Summary -
13 Middle Street South,DRIFFIELD,YO25 6PT
YO25 6RU
1 bed 1 bath Land
Spacious central plot with policy support for new homes close to transport.
Allocated for residential development under Policy DRF-F, indicative capacity 36 dwellings
Total site area approx. 3.12 acres (1.26 ha) — substantial central plot
Includes unoccupied end-terrace (13 Middle Street South) requiring repair
Within Driffield South Conservation Area — design constraints apply
Rights of way affect parts of the site; buyer to investigate further
Council expects policy-compliant affordable housing provision
For sale by informal tender; closing date 12:00 Wednesday 17 Sept 2025
High local crime noted; tenure currently recorded as unknown
A rare, centrally located development site in Driffield offering substantive scale and clear policy support for housing delivery. The 3.12-acre parcel is allocated in the East Riding Local Plan Update 2025 under Policy DRF-F with an indicative capacity of 36 dwellings, making it attractive to housebuilders and residential developers seeking a town-centre scheme with immediate planning relevance.
The site is generally flat, unused, and accessed from Lockwood Street with excellent local transport links — the train station is approximately 0.2 miles away. Main services are reported available and the adjoining landowners are coordinating to maximise the combined development potential, presenting an opportunity for a coordinated larger scheme.
Material considerations are straightforward: the freehold sale will be by informal tender with a closing date; the end-terrace dwelling (13 Middle Street South) is unoccupied and requires repair; rights of way affect parts of the land; and the site sits within the Driffield South Conservation Area so any design must preserve or enhance character. The council expects policy-compliant affordable housing and may seek options to acquire affordable units, which will affect scheme viability and phasing.
This opportunity suits speculative housebuilders, registered providers or investor-developers who can manage conservation constraints, affordable housing obligations and site servicing. Bidders should allow time and budget for negotiations, conservation-led design, party-wall/right-of-way matters and refurbishment of the existing dwelling.
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