Summary - Land Adjacent To Emstead Works, Old Lane, Halifax HX3 5QN
1 bed 1 bath Land
Large sloping site with pending consent for 25 homes, ideal for small developers.
1. 1.59 acres (0.64 ha) residential development site
2. Planning application pending for up to 25 dwellings (Ref: 19/00793/FUL)
3. Sloping triangular plot, overgrown with trees and shrubs
4. No flood risk; excellent mobile signal and fast broadband
5. Bordered by woodland and public footpath; potential attractive plots
6. Very deprived area with high local crime rates
7. Tenure unknown; buyer to verify title and legal matters
8. Site clearance and groundwork likely to be required
This 1.59-acre triangular site on Old Lane, Boothtown, Halifax offers a clear residential development opportunity with a current planning application (Ref: 19/00793/FUL) pending consideration for 25 dwellings. The land slopes east-to-west, is overgrown with trees and shrubs, and is bordered by wooded areas and a public footpath, giving potential for woodland-facing plots and communal green space.
The plot benefits from no flood risk, excellent mobile signal and fast broadband—practical advantages for modern housing. Nearby schools include highly rated options such as Trinity Academy Halifax and North Halifax Grammar School, which may help sales or lettings for family-oriented units. The site’s size and layouts shown in the application suggest scope for varied dwelling sizes and private gardens or shared amenity space.
Buyers should note this is a constrained local market: the wider area is classified as a transitional Eastern European neighbourhood with very high deprivation and high local crime rates. Planning is pending, not approved, and tenure is unknown. The land is overgrown and sloped, so costs for clearance, drainage, access formation and groundwork should be factored into any purchase and build budget.
Suitability: this parcel is best suited to developers or investors prepared to manage planning risk and local market challenges. There is clear development potential, but realistic appraisals of build costs, marketing strategy and site preparation are essential before committing.
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