Range Bank, Halifax, Calderdale

– 0.52 Acres of Freehold Amenity Land with Long-Term Potential, adjacent to 24 Range Bank, Halifax HX3 6LB
Guide Price: £25,000+*

A freehold parcel of wooded land of approximately 2,105 sq m (0.52 acres), adjacent to 24 Range Bank in an established residential area of Halifax. It offers amenity use now and possible future development, subject to obtaining the necessary consents. For sale by auction at Claridge's, Mayfair, on Wednesday 28 October 2026.

The Land

The land extends to approximately 2,104.88 sq m (0.52 acres) and is offered freehold with vacant possession. Mapping shows it as a wooded area, with mature trees and natural vegetation, set among established housing.

It currently suits private amenity use, woodland or nature conservation, or use as a garden or green space. Other uses, including small-scale residential development, would be subject to obtaining planning permission and all other necessary consents.

The auctioneers have not inspected the land. Buyers must inspect it themselves and read the legal pack in full.

Future Potential and Overage

A previous owner has placed an overage provision on the land. If planning permission is obtained or the land is developed in future, a payment will be due to that previous owner. This shows the land has been seen as having possible future development value. However, it is not evidence that planning permission would be granted. Any overage payment would also reduce the buyer's share of any uplift in value.

The full terms of the overage are set out in the legal pack: the percentage, how long it lasts, and what triggers payment. Buyers must take legal advice on them before bidding.

Planning

There is no planning permission on the land. Planning in the area is governed by the Calderdale Local Plan, adopted in 2023, together with the council's Placemaking and Design Guide. Because the land is wooded, any proposal would need to protect trees and wildlife where possible. It would also need to meet biodiversity net gain requirements and deal with access, drainage and services.

Some trees may be protected by Tree Preservation Orders. Buyers should check this with Calderdale Council, and are advised to commission tree and ecology surveys and take independent planning advice.

The Location

Range Bank is a residential street to the north-east of Halifax town centre, which is about a mile away. Nearby are the Piece Hall, Halifax Minster and Eureka! The National Children's Museum, along with supermarkets, shops and cafés. Halifax station has services to Leeds, Bradford and Manchester. The A58 and A629 connect to the M62.

The Auction

[Lot TBC] will be offered at Palace Auctions London's live and online auction at Claridge's, Brook Street, Mayfair, London W1K 4HR, on Wednesday 28 October 2026 at 12 noon, unless sold prior. You can bid in the room, online, by telephone or by proxy.

Guide price: £25,000+*
Deposit: 10%, payable on exchange
Buyer's premium: £2,000 + VAT
Contract documents charge: £850 + VAT
Completion: typically within 28 days, as set out in the Special Conditions

The legal pack, including the title, searches and the overage terms, is available before the auction. Buyers should take independent legal, planning and valuation advice before bidding.

Viewings and Enquiries

The land may be viewed from the road. Anyone entering the site does so at their own risk.

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*Guide price plus buyer's premium and fees. The reserve will not be more than 10% above a single-figure guide.