Land For Sale in Scarisbrick, Ormskirk, Lancashire

The site currently comprises a detached dwelling with garage, occupying a plot of approx. 0.246 acre (996 m / 10,720 ft). The existing buildings are considered suitable for demolition to facilitate redevelopment, or a may be suitable for refurbishment. The land is broadly level and set back from Southport Road, with vehicular access available from New Hall Drive.

Known locally as Pinfold Garage, the property comprises a former motor vehicle workshop, office/WC and forecourt, alongside a detached domestic garage. The buildings are arranged along the established frontage of Smithy Lane. The northern portion of the main building dates from the mid-19th century and adjoins Grade II Listed Smithy House. This structure is identified by West Lancashire Borough Council as a non-designated heritage asset due to its historic form and contribution to the character of the Conservation Area. It presents a strong basis for a heritage-led residential conversion & development, supported through WLBC's pre-application advice. The site extends to approximately 0.0635 ha (0.16 acres) and is generally level. The former forecourt area, now redundant, offers a logical position for a sympathetically designed new-build dwelling (subject to pp), forming the second element of the proposed redevelopment. The property has been vacant since 2021, following its long-standing use as a motor repair and sales garage. As a historic filling station, the site contains redundant underground fuel tanks, with a specialist quotation of £10,000 obtained for their safe removal, a copy of which is available on request. The surrounding area comprises attractive historic cottages and open countryside, giving the site an important visual and heritage context. Redevelopment presents an opportunity to enhance the Conservation Area, remove a redundant commercial use,

Subject to confirmation with the Deeds, we understand the total site area extends to approximately 0.42 acres, Outline Planning Permission (2023/0501/OUT) granted for the construction of two pairs of semi - detached two storey affordable homes, each with two car parking spaces and enclosed rear gardens, with access road and turning head. A copy of the Section 106 agreement is available upon request.