Land

Our Summary

• No current planning consent for development; limited long-term hope value under strict planning policy
• Registration and anti-money laundering checks required for all bidders; full auction support provided
• For Sale by Public Auction – 49 Acres Amenity Land, Bolventor, Bodmin Moor, Cornwall PL15 Property Overview Palace Auctions London proudly presents a rare opportunity to acquire approximately 49 acres (19
• Its planning status reflects its location within the Bodmin Moor section of the Cornwall National Landscape (formerly AONB) and a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), ensuring the highest level of landscape and environmental protection
• The property is offered for sale by public auction, with a guide price of £150,000–£160,000, and all legal and technical documentation available in the comprehensive legal pack
• The Cornwall Local Plan incorporates these requirements and includes specific policies for development in rural areas, protected landscapes, and agricultural land
• Permitted Uses and Planning Constraints The land’s primary permitted use is agricultural, as defined by Section 336 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990
• Certain types of agricultural development are allowed without full planning permission under the General Permitted Development Order (GPDO) 2015 (as amended), such as the erection, extension, or alteration of agricultural buildings (subject to size and location limits), construction of hardstanding, and fencing or gates
• Article 4 Directions may further restrict permitted development rights in sensitive areas, requiring a full planning application for works that would otherwise be permitted
• Land used for grazing horses as part of an agricultural operation may be considered agricultural, but recreational or commercial equestrian use (such as stables, riding schools, or livery) generally requires a change of use application and planning permission, with limited permitted development rights
• The likelihood of securing planning permission for residential or commercial development is extremely low, and any future uplift in value should be regarded as speculative
• The legal pack, available for download from the Palace Auctions website, includes the official copy of the register of title (CL328655), title plan, special conditions of sale, local authority searches, access documentation, and any relevant planning correspondence