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The subject site for sale comprises a cleared area of land totalling approximately 0.87 hectares (2.14 acres). Planning permission has been granted, through appeal, for the erection of extra care accommodation includingno.72apartments and decked car park with associated private amenity space, landscaping, substation and vehicular access alterations at Chocolate Works Residents Parking, Bishopthorpe Road, York Y023 1LG in accordance with the terms of the application Ref 23/00608/FULM –decision dated 15th March 2024. As part of this planning permission, there is no affordable housing provision to be provided. A copy of the S106 agreement can be found in the data room. The historic City of York is a worldwide tourist attraction. With a population of 198,000, its economy was built on manufacturing, notably in the railway and confectionery sectors. In recent years it has diversified into service and scientific research sectors. The City enjoys excellent communications. The regional motorway network is readily accessible and there is a high speed rail link from York to London with a fastest journey time of less than 2 hours. York Railway Station is 2 miles from the site. Terry’s Car Park site at the Chocolate Works occupies a prominent and attractive location immediately adjacent to the famous York Knavesmire Racecourse, within 1 mile of York City Centre and 25 miles of Leeds City Centre. The site is located in the Bishopthorpe Road area of the city, which has been likened to London’s Notting Hill. A perfect location for a care facility, surrounded by local amenities, close to York city centre.