St. James Church, Accrington, BB5 4JP

Description
St. James Church is an redundant church in St James’ Road, Church, Hyndburn, Lancashire, England. It was an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Accrington, the archdeaconry of Blackburn, and the diocese of Blackburn until November 2015 when it was closed. A Church has been on the site since 642AD. The tower dates back to the late medieval period, the nave 1804-5, and chancel 1895-6. (Tower under repair following fire, 1983).

For further information relating to the Historic England listing please follow this link: Area: In relation to the site area for disposal, this will be agreed with the purchaser having regard to the extent of burials within the churchyard.

Planning/Future uses: The property benefits from F1 use and similar uses such as education, museum, public hall will not require a change of use. The property may also be suitable for alternative uses or redevelopment which will be subject to Planning and Listed Building consent.

Location
St. James Church is located fronting St. James Road and is a short drive to the centres of Accrington, Oswaldtwistle, Blackburn and Burnley.

- Accrington: 1.2 miles.
- Oswaldtwistle: 1.7 miles.
- Blackburn: 5 miles.
- Burnley: 8.5 miles.

Rateable Value
Rateable value: N/A.
Small Business Rates Multiplier 2023/24: 49.9p.
Hyndburn Borough Council on .

Tenure
We understand that the property is Freehold.
Title Number: TBC.

Price/VAT/Offers
Offers in the region of £75,000 SUBJECT TO CONTRACT.
We understand that VAT is not payable on the sale.
Offers in writing by email to include:
- Proposed future use for the property.
- Offer price plus proof of available funds.
- Details of proposed alterations to the building.

Services
Mains services are available to the building including gas, electric, water and drainage.

Planning
Use class F1. Sale will be subject to planning and listed building consent for the proposed future use.

Grade II* Listing
Heritage Category: Listed Building
Grade: II*
List Entry Number: 1072728
Date first listed: 09-Mar-1984
List Entry Name: CHURCH OF ST JAMES
Statutory Address 1: CHURCH OF ST JAMES, ST JAMES’ ROAD

The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.

County: Lancashire
District: Hyndburn (District Authority)
Parish: Non Civil Parish
National Grid Reference: SD
Website:

Legal Costs/Conditions
Each party to pay their own legal costs.
Subject to Contract and Restrictive Covenants relating to future use of the property.
The Church Commissioners making and bringing a Pastoral (Church Buildings Disposal) Scheme into effect and agreeing the future of any burials, monuments or tombstones within the churchyard.