Garstang Road, Broughton, Preston, Lancashire

FOR SALE BY INFORMAL TENDER BY
*12 NOON WEDNESDAY 19TH AUGUST 2026*

An exciting and rare Preston redevelopment opportunity, the site has a total gross area of 2.91 acres (1.17 hectares) ota, set centrally within the plot is the property known as Greyrigg which was originally a private Arts and Crafts Style residence, built around 1900, later becoming a Care Home in the 1980s which closed in the early 2020s.
Following its closure various applications have been submitted, with the latest live application 06/2024/1086 being an outline application seeking approval for access only for residential development of 23 dwellings (all other matters reserved).

Description :
The site extends to a gross area of approximately 2.91 acres (1.17 hectares), predominantly of level land. The site boundaries are as the sale plan with vehicular access directly onto the roundabout the B6241 Eastway. Which give easy access to all the major routes in the area.

Location :
The site sits in a strategic and sought-after position on the northern edge of the urban area of Preston, close to the Broughton Interchange with easy access onto the B6241 (Eastway). The property is highly secluded with trees around the perimeter of the site giving a high level degree of seclusion and privacy yet within an easy accessible location, close to all amenities and main arterial roads.

The land lies to the southern side of the M55 motorway and partly within the North West Preston Strategic growth Location. To the west of the site is a recent development which includes Lidl, Costa Coffee and a range of independent and supporting retail uses in smaller units. To the south are residential properties and just a short distance includes Brick Veil Mosque being the award winning contemporary place of worship located just north of the Broughton Interchange.

Planning :
The site has a number of planning applications shown on the planning portal, The most recent application being “Outline Application seeking approval for access only for residential development of 23 dwellings (all other matters reserved)” under Application number 06/2024/1086 available on Preston City Council’s Planning Portal. However the site has potential for a wide range of potential uses given its position and access subject to planning consent.