Howkins & Harrison T/A Andrew Johnson and Co
Tel: 01530 877977
Old Cottage Hospital
Leicester Road
Ashby De La Zouch
LE65 1DB
Land off Spinney Drive & Brookside, Barlestone
Guide Price £2,000,000
Land - Development Site
- Development Land
- Outline planning permission for upto 49 residential dwellings
- Gross site area 5.28 acres (2.14 hectares)
- Edge of an established with local amenities and quality schools
- Agreed Section 106 contributions
- Data room with all relevant planning information
- Further land available
- Offers invited by midday on Friday 30th January 2026
An exclusive residential development site with planning permission for 49 dwellings located on the outskirts of a popular Leicestershire village.
Situation
The land is split into two land parcels situated to the south of Spinney Drive and east of Brookside in Barlestone village which provide access to the site from publicly adopted highways.
The site sits adjacent to Bosworth Road to the west, arable fields to the south and east and existing residential development to the north.
Location
The site is located on the south eastern edge of Barlestone village, Leicestershire
Barlestone offers a variety of amenities including a co-op, a number of public houses and schooling opportunities. The site is well positioned to provide convenient access to other local towns and cities where a more comprehensive range of facilities and schooling provisions can be found.
Barlestone is well connected for all modes of transport. The site is well positioned to access the Motorway network an A50 which provides transport connections to Leicester, Nottingham and Birmingham, as well as to the wider Midlands region.
Railway stations are situated nearby. Hinckley train station is located approximately 9 miles south and Leicester train station is located approximately 11 miles east, both of which offer services to major cities, including London within 2 hours.
Birmingham Airport is situated approximately 29 miles from the site, whilst East Midlands Airport is approximately 17 miles away.
Education - Local Schools by Distance
Barlestone Church of England Primary School - 0.5 miles
Dove Bank Primary School - 2.3 miles
Market Bosworth School - 3.2 miles
Dixie Grammar School - 3 miles
Approximate Distance by Road
Junction 22 M1 Motorway - 6 miles
Junction 3 M69 Motorway - 12 miles
A50 - 6 miles
A42 - 10 miles
Description
The site extends to approximately 5.28 acres (2.14 hectares) across two parcels, shown outlined in red on the sales Plan:
Spinney Drive (0.94ha) and Brookside (1.2ha) and has the benefit of planning permission for 49 dwellings.
The Spinney Drive land comprises fenced paddocks and grassland bordered by fencing, hedgerows and trees. The Brookside parcel consists of agricultural land bordered by hedgerows and fencing, adjoining farmland to the south to be retained by the seller.
Both parcels are bordered by existing residential developments to the north and west, with open fields to the south and east. Access is available from the publicly adopted highways of Spinney Drive and Brookside. A public footpath crosses the Brookside parcel and is proposed to be re-routed subject to a diversion order.
Sale Plan & Additional Land
Phase 1: The land outlined red, which benefits from planning consent for a residential development is offered for sale.
Phase 2: Should a prospective buyer be interested in a purchase of the blue land, then our client would consider either a sale of this land subject to an overage clause or they would agree terms for an Option Agreement for a residential led scheme (this is the preferred option)
Prospective purchasers need to ne aware that if the blue land is retained, then our client will be pursuing a planning application themselves on this land for a development.
Planning and Section 106 Agreement
The site is located within the Hinckley and Bosworth Council and forms part of the defined settlement boundary of Barlestone. An outline planning permission was granted on the 7th August 2025 for the erection of up to 49 dwellings, to include public open spaces, landscaping and associated works. Planning reference 21/01389/OUT. All relevant planning documents are available in the online data room.
A full copy of the Section 106 Agreement can be found within the data room, however a summary of the main obligations can be found in the brochure.
Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)
Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council do not currently charge a CIL
Technical Information & Data Room
A comprehensive pack of planning and technical information is available to view in the data room. Please email amy.simes@howkinsandharrison.co.uk who will enable access.
Of note the pack does contain the following documents:
Parameters Plan
Site Location Plan
Design and access statement
Planning and heritage statement
Flood Risk Assessment
Archaeological Assessment
Transport statement
Geophysical report
Trial trenching report
Ecological appraisal
Arboricultural assessment
Ground investigation report
Landscape and visual appraisal
Biodiversity net gain report
Section 106 Agreement
Retained Rights
The seller will reserve a right of way through the sale areas to access any retained land. The buyer will be required to install a road and lay service to the boundary of the sellers retained land. The sellers retained land is shown outlined blue on the sale plan.
A ransom strip will be retained on the eastern boundary of the red and blue land.
Tenure
The site is currently subject to two short term tenancy agreements. The site will be sold freehold with vacant possession provided on completion.
Overage
The seller reserves the right to introduce overage provisions, dependant on bid levels.
Method of Sale
The site is marked as a whole and is to be sold by informal tender with potential buyers invited to submit offers in writing using the Bid Proforma provided in the data room. We would encourage unconditional bids.
The sellers reserve the right to reject any and all offers.
All submissions must be put forward prior to the deadline which is midday on Friday 30th January 2026. Submissions can be hand delivered (or sent by recorded delivery) to the offices of Howkins & Harrison, in an envelope clearly marked with the words: "LAND AT BARLESTONE, LEICS - Offer Submission"
Alternatively, submissions can be sent by email and will be acceptable if received in advance of the deadline. All submissions sent by email must be sent to the following email address ian.large@howkinsandharrison.co.uk and amy.simes@howkinsandharrison.co.uk
The blue land is available by separate negotiation. Prospective buyers should detail within the offer pro-forma their interest in the blue land and how they see this land forming part of the purchase.
Viewings
Viewing of the site are strictly by appointment only and interested parties are asked to contact Howkins & Harrison in order to arrange access. Neither the seller or their agents accept any responsibility for health and safety of individuals when on the land.
Wayleaves, Easements, Covenants & Rights of Way
The land is offered for sale subject to all existing rights, including rights of way, whether public or private, light support, drainage water, gas and electric supplies and all other rights, easements, Quasi-easements and wayleaves whether or not referred to in these particulars.
Sale Boundaries & Tenure
The land is edged red within the particulars for reference only. The red lines on the photographs and plans are for identification purposes only. The buyer shall be deemed to have satisfied him or herself as to the description of the property.
The site is held under part of the Land Registry Title Number LT295196,
VAT
The seller reserves the right to charge VAT at the appropriate rate.
Local Planning Authority
Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council
Website: www.hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk
Telephone: 01455251137
Anti Money Laundering
In accordance with the most recent Anti Money Laundering Legislation, the buyer(s) will be required to provide proof of identity and address to the sellers agents once an offer as been submitted and accepted (subject to contract) prior to Solicitors being instructed.
Photographs
The photographs were taken in September 2023
Selling Agents
Howkins & Harrison and Alexander Bruce are acting as joint selling agents. For further information with regards to the site, please contact the selling agents:
Ian Large and Amy Simes Howkins & Harrison LLP, 58 Market Street, Ashby de la Zouch, LE65 1AN
ian.large@howkinsandharrison.co.uk 01530877977
amy.simes@howkinsandharrison.co.uk 01530877802
Although these particulars are thought to be materially correct their accuracy cannot be guaranteed and they do not form part of any contract.
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