Summary - Land & Buildings by Cathlaw Lane Torphichen, West Lothian , EH48 EH48 4NN
1 bed 1 bath Mixed Use
Rural land with planning potential and strong transport links to nearby towns.
Huge plot approximately 1.84 hectares (3.65 acres) with extensive frontage
This substantial mixed‑use parcel sits at the southern gateway to Torphichen, offering elevated countryside views, wide road frontage and a large development footprint of approximately 1.84 hectares (3.65 acres). The site includes hardstanding and ruinous farm buildings set close to the lane, with the majority of land extending to the rear as rough grazing and open fields — attractive as a redevelopment or agricultural holding for the right buyer.
Planning permission for residential development was granted in 2020 but has since lapsed; the immediate eastern land has seen high‑end residential development, demonstrating local market interest. Transport links are strong: Bathgate and Linlithgow rail stations are within a short drive, and Edinburgh and Glasgow airports are readily accessible by motorway. The plot lies within the catchment for Linlithgow Academy and Torphichen Primary School is within walking distance, adding family appeal for future housing schemes.
Buyers should note material constraints: approximately 1.57 acres are identified as high surface‑flooding risk and the existing buildings are ruinous, with access currently closed and health‑and‑safety restrictions advised. The local area is classified as very deprived, which may affect immediate values but can present regeneration opportunity. No recent structural surveys have been carried out; purchasers should budget for demolition, remediation and updated planning consent. Broadband and mobile signals are excellent, useful for site management and marketing.
For an investor or developer seeking a prominent rural site with genuine scale and clear road and rail links, this parcel represents practical redevelopment potential subject to securing fresh planning and addressing flood and building‑condition issues. For agricultural buyers, the land offers grazing and cropping potential within a scenic Central Scotland setting, close to local amenities and country parks.
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