Fantastic Mixed Use Development Opportunity on 12 Acres
Summary
- Two large buildings totalling 34,883 sq ft GIA
- Total 12 Acre Site (Further land possibly available by negotiation)
- Hard Surfacing /Open Storage Approximately 3.5 Acres
- Mains Electricity & Water
- Hugely beneficial 1MW Electrical Connection Agreement
- Green Energy Facility with Existing Planning for Waste Plant (AD)
- Excellent development potential for variety of uses STP
- Freehold For Sale
- Vacant Possession
Accommodation
The accommodation comprises the following areas:
| Name | sq ft | sq m |
| Building | 34,883 | 3,240.74 |
| Total | 34,883 | 3,240.74 |
Location
Handcross is conveniently located off the A23, approximately 4 miles south of Crawley, 7 miles north-west of Haywards Heath, 18 miles north of Brighton and 5 miles east of Horsham. The site is accessed directly off the B2110 and is located 2.4 miles from the A23 junction. Horsham train station provides regular and fast services to Gatwick Airport and London.
The site is close to Mannings Heath Golf Course and Wine Estate, Leonardslee Gardens, Nymans National Trust and Handcross Park School.
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Mainline Stations
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Horsham75 mins
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Faygate76 mins
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Littlehaven78 mins
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Balcombe88 mins
Underground Station
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Tadworth335 mins
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Kingswood340 mins
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Caterham349 mins
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Tattenham Corner358 mins
Further Information
Rates Payable Upon Enquiry
EPC Rating This property has been set as EPC exempt.
Reason: Currently being constructed or undergoing major refurbishment
Description
The site is accessible by a dedicated access road and comprises of two substantial steel framed buildings (an Anaerobic Digestion waste plant and livestock building). These buildings are surrounded by hard surfacing, open storage and adjoining paddocks with a total area of 12 acres (further land is available by negotiation).
Accommodation
Hardstanding/Open Storage: 3.5 acres
Front Paddock: 8 acres
Planning Use
A detailed planning report is available upon request.
The site is accessible by dedicated access that can
be upgraded to accommodate articulated vehicles.
Currently planning is in place for the operation of an
existing decommissioned on-site fed waste plant
(AD) and livestock building. It is considered that
an alternative use for both buildings is supported
by either permitted development and/or planning
policies within Horsham’s District Planning Framework
2015 in particular:
o General industrial uses
o Storage and Distribution Uses
o Commercial and business use
o Extraction of waste and materials use
o Suitable to residential / live work in part
o Green waste disposal
o Renewable energy processing
o Climate controlled /high value self storage
o Equestrian
Site being offered with benefit of a water neutral
offset. The AD plant building in isolation as of
30/09/2025 also benefits from permitted development
rights for conversion to either residential and/or
suitable commercial uses.
Offers will be considered subject to planning.
The seller will be responsible for delivering the statutory
obligations to achieve water neutrality as well as that
of biodiversity nett gain. Details available on request.
Tenure
Freehold sale with vacant possession. Land Registry Title Number WSX269661 (part).
Local Authority
Horsham District Council: 01403 215100
www.horsham.gov.uk
Business Rates
TBC
Should you require further information on Business Rates, please contact our rating surveyor Derek Moore (dmoore@vailwilliams.com).
VAT
VAT may be payable on the terms quoted.
Legal Costs
Each party is to be responsible for their own legal costs incurred in this transaction.
Utilities/Services
Vail Williams LLP has not checked and does not accept responsibility for any of the services within this property and would suggest that any purchaser/in-going occupier satisfies themselves in this regard.
Viewing arrangements
Joint agents with Batcheller Monkhouse.
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