Searches.

deb64

Would searches for a property purchase show the the plans for the village DC bypass to be built in the next 18 months to 2yrs' ish , to pass the property nearby ?

EA description states "uninterrupted views over open countryside " (well for now anyway).

sherlock228

in theory yes, the responder to a CON29 search request is supposed to include any proposed plans that fall within the "area" in the property sits. However there is an element of discretion in how to interpret what the area means in relation to an individual property.

Each property may (or may not) be covered by a "local" plan which will vary in geographical extent between district and country councils. Approved plans to build, for example, a bypass within their area should be disclosed by whoever is the Highways Authority for that area. Obviously however a county council highways authority will not disclose plans for a new road that is "far" from the property

There is no proscribed mileage for such answers, especially if the property is near a boundary between councils. A local plan for an entire village that includes an approved bypass should (in theory) be reported. But a pass out with the local plan may not.

Unapproved proposals do not need to be disclosed for obvious reasons.

The guidance notes linked off this page may help with more context:
CON29 forms | The Law Society

deb64

Here is a picture of the proposed bypass route with the house circled in red.

Not sure of scale, but looks close enough to be visually intrusive (currently marketed with "uninterrupted views over open countryside") and noisy.

JGB1955

It looks as if the bypass is 'sunken', so not sure there would be a visual impact.

user1977

Why the question? I'd expect a proposed bypass to fall within general knowledge about the area which buyers are likely already to be aware of.

eddddy

Assuming the house you're buying or selling is the one you've circled…

… the bypass looks like a beneficial selling point.

Looking at Google maps / streetview, currently the A509 seems to be about 5 to 8 meters away from the front wall of the house. And lorries might be thundering past - maybe 24 hours a day.

Whereas the bypass will move the the A509 (and all the lorries etc) to about 500 meters behind the house, in a cutting.

With similar bypass schemes I've seen, it hugely improves the feel of the area. The former 'A' road is only used by local traffic, and the area seems more like a quiet village.

deb64

The house is the one circled in the image and the green line the bypass route

eddddy

.

.

In that photo, you've drawn your green line roughly where this green line is…

The planned route of the bypass is much further away.

But why are you asking the question about the searches?

If you're the buyer, you already know about the bypass.

Or are you the seller, and you're planning not to tell prospective buyers about the bypass plans, and hoping that a prospective buyer won't find out about the bypass from searches? (If so, there are problems with that approach.)

GoogleMeNow

Is this the same property being discussed in July by Mgman1965?

Sold Garden Off

user1977

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82135284#Comment_82135284

Well spotted. Though - this thread appears to be about the "new" house neighbouring the one discussed in the previous thread. Curiouser and curiouser…

deb64

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82135284#Comment_82135284

No, this is the one built behind it.

Think it could be a good investment and go up considerably in value if not affected by the bypass, as at present its access onto the busy A509 is downright dangerous (planning was initially refused on that ground by the council, but passed on appeal by the planning inspector).

But if that problem is gone, and not affected by the bypass noise wise (the view may still be an issue) it may be worth a punt.

Generally, houses on busy roads through villages rise in value once bypassed and the blight is gone.