Summary - Shire Road, Thirsk, YO7 YO7 1BA
1 bed 1 bath Land
Huge freehold town-fringe plot with development potential near schools and town amenities.
• Freehold plot of approximately 9.09 acres with gated Shire Road access
• Extensive road frontages; reaches Stockton Road, Long Street and Cod Beck
• No planning consent; 40‑unit plan discussed but not submitted or approved
• Split-level topography down to a beck; technical assessment needed
• Residential context and Good-rated nearby schools enhance family appeal
• High local crime level — consider security and tenure impacts
• Excellent mobile signal; broadband speeds reported as average
• Large-scale site suitable for developers or investor-led projects
This substantial 9.09-acre freehold parcel on Shire Road, Thirsk, offers clear development appeal for developers or investors seeking a large town-fringe site. The land has gated road access, extensive road frontages and falls down to Cod Beck, giving a mix of elevated and riparian areas that could suit a variety of schemes. Several nearby primary and secondary schools have Good Ofsted ratings, enhancing family-market appeal for future housing.
There is currently no planning approval. Informal discussions about a potential 40‑unit scheme have taken place but no application has been submitted or approved; any purchaser should allow time and budget for formal planning, surveys and statutory consents. The site’s split-level topography and riverside boundary are opportunities for varied layouts but will require technical assessment and likely additional infrastructure costs.
Practical strengths include gated access from Shire Road, freehold tenure and excellent mobile signal. The plot sits in a small‑town fringe setting with residential properties nearby and average broadband speeds. Note the local crime level is recorded as high, which may influence scheme design, tenure mix and purchaser perception and should be factored into viability and mitigation measures.
This is a clear opportunity for a buyer able to manage the planning process and deliver a medium‑large residential scheme or alternative development subject to consent. The scale and location offer scope for value creation, but the lack of permissions and site-specific technical considerations mean this is a project for experienced purchasers or investor-developers prepared to progress surveys and applications.
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