 No. tennis courts, and 2 No. buildings which currently house St John Ambulance, public WCs, outdoor showers and an administrative office.
Planning A detailed planning brief is available within the technical pack, the key elements of which are summarised below: “The site is considered suitable for a range of different uses, and an appropriate mix of these should be delivered, rather than a single use. The range of uses include A1 (small), A3, D1 and D2.” “Any proposed development must complement and enhance the existing offer at the beach, for the benefit of visitors and residents alike.”
Surfer at Langland
Oystermouth Castle
“New, or an increase in variety of, visitor facilities and attractions will in particular be supported, subject to compliance with key development principles and the site’s constraints.” “Buildings proposed for permanent residential use (C3) are not likely to be permitted (whether for primary or secondary homes). Shortterm holiday accommodation presents less of a planning constraint in terms of minimum expected standards of amenity.” “A pre-application planning submission has been made, the results of which are detailed within the technical pack.”
Mumbles Lighthouse
Mumbles Pier
Mumbles Fishing Boats
Langland Golf Club
Oyster Wharf
Swansea City Centre
Tenure We are advised that the site is to be sold on a long leasehold basis for a term of 250 years. St Johns Ambulance currently occupy a property at the front of the site. Whilst there is no lease agreement currently in place, new terms can either be agreed or their occupation terminated. VAT VAT will not be charged on the sale of the property. EPC We are advised that an EPC is not required on the basis that the buildings on site are anticipated to be demolished.
Technical Pack
Viewings The site is open to the public and is therefore available for external viewing.
A technical pack, including the following items, is available once a formal expression of interest has been received by the sole agents:
Method of Disposal The property will be sold by way of private treaty.
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We are initially instructed to seek expressions of interest for the long leasehold interest in the property.
Topographical survey Planning pre-application letter Planning brief Aerial photography Site plans Registered title and plan Guidance on provision of public facilities
Click here to view a showreel of the site location and surrounding areas.
Offers can be made on a conditional or unconditional basis once a request for further details has been made to interested parties.
Langland Bay is a blue flag site which has become a widely recognised leisure destination in its own right, with an abundance of high value residential properties in the vicinity.
To enquire further or more information contact: David Blyth 07966 752301 Roger Poolman 07775 037782
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david@bp2property.com roger@bp2property.com