21 Union Street, Accrington , Lancashire BB5 1PL
- PROPERTY TYPE
Commercial Property
- SIZE
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Key features
- To be offered on Wednesday 22 April
- Vacant Shop
- Prior Approval for change of use of first floor to 8 residential units(1)
- Arranged over Ground and First Floor
- Asset management opportunity with the option to sub-divide
- Comprising 7,576 sq ft
- VAT is applicable
- Vacant
Description
StrapLine
Auction Sale - 21/04/2026 - To book viewings, view the legal pack and register to bid please refer to the full sales particulars on the Savills Auctions websiteVacant shop with prior approval for first floor residential to provide 8 flats. Shop maybe suitable for sub division.
Description
The property is arranged over ground and one upper floor to provide a shop with ancillary accommodation.
The property benefits from serviced access to the rear.
Location
21 Union Street occupies a prominent position in Accrington town centre, within the Hyndburn borough of Lancashire. The property sits immediately adjacent to the Arndale Shopping Centre and is a short walk from Accrington Bus Station, forming part of a well established retail pitch surrounded by national operators including Subway, Santander, Coral, Boots Pharmacy, EE, Ladbrokes and Poundland.
Accrington lies approximately 4 miles east of Blackburn, 6 miles west of Burnley, 13 miles east of Preston, and 20 miles north of Manchester, benefitting from strong regional connectivity.
Transport
Bus - A short walk from Accrington Bus Station, providing frequent local and regional services.
Rail- Accrington Train Station is also within easy walking distance, offering direct rail links across East Lancashire and wider commuter routes.
Road - The town enjoys strong road connections, lying approximately 4 miles east of Blackburn, 6 miles west of Burnley, and 20 miles north of Manchester, with convenient access to the regional highway network.
Tenancy
Vacant
Accommodation
Ground Floor - 356 sq m (3,831 sq ft)
First Floor - 348 sq m (3,745 sq ft)
Total - 704 sq m (7,576 sq ft)
Planning
(1)The property benefits from prior approval (Ref 11/25/0303) (September 2025) for Partial Change of use of 21 Union St, Accrington BB5 1PL (Class E) to 8no, flats (Class C3)
All enquiries in this regard should be made with the local authority: Hyndburn Borough Council
21 Union Street, Accrington , Lancashire BB5 1PL
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Accrington Station0.2 miles
- Church & Ostwaldwistle Station1.0 miles
- Huncoat Station1.5 miles
Notes
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