Land off Burgh Lane South, PR7 3PY

LOCATION
The land is situated just off Burgh Lane South, within a semi-rural area south of Chorley and near the Eaves Green development. The nearest settlement is Chorley (approx. 1.5 miles to the north). There is excellent access to amenities, transport links and schools.
The site is also accessible to key road links including the A6, M61 and M6, while retaining a quiet and private setting.

LAND DESCRIPTION
The site consists of a central pond and surrounding banks. It is largely overgrown with vegetation and bounded by trees and fencing (in poor condition)..
New residential development adjoins the land.
The total site area is approximately 6.11 acres
The land is greenfield, with no known development history. It may have potential ecological interest and could lend itself to alternative uses (e.g. biodiversity offsetting, fishing, leisure), subject to appropriate consents.

TENURE
The property is Freehold and will be sold with vacant possession.

SERVICES
There are no known services connected to the site. Purchasers should make their own enquiries in relation to the availability of mains services.

PLANNING
The site lies within the Green Belt. It does not benefit from any existing planning consent. Purchasers must make their own enquiries with Chorley Borough Council regarding any proposed use or development.

LOCAL AUTHORITY
The local authority is Chorley Borough Council, Town Hall, Market Street, PR7 1DP. .

RIGHTS OF WAY, EASEMENTS AND WAYLEAVES
The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way, easements and wayleaves whether mentioned in these particulars or not.

OVERAGE
The sale is subject to an overage clause. The total overage will be at a rate of 25% of the uplift in value following the benefit and implementation of planning consent for residential or commercial development (non agricultural/equestrian) for a period of 50 years from the completion date.

BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME
No Basic Payment Scheme entitlements are included in the sale as it is no longer possible to transfer them. The land has not been entered into any environmental schemes.

METHOD OF SALE & GUIDE PRICE
Offers are invited for the whole. The land is offered for sale by informal tender.
Tender Date: 12 noon 22nd August 2025

Interested parties should complete the tender form and return it to MacMarshall's office on or before 12 noon on 22nd August 2025. Please place the tender form in a marked envelope indicating the address for the land and tender date. Any offers received in the marked envelopes will remain unopened until after the tender time. No emailed or faxed tenders can be accepted.

PROOF OF FUNDS
Proof of funds should accompany tender documents.

CLIENT DUE DILIGENCE
Any tender must be accompanied with certificated copies of two forms of formal identification.

VIEWINGS
Viewings are strictly by prior appointment only through the agents. Please do not attempt to access without prior arrangement.

HEALTH & SAFETY
Prospective purchasers are respectfully reminded that this is a greenfield site, and all necessary precautions should be taken when inspecting. Neither the vendors nor their agents accept responsibility for any loss, damage, or injury incurred during site visits.

AGENTS
Please contact either Sophie Marshall or Rob Mackenzie.