Property Details: • Type: Plot • Tenure: N/A • Floor Area: N/A
Key Features: • An edge of settlement development site extending to approximately 0.57acres ( 0.23Ha) or thereabouts with Permission in Principle for the erection of up to four new build dwellings (stage 1) principle • Maximum floor area of 1,000m² (250m²/dwelling)
• An exciting opportunity to purchase a development opportunity for a group of self-builders or a small/medium sized developer in a semi-rural setting yet highly accessible location
• A convenient and accessible location close to the amenities of Whalley and Clitheroe within the sought after Ribble Valley
• For sale by private treaty as a whole
Location: • Nearest Station: Whalley Station • Distance to Station: 0.46406719309150907 miles
Agent Information: • Address: Suite 9 Grindleton Business Centre, The Spinney, Grindleton, Clitheroe BB7 4DH
Full Description: LOCATION<br />The site that is for sale will be accessed from Spinners Vale (a highway which is to be adopted) within the Redrow Homes Calder Grange development in the settlement of Billington which is situated in Borough of the Ribble Valley.<br /><br />The site is located approximately 1 mile to the south west of the village of Whalley, approximately 5 miles from the town of Clitheroe, approximately 6.9 miles from Blackburn and approximately 13 miles from Preston.<br /><br />The site is within easy reach of a wide range of services and amenities which can be accessed on foot or bicycle. Within Billington, there is a village store, St Augustine’s R C High School, children’s play area, the Billington & Whalley Brass Band Club and a children’s nursery.<br /><br />The site is within walking distance of the popular village of Whalley where a wide range of services can be accessed including a thriving high street of independent shops, convenience stores, pubs, restaurants, fast food takeaways, dentists, medical centre, churches, Whalley Primary School and Oakhill School and Nursery, bus services and a train station. <br />DESCRIPTION<br />The development site is a relatively level and broadly rectangular piece of land which measures approximately 45m x 90m and has an area of approximately 0.57acres (0.23Ha) or thereabouts.<br /><br />The site was recently used as a compound to facilitate the development of Calder Grange and it looks onto a balancing pond which provides part of the surface water attenuation from the completed Redrow site.<br /><br />The entire site lies in Flood Zone 1 which has the lowest risk of flooding and the EA flood map indicates that there is no risk of surface water flooding.<br /><br />PLANNING<br />Permission in principle under planning application: 3/2026/0249 was granted for the erection of up to 4 dwelling on 5 May 2026. A copy of the decision notice is included with these particulars.<br /><br />The second stage application which deals with the details and technical matters is yet to be determined and this provides the purchaser with the opportunity to secure permission for dwellings of their own design. If the four proposed dwellings are all of an equal size each can provide up to 250m² of internal floor space, a total floorspace of up to 1,000m².<br /><br />A copy of the red edge plan submitted with the application (which includes an access strip which is not included in the sale but which is subject to full rights of access) is included with these particulars.<br /><br />SERVICES<br />Connection to services should be available in the adjacent highway network.<br /><br />TENURE<br />The land is currently registered to Redrow Homes who have a legal obligation to transfer it back to the vendor no later than 2 March 2027.<br /><br />WAYLEAVES, EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS OF WAY<br />A public footpath crosses the site running parallel with the south western boundary. There are no other wayleaves or easements known to affect the property.<br /><br />LOCAL AUTHORITY<br />Ribble Valley Borough Council, Council Offices, Church Walk, Clitheroe, BB7 2RA<br /><br />METHOD OF SALE<br />The property is offered for sale as a whole by private treaty.<br /><br />VIEWINGS<br />The property can be viewed during daylight hours with a copy of the details. What3words: What3words: ///unguarded.plots.trip <br /><br />PLANS AND AREAS<br />The plans in these particulars are a copy of the Ordnance Survey data from Promap. All plans are for identification purposes only and areas are approximate and subject to verification in the title documents.<br /><br />MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS<br />Prospective buyers should be aware that in the event they submit an offer to purchase the property, which is accepted by the vendors on the property, it is required that they provide documents in relation to money laundering regulations to prove identity and source of funding. A company called ‘Coadjute’ provide reports for us, with a cost of £45 (Inc VAT) per person in order for us to complete our due-diligence. <br /><br />IMPORTANT INFORMATION<br />Gary Hoerty Associates for themselves and for the vendors or lessors of this property whose agent they are, give notice that:<br />All descriptions, plans, dimensions, references to condition or suitability for use, and necessary permissions for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct and any intending purchasers or tenants should not rely on them as statements of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them; b. Any electrical or other appliances on the property have not been tested, nor have the drains, heating, plumbing or electrical installations. All intending purchasers are recommended to carry out their own investigations before contract; c. No person in the employment of Gary Hoerty Associates has any authority to make or give any representations or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property. These particulars are produced in good faith and are set out as a general guide only and do not constitute any part of a contract; d. The particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intended purchasers or lessees, and do not constitute an offer or contract nor any part thereof.
