Auction opportunity for developers seeking a compact residential site near Bacup town centre.
Approximately 1.59 acres (0.64 hectares) elevated development parcel
An elevated 1.59-acre development parcel on the outskirts of Bacup, allocated for housing in the local plan and previously included within a 2021 planning application for up to 41 dwellings. The site’s scale and roadside access from Todmorden Road make it a clear prospect for a small-to-medium local housebuilder or developer seeking a compact project in Rossendale Valley.
The land is offered at public online auction with bidding closing 26 November 2025. Both freehold and leasehold titles are being sold; VAT is payable in addition to the purchase price and a buyer’s premium and fees apply. Interested parties should consult the legal pack and any addenda and carry out full due diligence—planning is not guaranteed and will be subject to the council’s decision process.
Practical positives include excellent mobile signal and fast broadband, road access via a partly cobbled, partly tarmac entrance, and proximity to Bacup town centre amenities and several primary and secondary schools. The immediate area is classified as deprived with above-average crime statistics, which should be considered when assessing scheme mix, tenure and marketing strategy.
This is a clear opportunity for an investor or developer comfortable with auction purchase terms and planning risk. The site’s size and previous submission demonstrating up to 41 units indicate credible development potential (subject to planning), while landscape features such as streams and wooded areas provide scope for site layout and amenity provision.
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