Description
A rare opportunity to acquire a strategically located development site extending to approximately 0.8 hectares (2.00 acres), situated within the established Churnet Park commercial and retail area in Leek, Staffordshire.
The site comprises predominantly vacant grassland with areas of mature vegetation and benefits from direct access via Abbey Green Road. Positioned adjacent to the existing McDonald's drive-thru and close to Sainsbury's and other commercial occupiers, the site occupies an accessible location within the Leek Development Boundary.
The property benefits from a strong planning history, including previous outline consent and reserved matters approval for residential development, together with policy support for a range of potential future uses. The site may be suitable for:
Residential development (subject to planning)
Employment uses
Commercial / business uses
Light industrial or trade counter development
The site is considered brownfield in nature and is located in an area identified for growth within the Staffordshire Moorlands Local Plan. Its proximity to existing employment uses, retail provision and residential neighbourhoods makes it an attractive opportunity for developers, investors and owner occupiers alike.
Leek town centre lies within approximately 20 minutes' walking distance, with excellent road connections via the A523 to Stoke-on-Trent, Macclesfield and the wider region.
Rent / Price
Offers invited from interested parties
Terms
The property is sold subject to a pre-emption agreement. Prospective purchasers should be aware that the pre-emption rights must be addressed before a sale can be completed, which may affect transaction timescales.
Location
The site is situated on Churnet Way within the established Churnet Park commercial and retail area on the north-western edge of Leek.
Churnet Park is a well-known mixed-use destination comprising retail, trade counter, leisure and employment uses, including the adjoining McDonald's drive-thru and nearby Sainsbury's supermarket. The surrounding area also includes a mix of residential neighbourhoods and commercial occupiers, creating a highly accessible and sustainable development location.
The site benefits from convenient access to the A523, one of the principal routes serving Leek, providing strong road connectivity to:
Stoke-on-Trent approximately 10 miles south-west
Macclesfield approximately 13 miles north-west
Manchester approximately 30 miles north
Leek town centre is within walking distance and offers a wide range of amenities including supermarkets, restaurants, schools, healthcare facilities and leisure provision.
The area is well served by local bus routes operating along the A523, with connections to Leek town centre, Macclesfield and surrounding settlements.
Strictly by appointment with agents.
Planning Use Comments
The site falls within the administrative area of Staffordshire Moorlands District Council and is located within the Leek Development Boundary.
The property benefits from a positive planning history, having previously formed part of wider approved redevelopment proposals at Churnet Park. Historically, the site benefited from:
Outline planning permission for a mixed-use redevelopment including residential, employment and retail uses (Ref: SMD/2010/0201)
Reserved Matters approval for the construction of 39 dwellings (Ref: SMD/2013/1098)
Whilst the previous residential consent has now lapsed, the historic approvals establish a strong precedent for redevelopment of the site.
Planning policy support exists for a range of future uses including:
Residential development (Use Class C3)
Commercial, Business and Service uses (Use Class E)
Industrial / Storage & Distribution uses
Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries with the Local Planning Authority regarding the potential redevelopment of the site.
