Summary - Former MOD Site, Old Hall Road, Bromborough, Wirral, North West, CH62 CH62 3QX
1 bed 1 bath Commercial Development
Large 19-acre freehold site with outline permission for circa 249 homes..
Circa 19 acres (8.01 hectares) of cleared, level development land
Outline planning permission for circa 249 residential units (DPP4/22/01080)
Former MOD fuel storage — likely requires environmental remediation
Freehold site owned by Wirral Council, vacant for over 20 years
Close proximity to transport links; six miles south of Liverpool
High local crime levels and slow broadband speeds to note
Area classification: ageing urban communities within semi-detached surrounds
No flood risk; large plot suitable for substantial landscaping and amenity space
This cleared 19-acre former MOD fuel storage site on Old Hall Road, Bromborough, offers a large-scale development canvas with outline permission for circa 249 residential units (DPP4/22/01080). The level, largely open land and scattered tree lines provide flexibility for masterplanning and generous amenity spaces. Its freehold status and location six miles south of Liverpool make it suitable for institutional or private residential developers targeting suburban Wirral demand.
Material considerations are clear and factual: the site was a fuel storage facility and has been vacant for more than 20 years, so remediation and ground investigation will be necessary before construction. The current consent is outline only; detailed (reserved matters) approvals will be required to implement the housing scheme. Local broadband speeds are slow and recorded local crime levels are high, which may affect some buyer perceptions and specification requirements.
Transport links are a strength—close proximity to local transport services and good mobile signal support connectivity for residents. The surrounding area mixes ageing urban communities with semi-detached housing stock; nearby schools include several rated Good and one Outstanding, which supports family-oriented residential demand. Ownership by Wirral Council means the vendor is a public body progressing the site for housing delivery, which can simplify title clarity but will require standard public-sector transaction processes.
For the right developer, this is a strategic, large-scale residential opportunity with immediate outline permission and scope for creative placemaking. Budget for comprehensive site investigation, remediation works and reserved matters design to realise the site’s potential.
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