Rag Lane, Thurgoland, S35

Site Introduction

The site extends to 5.94 Acres (2.4Ha), is currently in agricultural use and sits at the Western fringe of Thurgoland with frontage onto the A629. The site slopes gently from North to South and West to East.

Thurgoland is an attractive and well-regarded village located within the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley. The village is situated 7km Southwest of Barnsley and 15km Northwest of Sheffield (Appendix 2). The A629 runs through the village and provides a link to the wider road network , along with regular bus services to Barnsley, Penistone, Stocksbridge and Sheffield. Thurgoland benefits from a good range of amenities, such as a Doctors surgery, Primary school and a number of Public houses.

Opportunity

We are seeking a partner to promote this site through the Local Plan Review process on our behalf, whether it be by way of a House Builder Option Agreement or a Planning Promotional Agreement with a promoter. We would expect any partner to promote the site at their cost and risk, as thoroughly as possible, showcasing the site's attributes and demonstrating its suitability, sustainability, deliverability and availability.

Tender Process

We would ask all proposals to be received in writing at the office of the selling agent (details below) by noon Thursday 30th October 2025. We will consider electronic copies provided the hard copies follow on in the post. Any proposal should contain the terms (% take, length of contract, extension provision, fees/ deposits payable etc) and also a track record of successful land promotions, ideally in BMBC. Furthermore, we would ask that you notify us if you are currently promoting land in Barnsley, detailing what it is and where it is, so we can gauge whether we think it represents an conflict of interest or otherwise.