Coote Lane, Whitestake, Preston, Lancashire

*FOR SALE BY INFORMAL TENDER*
Wednesday 6th May 2026 by 12 noon

An excellent opportunity to acquire a strategic block of 4.00 acres (1.62 hectares) of agricultural land which is strategically located on the south of the well known “Pickering’s Farm” development proposals which forms a major circa 195-acre residential development site in south Penwortham area of South Ribble which has been approved for approximately 1,100 homes and associated facilities, the Pickering's site has been promoted and developed by Taylor Wimpey and Homes England and being one of the largest strategic allocations in the South Ribble area during the plan period.
The land itself is clearly shown within the latest Central Lancashire Local Plan (2023-2041) as forming part of the SS6 Pickering Farm allocation area. (reference: Policy SS6 (A+B): Strategic Site Allocation – Pickering’s Farm, Penwortham)

The land immediately adjoins the West Coast mainline to the eastern boundary, and to the north is bordered by hawthorn hedging. To the west is partially unfenced with the ownership of the blue hatched area being held for a full right of way for the adjacent land owner. Gated access onto Coote Lane.

The land is strategically located with obvious alternative use potential in time subject to planning consent. The land would suit strategic land investors, developers and speculator.

Basis of Offers:
The Vendors will consider offers on based upon a freehold purchase without an Overage Clause/Development Clawback or with a suitable clause with the trigger being change of use for Residential or Commercial usage. Please see general remarks for further details.
PLEASE CLEARLY STATE YOUR PREFERNCE AND OFFER WITHIN THE TENDER FORM