Total of 8126 sq ft of G.I.A with planning for 6 residential dwellings.

Location

The site is in Ackton, a popular residential area near Featherstone, Wakefield, overlooking Green Belt land. It is well placed for commuters, with Normanton and Castleford (2.5 miles) offering amenities, Wakefield (5 miles) and Leeds (12 miles) nearby, and junction 31 of the M62 just 1.5 miles south. The M62 provides links to Liverpool, Hull, Manchester, Bradford, Leeds and Wakefield, with connections to the M1 and A1(M) within 6 miles.

Description – edged red on plan

The 0.22 ha (0.55 acre) site comprises former agricultural buildings, including barns, brick units, and a stable, with access from Loscoe Lane (B6134). Permission allows for six townhouses in two terrace blocks of three, formed from the demolition of the stable block on the southern edge and from the Class Q conversion of the northern barn. There are two grass paddocks (3.68 acres and edged blue) available separately for £60,000 with an overage clause.

The grass paddocks are sold subject to an overage clause for a period of 20 years whereby 50% of the uplift in value is reserved to the vendors on the implementation of Planning Permission being granted for any use other than agricultural, equestrian and horticultural.

Viewing

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VAT

It is understood that the property is not assessed for VAT and any offers made will be on that basis.

Anti-Money Laundering Regulations

The Agent must comply with Anti Money Laundering regulations. As part of the requirements, the Agent must obtain evidence of the identity and proof of address of potential buyers. Prior to an offer being accepted, all parties who are purchasing must provide the necessary evidence.

Planning

The property’s historical use was agricultural and planning has been permitted for the residential schemes granted on 20/09/2024 that are likely to fall within the C3 planning use class. Separate details of the newbuild detailed consent and prior approval to the Class Q consent can be found on the Wakefield Metropolitan District Council Website under the application references –23/02403/FUL and 23/02402/COUQ, respectively.

Local Authority

Wakefield Metropolitan District Council, Town Hall, Wood Street, Wakefield, WF1 2HQ

Solicitors

Wrigleys Solicitors
3rd floor, 3 Wellington Place, Leeds, LS1 4AP
FAO: Alisdair Inglis

Joint Selling Agents

For further information please contact:

Stephensons Rural, Murton
James Stephensonor James Bramley

Stephensons Estate Agents, Selby
Tom Brooks
Please see the Sales Brochure for agent contact details.