FOR SALE R1218 - Residential Development Land at Knowle Farm, Blackburn Road, Chorley, PR6 8TN

Description

The extensive site is currently semi rural in character and enjoys a most

attractive setting from where there are panoramic views stretching across

to the coast yet it is close to comprehensive amenities, access into the

town centre and onto the M61 motowary intersection providing easy links

for commuters and the whole of the north west region.

It has the additional appeal of extensive waterside frontage to the Leeds

Liverpool Canal and is within strolling distance of Johnson Hillocks

regarded as one of prettiest set of locks on the waterways.

Planning

In Chorley Council’s Local Plan (2012-2026) the site is part of a larger area

allocated for a mix of employment and housing use, subject to Policies

HS1.8 and EP1.

The northern portion of the allocation is currently being developed for

employment/commercial use and from discussions with the Planning

Officer residential development would be welcome on the remaining land.

Pre Application Advice has been received from Lancashire County Council

Highways which confirms access onto Blackburn Road is permissible,

subject to design. Internal service roads will be required to comply with

standard gradients.

An Ecology Survey and Report has been commissioned to establish the

Biodiversity Net Gain likely requirements.

Services

All main services are available but purchasers are advised to make their

own enquiries.

A foul water sewer, which is subject to an Easement runs through the site

north to south.

Tenure

The site will be sold Freehold and free from Chief Rent.

To View

By appointment with the Agents although an initial appreciation of the site

can be obtained from Blackburn Road.