1.23-acre freehold town-centre plot with high traffic and strong retail adjacency, STP.
1. 1.23 acres (0.5 hectares) freehold town-centre development site
2. Prominent frontage with c.16,900 vehicles daily passing
3. Immediate adjacency to retail, food outlets and transport hubs
4. Currently a tarmacked car park with access off Quaker Way
5. Suitable for a wide range of uses, subject to planning (STP)
6. Excellent mobile signal and fast broadband connectivity
7. Very high local crime levels; security measures will be necessary
8. Located in a very deprived area; market and funding considerations apply
An unusually large, central town-centre development opportunity in Mansfield, offered as a 1.23-acre freehold site currently used as a tarmacked car park. Positioned off Quaker Way and adjacent to high-profile fast-food outlets and the Four Seasons shopping area, the plot benefits from excellent daily visibility (c.16,900 vehicles) and immediate access to public transport and retail footfall. The site’s scale and location suit retail, mixed-use or larger commercial schemes, subject to planning permission (STP).
The land is blank‑slate ready for redevelopment with existing vehicle access and off‑street parking; utilities and modern digital connectivity are strong (excellent mobile, fast broadband). Flood risk is low, and the prominent roadside frontage supports signage and customer access. The surrounding retail and leisure cluster — cafes, national chains, and transport hubs — increases the site’s commercial potential.
Buyers should weigh clear risks alongside the upside. The area records very high crime levels and sits within a very deprived neighbourhood profile, which will influence design, security requirements and potentially operator interest. Planning consent is required for new uses, and schemes will need to address local socio-economic constraints and market demand to secure end-users or finance.
This is a strategic acquisition for experienced investors or developers seeking a large town-centre plot with immediate visibility and strong transport links. The combination of size, centrality and freehold tenure presents a platform for schemes that incorporate active frontage, secure servicing and enhanced security measures to mitigate neighbourhood challenges.