FOR SALE Bramham House Freely Lane, Bramham
ABOUT LEEDS Leeds is the UK s fastest growing city and is the main driver of a city region economy worth 56 billion per annum, with a combined population of 3 million and a workforce of 1.5 million. It is the largest centre outside London for financial and business services and has the most diverse economy of the all the UK s main employment centres. Leeds has seen the fastest rate of private sector jobs growth of any UK city and has the highest ratio of public to private sector jobs of all the UK s Core Cities. The city is home to three internationally recognised universities, one of the largest further education colleges in the UK and Europe s largest teaching hospital trust. The BBC s regional headquarters in located in Leeds and it is the only UK city with its own opera and ballet company. 2014 saw Leeds stage the grandest of Grand Départs when Yorkshire hosted the first stage of the Tour de France and the city is now bidding to become European Capital of Culture in 2023. More than 3.8 billion has been invested in large scale development projects over the last ten years and there is a further 5.5 billion worth of development under construction and in the pipeline. Modern Leeds landmarks include the award-winning Trinity Leeds retail and leisure development, Broadcasting Place at Leeds Beckett University and the 13,500 capacity first direct arena. Leeds is an exceptionally green city; within just a few miles of the centre, the city opens out onto the landscape, townships and villages of the Yorkshire Dales. Located at the intersection of the national motorway network, Leeds is just over two hours by rail from London Kings Cross. Leeds Bradford Airport is the UK s fastest growing regional airport. 1. Leeds has an exceptional architectural heritage with set pieces of Victorian architecture such as Leeds Town Hall, the Corn Exhange, Grand Theatre and Kirkgate Markets and the city s covered shopping arcades taking pride of place. 2. 3. 1. Victoria Gate. 2. Trinity Leeds. 3. Broadcasting Place, Leeds Beckett University. 4. Grand Départ, Leeds, Tour de France 2014. 5. first direct arena. 5. 4.
PROPERTY DETAILS Leeds City Council and the Yorkshire Ambulance Service National Health Service Trust are jointly offering for sale a residential development and refurbishment opportunity at Bramham House, Freely Lane, Bramham, near Wetherby. The property offers potential for a quality proposal and offers are invited, on an informal tender basis, by 1200 noon Friday 25th September 2015, for a purchase of the freehold. SITE LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION The property is located on the western side of Freely Lane to the south of the village of Bramham, in a pleasant rural location where it benefits from close proximity and access to the A1(M). Bramham lies in Yorkshire countryside close to the market town of Wetherby and also to Harrogate which is approximately 10 miles to the north west. Leeds is situated approximately 13 miles to the southwest and is easily accessible by road via the A1(M) and the historic city of York is some 11 miles to the north east. The property on offer comprises Bramham House, a substantial stone built detached mansion house, which is believed to be about 200 years old; and the site of an ambulance station each situated within common landscaped grounds totalling about 2.6 hectares (6.43 acres). The house and ambulance station site are fronted by an area of tarmac and hard surfacing and the site provides a secluded tree covered setting for the properties. Bramham House provides approximately 1088sq m(11,550sq ft) (NIA) of accommodation, arranged over three storeys and was last utilised as a children s home. The building, although in need of substantial restoration, offers an attractive opportunity for reuse, subject to receipt of planning permission, for a range of uses including residential and office uses. Copies of floor plans, provided for identification purposes only, are enclosed with these particulars. PLANNING An approved Planning and Development Brief outlining suitable uses including development and refurbishment potential, essential town planning guidance and technical information for the site has been prepared by Leeds City Council and is contained within this brochure to guide prospective purchasers. The brief indicates that part of the property is capable of conversion to residential use (the house) and that residential new build to parts of the site is acceptable, in principle, subject to receipt of planning permission. From the brief it will be noted that there is a strong presumption that the house will be retained and should be considered in any proposal for the site. Other uses will be considered on their merits. Prospective purchasers are strongly recommended to give consideration to the contents and, if appropriate, seek guidance from the relevant planning officers at Leeds City Council, whose details are contained within the brief, prior to submitting an offer. ACCESS Access is currently taken via the main entrance to the site from Freely Lane to both the house and the ambulance station although it is understood that secondary access from Freely Lane could be created to serve part of the site to the south of the current entrance, subject to receipt of planning permission. In addition to those requirements specified in the Brief the Chief Highways Officer of Leeds City Council has specified that the works to Freely Lane shall include measures to contain speeds to 30 mph or less. Road designs that are sympathetic to the rural appearance of the area will be viewed favourably. To support this aim the proposed carriageway width of Freely Lane may be of variable width to a minimum of 4.2m. A width of 5.5m should be maintained at appropriate locations such as bends. Natural materials for kerbs and traffic calming features and localised footway narrowing will be viewed favourably where they support a design sympathetic to the rural setting. As part of proposals to undertake refurbishment and development there is a town planning requirement that a section of Freely Lane be widened on highway safety grounds. Details concerning this are contained within the brief including information regarding drainage in the locality of the land affected.
An outline specification for the road is available on a CD-ROM or at. This land will be made available to the successful bidder. TENURE Freehold with vacant possession upon completion in the area indicated in blue on the site plan enclosed with these details. The land shown coloured in red is the area available for road widening. The joint ownerships of the Council and the Yorkshire Ambulance Service National Health Service Trust are offered as a single lot and the purchaser would be expected to enter a simultaneous contractual arrangement with both parties. SERVICES Service information is contained within the attached planning and development brief. Purchasers should, however, satisfy themselves, as necessary, as to the location, condition, and suitability of services. FEES The purchaser will be expected to contribute to the vendors costs at 2.5% of the gross price (plus VAT) in addition to the purchase price. VAT It is proposed that the vendor will elect to waive the exemption to tax and consequently VAT will be charged in addition to the sale price. FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIEWING Further enquiries and viewing arrangements can be made by contacting Martin Blackett on 0113 247 7807. Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the requirements of the Planning Authority and should have full regard to the contents of the planning and development brief when preparing their proposals and bid. A historical tree and levels survey for the site provided for further assistance and information is available. A highway proposal for the widening of Freely Lane has been prepared a copy of this with the above mentioned documents are available on the Council s website at and on a CD available upon separate request. This information is for guidance only and is provided on a strictly without prejudice basis and does not obviate the need for independent consideration of town planning requirements for the site. All offers will be assessed on deliverability of the proposal supporting the offer against the requirements of the planning and development brief. Further copies of this brochure can be obtained by visiting the City Councils website at. This information can be made available in large print, braille and computer disk. The text can also be made available in a number of languages. Tel: 0113 247 4457 or 0113 247 7999. OFFER PROCEDURE Initial offers are sought on an informal tender basis for the freehold interest by 12:00 noon Friday 25th September 2015. Offers and scheme evaluation will take place in conjunction with bidders and may lead to a request for full and final offers. All offers should be made on the attached offer forms which should be returned, together with any supporting material and referenced in accordance with the labelling detailed in this brochure. Whilst there is a preference for offers to be made on an unconditional basis the vendor is presenting the opportunity for bidders to submit offers on a dual basis. Should an unconditional offer be made strict regard should be given to the requirements for an exchange of contracts to be facilitated within 8 weeks of offer of the property with completion of the sale 28 days thereafter.
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FURTHER INFORMATION IMPORTANT NOTICE These details can be downloaded from the Council s website at www leeds gov.uk/property. The City Council has established a team of officers to progress the development and disposal of the site. These officers will be responsible for providing further information and will be available for informal discussion on your proposals. CONTACT DETAILS GENERAL ENQUIRIES Martin Blackett Disposals Team Tel: 0113 2477807 e-mail: martin.blackett @leeds.gov.uk City Development The Leonardo Building 2 Rossington Street Leeds LS2 8HD HIGHWAYS AND TECHNICAL Wynne Floyd Tel: 0113 24 75231 e-mail: Wynne.Floyd@leeds.gov.uk The particulars and the planning and development brief are provided for the guidance only of potential purchasers or developers and will not form part of any contract which may be entered into. No representation or warranty is made or given in relation to the condition, or suitability of any services. All proposals made will be subject to further detailed negotiations and subject to contract, and the Council may decide not to pursue negotiations in relation to all or any of the proposals which it may receive or may decide to invite other proposals. The Council will not be liable for any inaccuracy in these particulars or in the planning and development Brief nor for any costs, fees and expenses incurred in viewing the sites, in preparing and submitting proposals or in undertaking any negotiations with the Council. None of the matters in these particulars, or in the planning and development Brief, or in any proposals which may be made will constitute an agreement or collateral contract with the Council. This information can be made available in large print, braille, computer disk and audiocassette. The text can also be made available in a number of languages. Tel: 0113 247 4457 or 0113 247 7893. PLANNING ENQUIRIES Kathryn Holloway Senior Planner Tel: 0113 3950271 e-mail: kathryn.holloway@leeds.gov.uk City Development The Leonardo Building 2 Rossington Street Leeds LS2 8HD
VIEWING FORM BRAMHAM HOUSE, FREELY LANE, BRAMHAM I/we hereby agree that I/we visit the property at my/our own risk and I/we shall not hold Leeds City Council responsible for accident, damager injury or loss sustained. I/we also agree to indemnify the Council against all actions, proceedings, costs, claims and demands made in respect of any such accident, damage, injury or loss. Name(s) Signed Company address: Date of Inspection: This form should be completed and sent to the City Development prior to viewing the site. Ref no. PS/MRB
OFFER FORM BRAMHAM HOUSE, FREELY LANE, BRAMHAM SUBJECT TO CONTRACT Closing Date: 12 noon Friday 25th September 2015. I/we hereby offer the sum of: Sum in words: For the freehold interest in: Bramham House, Freely Lane, Bramham Please complete the sections to assist in the analysis of the offer. Gross value: Deductions made from Gross Value (where appropriate) Services (off site): Highways (off site): Drainage (off site): Demolition & site clearance/preparation: Decontamination and site remediation: Other: (please specify below) Total sum to be deducted from gross offer: Sum Offered:
FEES The Council will charge surveyors and legal fees to the purchaser based on 2.5% of the Gross Value specified by the offeror above. The following section must be completed. I/we agree to pay in addition to the sum offered the Council s surveyor s and legal fees, this being 2.5 % of the Gross Value of:: = fees of: PURCHASER S DETAILS All offers MUST complete the following sections. Please complete this section in capital letters. Name in which purchase will be completed: Contact name: Company name: Company number: Correspondence address: Postcode: Telephone no: Fax no: e-mail address: Solicitors acting: Contact: Address: Postcode: Fax no: Telephone no: DX:
VAT The City Council will charge VAT on the sum offered. Explain below if you cannot pay VAT. CONDITIONS Please clearly state whether or not the proposed offer is on a conditional or unconditional basis. Please list any conditions below. Continue on a separate sheet if there is insufficient space. PROPOSED USE OF THE PROPERTY Please provide details of the proposed use of the property. Detailed design proposal and layout plans of the proposed development must be provided and attached to the offer form, along with all other supporting information.
DEVELOPMENT TIMETABLE Please provide a detailed timetable of the proposed development works. FUNDING Please state how the purchase will be funded. LATEST ACCOUNTS Please provide financial details about the offeror including copies of the latest company accounts. Signed: Name: Position: Date:
AFFORDABLE HOUSING In the event of Affordable Housing being required please indicate the level of provision being included in the scheme proposals. Also, please state how the houses would be provided and managed, and if a sale to a Housing Association is proposed, the value per square metre at which the houses would be transferred. ANY OTHER SUPPORTING INFORMATION
Please indicate how you found out about the property disposal: Yorkshire Evening Post Property Week Yorkshire Post Leeds City Council s website Estates Gazette Estates Gazette Interactive Other DATA PROTECTION ACT 1998 The data which you provide on this offer form will be processed by the Council for the purposes of considering your offer, and should your offer be acceptable, for negotiating terms, and dealing with the disposal of the site. Should you indicate your consent by ticking the box below, the data will also be used for the purpose of notifying you about future property opportunities which may be of interest to you? Except where the Council is required by law to do so, the Council will not disclose the data, without your consent (except to your solicitor, agent or other representative). Tick
SUBMISSION OF OFFER Offers for the property should be submitted in a plain envelope. You should cut out and affix the address label, shown below, to the envelope before posting. The envelope must not be marked or franked in any way that may disclose the identity of the offer. The offer may be invalid if the offer can be identified by the envelope. CR/MRB/B364 Asset Management Division Leeds City Council The Leonardo Building 2 Rossington Street LEEDS LS2 8HD DO NOT OPEN UNTIL CLOSING DATE: 12 NOON Friday 25th September 2015
CONNECTIVITY TO LEEDS BRADFORD AIRPORT PORT OF HULL AIR TRAVEL Leeds Bradford International Airport services 70 destinations in 30 countries across Europe, North America and Asia. HULL AND HUMBER PORTS Leeds is 50 miles from the Port of Hull taking one hour by road and rail. THE UK S FASTEST GROWING REGIONAL AIRPORT ROAD NETWORK Directly linked with London and Edinburgh via the M1 and A1 and has direct links with the east and west coast ports via the M62. 2 FROM LONDON HOURS 8 HOURS FROM PARIS AND BRUSSELS BY TRAIN
LEEDS CITY REGION 56 1 WORKFORCE 1 BILLION ECONOMIC OUTPUT LARGEST FINANCIAL AND BUSINESS SERVICE SECTOR OUTSIDE LONDON 1 1 POPULATION OF 3 MILLION 1.5 MILLION LEEDS ECONOMY 20.4BN 45,500 77 513 FOREIGN OWNED BUSINESSES 4.3% GVA 3RD LARGEST IN THE UK GVA GVA PER FILLED JOB BUSINESS BUSINESS START-UPS STOCK PER 10,000 POPULATION OF WORKING AGE 3 RD LARGEST MANUFACTURING SECTOR IN THE UK 81 FAST GROWING SCALE UP FIRMS 2 ND HIGHEST NUMBER OF SCALE UP BUSINESSES OUTSIDE LONDON 2 FASTEST YEAR ON YEAR PRIVATE SECTOR JOBS GROWTH OF ANY CITY IN ENGLAND 3 INVESTMENT AND DEVELOPMENT IN LEEDS 600,000 sq ft 0.5 BILLION 250,000 sq ft GRADE A OFFICE SPACE UNDER CONSTRUCTION RETAIL INVESTMENT 4 INDUSTRIAL SPACE UNDER CONSTRUCTION IN ENTERPRISE ZONE 5
POPULATION 770,000 POPULATION GROWTH (2014) 2 ND LARGEST IN THE UK BY LOCAL AUTHORITY AREA +6% 2024 = 819,000 TOTAL POPULATION 2024 (AGED 16-65) = 504,700 WORKING AGE POPULATION EMPLOYMENT 407,000 PRIVATE TO PUBLIC PRIVATE SECTOR JOBS GROWTH 6 SECTOR JOBS RATIO 3:1 +10,000 JOBS (+3.4%) AND IS THE MAIN DRIVER FOR THE LEEDS CITY REGION ECONOMY 10110010011011001001 10001101011000110101 00101001010010100101 11010101101101010110 LARGEST CONCENTRATION OF DATA SCIENTISTS OF ANY UK CITY OUTSIDE LONDON 28,800 MANUFACTURING JOBS 7 7.1% 193,100 KNOWLEDGE INTENSIVE SERVICE JOBS 47.4% HIGHEST PROPORTION OF KNOWLEDGE INTENSIVE JOBS IN THE NORTH 122,200 FINANCIAL AND BUSINESS SERVICES 30% UNEMPLOYMENT ALL (16-64) YOUTH (16-24) JSA CLAIMANT COUNT YOUTH CLAIMANT COUNT 8.7% of working age population aged 16-64 20.3% of 16 to 24 year olds 2.8% of working age population aged 16-64 2.7% of 16 to 24 year olds 33,100 13,500 13,887 3,175
QUALIFICATIONS HIGH LEVEL QUALIFICATIONS NO FORMAL QUALIFICATIONS 34.2% of working age population 9.6% of working age population 56% 5 A* - C GCSE INC. MATHS AND ENGLISH VISITOR ECONOMY BUSINESS TOURISM: WELCOMED 4.2 MILLION DELEGATES IN 2013 WORTH 477.8 MILLION TO LOCAL ECONOMY LEISURE TOURISM: WELCOMED 26.83 MILLION VISITORS IN 2014 WORTH 1.515 BILLION TO LOCAL ECONOMY LEEDS WELCOMED 370,000 INTERNATIONAL VISITORS IN 2014 TOP 5 COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN: SPAIN, NETHERLANDS, FRANCE, GERMANY, USA AND POLAND HOUSING HOUSING STOCK CHANGE 1,690 +0.5% WAGES AVERAGE WEEKLY WAGES 421 - ALL 499 - FULL TIME 494 - MALE 352 - FEMALE CONNECTIVITY 97.5% AVERAGE HOUSE PRICE 165,400 1 SOURCE NOTES POSTCODES WITH SUPERFAST BROADBAND 1. Source: Business Register Employment Survey (BRES) 2013 2. Leeds is outperforming Manchester, Birmingham and Edinburgh as a base for growing businesses, according to new data on business scale-ups companies which have achieved three years of 20% growth in revenues or staff. Figures contained in the Scale Up Report On UK Economic Growth, published in November, have now been broken down by parliamentary constituency and show that central Leeds has 81 fast growing scale up firms, behind only London and Cambridge. 3. According to leading thinktank Centre for Cities, based on the most recent figures available (2013), Leeds is experiencing the fastest year on year private sector jobs growth of any city in England. Cities Outlook Report 2015. 4. Major retail and leisure investment projects include Trinity Leeds (350m, completed 2013) and Victoria Gate. (150m, phase 1 under construction). 5. A total of 425,000 sq ft of development and employment space is under construction in the Leeds City Region Enterprise Zone: Veolia recycling plant (165K); Connex 45 (30K and 50K units); Logic Leeds (80K unit); Thornes Farm (50K, 30K and 20K units). 6. Cities Outlook 2015. 7. The Leeds manufacturing sector has a workforce of 28,800, the third largest concentration of manufacturing jobs by local authority area in the UK. Source: BRES 2013.