Land At Holt Lane, Liverpool

Approximately 0.98 acres of land consisting of overgrowth throughout the site predominantly trees and vegetation. Additional remedial repairs would also be required including repairs to boundary fencing and pavement reinstatement. A Japanese knotweed survey was carried out in March 2025 finding no evidence of Japanese knotweed on site.

Liverpool City Council are welcoming Expressions of Interest to redevelop the site into industrial or business use. The property will be disposed of by way of an informal tender, the interested parties should put forward their expression of interest based on a reasonable market value offer. Their expression of interest should include the following:

- Financial Offer (How much the interested party are prepared to bid for the property).
- Proposed Scheme details/plans.
-Timescale for completion.
- Whether contact with the local planning department has been made.

It should be noted that there will be strict deadlines in place to make sure any proposed scheme that is granted is adhered to and work is commenced in a timely fashion.

Site Details & Location
The property is situated in the Belle Vale district of Liverpool, adjoining Holt Lane industrial estate and is in close proximity to Childwall golf club and close to Childwall Valley Road. The city centre is approximately six kilometres to the west. The M62 motorway is approximately one kilometre to the north.

Total Size Area
0.98 acres

Financial Offer
The City Council would consider all offers based on best consideration and above. In compliance with s123 of the Local Government Act 1972 the Council must achieve best consideration for all disposals.

Tenure
The City Council owns the freehold of the land and will be disposing of the freehold interest.

Rates
Please contact the below website for further information on business rates -

Planning
Interested parties should also make themselves aware of relevant planning policy. The area provides a wide range of mixed-use developments including residential, industrial and commercial. The Liverpool Local Plan 2013–2033 - Liverpool City Council/
The Planning Authority provide a pre-application service, details of which are on the attached link below. Any planning enquiries should be made through this process -


A formal pre-application enquiry would be strongly recommended to any interested party.

Considerations
The City Council is seeking expressions of interest from interested parties:
1. Acquisition via a 250 year lease with the option to acquire the freehold upon completion of associated building works.

2. To be redeveloped for industrial or business use subject to planning permission. It is to be noted that planning consent has not been applied for and it will be down to the purchaser to gain consent.

3. Planning permission to be applied for within 3 months of the sale completion date.

4. Works to be completed within 24 months of planning approval.

Formal Offers & Submission Process
Formal written offers are sought from interested parties who are required to provide the following information.
(i) Full details of the individual/company.
(ii) A financial offer for the property.
(iii) Details of planned use for the property.
1. Liverpool City Council would consider all offers based on best consideration and above. In compliance with s123 of the Local Government Act 1972 the Council must achieve best consideration for all disposals.

2. The Council is not bound to accept the highest or any offer made. (The Council has a duty to achieve best consideration taking into consideration the scheme and what benefits the public. However, no offer less than best consideration will be considered).

3. The Council reserves the right to shortlist the submitted offers pending future negotiation.

4. The Council reserves the right to end the tender process at any time.

5. Interested parties are expected to complete and pass the Councils Due Diligence process.

Additional Costs
The buyer will be responsible for the Council’s surveyor and legal fees at 5% and 4% + VAT of the sale price.