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Castleford Civic Centre, Ferrybridge Road, Castleford, WF10 4JL

POA
Avison Young (UK) Limited, Land & Development
SIZE AVAILABLE

88,862 sq ft

8,256 sq m

SECTOR

Land for sale

Key features

  • Expressions of interest are to be submitted by 12 noon on Thursday 24 April, 2025.
  • Excellent redevelopment or reuse opportunity for a mix of uses, subject to necessary consents.
  • The Civic Centre and Assembly Rooms site measures approximately 1.5 acres (0.61 ha), whilst the connected buildings measure c. 46,200 sq ft (4,293 sq m) and c. 13,000 sq ft (1,213 sq m) respectively.
  • The car park is approximately 0.54 acres (0.22 ha).

Description

Description
Deadline for Expressions of Interest - 12 noon on Thursday 24 April, 2025

An excellent opportunity to acquire buildings and land with significant development potential.

The buildings were built in 1970 and their current uses are as offices and events venue. The building is concrete framed, and is clad in a combination of brickwork and pre-cast concrete panels. The office element extends to c.46,200 sqft whilst the Assembly Rooms measure c.13,000 sqft. There are 25 car parking spaces on the site north of Ferrybridge Road which measures c.1.5 acres.

The car park on the south side of Ferrybridge Rd is also included in this opportunity. It is largely flat and measures c.0.54 acres.

There is an electricity substation in an undercroft area, below the offices. Discussions are ongoing regarding the relocation of this facility.

Location
Castleford Civic Centre is located just outside the centre of Castleford, approximately 0.5 miles to the east of the main bus station and train station.

Castleford is a popular town with a wide range of local amenities. The Civic Centre is located to the west of Castleford Academy (Ofsted rating: “Outstanding”).

The properties are located 1.2 miles to the north of junction 32 of the M62.

Viewings
A strict ‘by appointment only’ viewing protocol is in place for internal inspection and these will take place on a designated day. If you wish to attend, please contact us to book your appointment.

Expressions of interest are to be submitted by 12 noon on Thursday 24 April, 2025

Specifications
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Dataroom
A pack of supporting technical and legal information in addition to a Guidance Note and Expressions of Interest Proforma is available in the dataroom.

This can be accessed at:

Method of Marketing and Future Sale
We are seeking expressions of interest from the market from suitably experienced and funded potential purchasers.

It is likely that the Council will then pursue a disposal of the property, via informal tender, to a shortlist of interested parties, in due course.

The Council reserves the right not to pursue a sale nor to accept the highest or any offer received in the event an informal tender process is initiated.

Basis of Proposals
Expressions of interest should be submitted using the Expressions of Interest Proforma available in the dataroom.

A guidance document, also available in the dataroom, provides further instructions on the basis of the proposals to be submitted and the supporting information to be provided.

Please note that interested parties will be required to submit high level scheme/end use proposals, confirmation of funding, evidence of track record of similar projects and indicative high level gross financial proposals as part of their expression of interest proposal.

Energy Performance Certificates

EPCEPC

Brochures

Castleford Civic Centre, Ferrybridge Road, Castleford, WF10 4JL

NEAREST STATIONS

Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode
  • Castleford Station0.5 miles
  • Glasshoughton Station1.1 miles
  • Pontefract Tanshelf Station2.3 miles

About Avison Young (UK) Limited, Land & Development

65 Gresham Street, London, EC2V 7NQ

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