Former Mitchell’s of Lancaster, Brewery Lane, Lancaster

The property comprises two parcels of development land bisected by Brewery Lane, with the former Mitchell’s of Lancaster Brewery building forming a local landmark. The two sites extend to 1.39 acres (“West of Brewery Lane”) and 1.32 acres (“East of Brewery Lane”).

More specifically, West of Brewery Lane comprises a range of existing buildings including warehouses, workshops, former office spaces and cottages. These range in age and current condition, with several parts now largely overgrown alongside natural deterioration of the buildings.

East of Brewery Lane is the former brewery building itself and associated warehouses and workshops. The brewery building (known as the Malthouse) is Grade II Listed, however has had its internal floors removed historically. Assuming these were re-instated, the building could extend to some 17,600 sq ft, however the usual planning and listed building consents would need to be secured. Located immediately north of the Brewery Building is a warehouse that has been re-purposed to provide a leisure venue, known as Kanteena.

The site benefits from direct access to St Leonard’s Gate through 137 St Leonard’s Gate and an existing ginnel, notwithstanding the larger yard attached to one of the warehouse properties. Otherwise, the site is accessible by main roads on all sides, namely Lodge Street to the north, Edward Street to the east, Moor Lane to the south and St Leonard’s Gate to the west.

The site is located to the east of the city centre, towards the Lancaster Canal. Recently, the site was incorporated into the Council’s Canal Quarter masterplan and ultimately forms the gateway between the city centre and the proposed development area.

There are several existing landmarks in close proximity of the site, namely the Grand Theatre and The Dukes that are located immediately north and south of the site, and Dalton Square that is next to Lancaster Town Hall. The most central part of the site offers a gateway to the city centre from the Canal Quarter, with boundaries to St Leonard’s Gate and Moor Lane, converging towards St Nic’s Shopping Centre.

The site offers easy access to Caton Road, which connects directly to Junction 34 of the M6 motorway. Meanwhile Lancaster train station is approximately 0.5 miles to the west, close to Lancaster Castle, and Lancaster Bus Station is just 0.1 miles to the north west.