Mather Jamie has sold 6.78 acres of residential development land on the southern edge of Cossington, Leicestershire, to Charles Church North Midlands.
The site benefits from outline planning consent for the development of 57 new dwellings, providing a mix of one, two, three, four and five-bedroom homes. The planning consent also provides for 40% affordable housing provision, together with Section 106 contributions towards education, community facilities, sports and open spaces, and healthcare.
The land sale was managed by Mather Jamie directors Gary Kirk and Robert Cole, with legal representation for the landowner provided by Emma Machowska and Nick James of Howes Percival. Charles Church North Midlands was represented by Robert Blaney and Camilla Litherland.
Gary Kirk, director at Mather Jamie, said “This transaction represents a significant opportunity to deliver much-needed housing in a highly sought-after Leicestershire village.
“We are pleased to have advised on the sale and to have worked alongside all parties to secure a successful outcome. The development will provide a wide range of homes and make an important contribution to local community infrastructure.”
A spokesperson for Charles Church North Midlands added “We are very pleased to have secured this site in Cossington. The development will deliver a variety of high-quality new homes, including a substantial proportion of affordable housing, and will contribute to the long-term sustainability of the village.”
