Advice on how to find info about a plot of land?

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With regards to Aires;

There is a large area (1 large footy pitch) right on the edge of touristy Hebden Bridge, overground and concrete etc. Due to steep sided valleys level land is desirable and have always wondered why it sits empty.

Please advise on where I start with identifying ownership and building restrictions that might exist. Hebden is quite a forward thinking and welcoming town and the area is an 'eyesore' so you never know...

Thank you
 
runnach said:

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Don't hold your breath. The Land Registry is in slight disarray and has been for some time I understand?
Situation exacerbated by the virus, along with everything else.

There are plots and strips of land around here that have literally 'disappeared' over the years, particularly when local councils were disbanded a few years back and it became a unitary County Council. No doubt that picture will be reflected in other places.

Good luck with it anyway (sic) (y) ;)
 
What locals say about the site

HebWeb Forum 2016 - Browns site

Brown's site new planning application
www.hebdenbridge.co.uk www.hebdenbridge.co.uk

Flood plain :confused:

Grey and black waste would fill and overflow I guess. Fire pi$$ed on I suspect unless it works as an advantage and nobody knows what to do with the area and waste can be made safe

I have never used an aire so thoughts are very welcome
 
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harrow said:
A high water table will also be a problem with septic tanks :(
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I suspect the water table wouldn't be a problem. The issue is Calder river catchment area is huge amounts of moorland upstream and the Calder tends to burst at Hebden and Mythomroyd rather than the water table rising (hope that makes sense). So making the waste secure and clearing the hard surface would hopefully only happen every few years. Millions has also been spent on flood defences in the valley.
 

The 1 minute point is amusing (sound on and contains swearing), although obviously the event was not! That's the main road and not the river
 
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As possible investment or reuse of land for any purpose, I personally would steer clear a flood plan area, looking to the future flooding is now part and package of UK living, and may only get worse due to climate change. It may also be difficult, if not expensive to get insurance on any development on the land.
Just my opinion.:)
 
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mjvw said:
As possible investment or reuse of land for any purpose, I personally would steer clear a flood plan area, looking to the future flooding is now part and package of UK living, and may only get worse due to climate change. It may also be difficult, if not expensive to get insures on any development on the land.
Just my opinion.:)
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I agree but I'm starting to think it might be an advantage as a private owner might want rid and the council have the manpower to cap the septic tanks and the road sweepers to clear in the event of a flood. The locals would like to see it being used so that's the hardest bit done sometimes. I only plan to write one email suggesting it but would like it to have some substance. I'm hoping someone comes along on here and says that sealing a septic tank is straightforward.

It's a long shot but reading recent threads I think it's worth an email as the general consensus on here tends to be that authorities need to see other working and profitable sites in place. I cant lose, nothing or win (y)
 
Tookey said:
I agree but I'm starting to think it might be an advantage as a private owner might want rid and the council have the manpower to cap the septic tanks and the road sweepers to clear in the event of a flood. The locals would like to see it being used so that's the hardest bit done sometimes. I only plan to write one email suggesting it but would like it to have some substance. I'm hoping someone comes along on here and says that sealing a septic tank is straightforward.

It's a long shot but reading recent threads I think it's worth an email as the general consensus on here tends to be that authorities need to see other working and profitable sites in place. I cant lose, nothing or win (y)
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Modern septic tanks are designed to be water tight, so the tank lid is sealable. The emptying point can also be designed with a screw down lid that could used if a storm is forecast, or alternatively it could be sited at a higher level above the mean flooding level if that is practical. The issue you will have is the outfall from the tank, particularly if near a watercourse. The EA will require the water quality of the outfall to be near drinking water quality if there is a chance of it getting into a watercourse, which means a filtration system, alternatively it could be handled on site with a soakaway/irrigation pipes but that would only work if the ground conditions are suitable, ie not clay. You might find there is more information on how the owners proposed to deal with effluent on the old planning applications for the site.
 
Tookey said:
I agree but I'm starting to think it might be an advantage as a private owner might want rid and the council have the manpower to cap the septic tanks and the road sweepers to clear in the event of a flood. The locals would like to see it being used so that's the hardest bit done sometimes. I only plan to write one email suggesting it but would like it to have some substance. I'm hoping someone comes along on here and says that sealing a septic tank is straightforward.

It's a long shot but reading recent threads I think it's worth an email as the general consensus on here tends to be that authorities need to see other working and profitable sites in place. I cant lose, nothing or win (y)
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It's always worth looking into and may be available without a massive outlay I guess it's all down to the risk verse reward factor. :) Found a link to septic tank sealing hope it helps. https://inspectapedia.com/septic/Septic_Tank_Abandonment_Guide.php Are you wanting to remove or install a tank.
 
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Tookey said:
I agree but I'm starting to think it might be an advantage as a private owner might want rid and the council have the manpower to cap the septic tanks and the road sweepers to clear in the event of a flood. The locals would like to see it being used so that's the hardest bit done sometimes. I only plan to write one email suggesting it but would like it to have some substance. I'm hoping someone comes along on here and says that sealing a septic tank is straightforward.

It's a long shot but reading recent threads I think it's worth an email as the general consensus on here tends to be that authorities need to see other working and profitable sites in place. I cant lose, nothing or win (y)
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Tookey
Any way forward like you are suggesting has got to be worth a try
So Keep us posted if you get a answer from the Council
 
Don't use that link to online land registry, use the gov.co.uk website. You can look up and get plans and title details from them for £3 each. I nearly Got caught with this company when I was searching!
 
REC said:
Don't use that link to online land registry, use the gov.co.uk website. You can look up and get plans and title details from them for £3 each. I nearly Got caught with this company when I was searching!
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You should also be able to get the ownership details from the latest planning application on the site for free, doesn't guarantee up to date info, but a starting point at least.
 
Tookey said:
What locals say about the site

HebWeb Forum 2016 - Browns site

Brown's site new planning application
www.hebdenbridge.co.uk www.hebdenbridge.co.uk

Flood plain :confused:

Grey and black waste would fill and overflow I guess. Fire pi$$ed on I suspect unless it works as an advantage and nobody knows what to do with the area and waste can be made safe

I have never used an aire so thoughts are very welcome
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If its big enough for a supermarket and car park it will be worth a fortune, it might even be part of tescos land bank ?
 
harrow said:
If its big enough for a supermarket and car park it will be worth a fortune, it might even be part of tescos land bank ?
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Quite possibly. Hebden populace would fight against that 'tooth n nail' and I don't exaggerate, very leftie/liberal, arty, eco population. Lidl's, Morrisons and soon to be finished Aldi within 5 miles so any supermarket might struggle to justify development but I suspect Tesco have some of the best commercial lawyers in the UK on their books
 
harrow said:
If its big enough for a supermarket and car park it will be worth a fortune, it might even be part of tescos land bank ?
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Quite possibly, at the very least the supermarket chain will have secured a long term option on the land which they will not negotiate on until they have explored every option for development.
 
There is quite a big history attached to that plot of land. It isn as simpe as you'd think.
 
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