Summary - OFFICES, HARRY FAIRCLOUGH, HOWLEY LANE WA1 2DN
1 bed 1 bath Residential Development
Freehold 1.4 acre site near Warrington centre with pending planning for 67 homes.
- Freehold site extending to circa 1.4 acres (0.570 hectares)
- Vacant two‑storey office circa 6,000 sq ft plus 5,904 sq ft workshop
- Pending planning for 67 affordable apartments (ref 2024/00302/FULM)
- Located ~0.5 miles from Warrington town centre and stations
- Derelict condition; demolition and asbestos remediation likely required
- Mixed industrial setting adjacent to the River Mersey
- Excellent mobile signal; average broadband and local amenities
- Planning not granted yet; purchase carries consenting risk
A substantial redevelopment opportunity close to Warrington town centre, offered freehold on a site of about 1.4 acres. The property comprises a vacant two‑storey office building (circa 6,000 sq ft), an additional rear workshop/office (about 5,904 sq ft) and a large industrial yard, all providing flexible massing for conversion or site clearance and rebuild.
A pending planning application proposes 67 affordable apartments (ref: 2024/00302/FULM), which is the principal value driver for a residential developer or housing investor. The site benefits from excellent links to Warrington railway stations and easy motorway access via the A50, while being only around half a mile from the town centre and local amenities.
Material considerations are straightforward: the buildings are derelict and in poor condition, described as unkempt and potentially containing asbestos, so demolition, asbestos removal and site remediation will be required. The site lies in a mixed industrial and commercial area adjacent to the River Mersey, which may influence design, layout and consenting requirements. The local socio-economic profile is mixed and the planning application is still pending — any purchase would carry planning risk.
For an investor or developer able to manage remediation and consent risk, this freehold plot offers scale and location advantages uncommon so close to Warrington centre. For those requiring secured consent, note the application status; for those seeking value uplift, the site presents clear refurbishment, redevelopment or new build potential.
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