Summary - Development Site, Back Lane, Reeth, Richmond DL11 6TW
1 bed 1 bath Residential Development
Rare brownfield plot with conversion potential in a picturesque Dales village.
0.54-acre corner plot with excellent roadside B6270/Back Lane frontage
Previously redundant buildings on site, including large former warehouse
Allocated for up to eight dwellings in current Local Plan
Appears on National Park Brownfield land register
Emerging Local Plan likely de-allocates site; windfall potential noted
Conversion potential but no current planning consents in place
Access from junction; separate Back Lane access possible with consent
Within Yorkshire Dales NP; very low crime, average broadband speeds
A rare 0.54-acre development site in the heart of Reeth, offering excellent roadside frontage on the B6270 and Back Lane. The plot includes a substantial former warehouse, a stone telephone exchange and two garages — buildings that may suit conversion subject to planning consent. The site is on the National Park Brownfield land register and currently allocated for up to eight dwellings in the existing Yorkshire Dales Local Plan.
Buyers should note the planning position is mixed: the emerging Local Plan indicates likely de-allocation, though the site assessment also records potential to progress as a windfall site. Any redevelopment will therefore require careful engagement with planning authorities and reliance on current public records rather than guaranteed policy support. The former warehouse previously obtained permission in the 1970s for two dwellings, a historical fact that demonstrates conversion potential but does not constitute active consent.
This corner plot is well served by village amenities, very low local crime, good mobile signal and average broadband speeds. The location within Yorkshire Dales National Park offers strong rural appeal and attractive countryside outlooks — appealing to buyers seeking sympathetic residential development or an investment with character-led conversion opportunities.
Practical considerations: existing redundant buildings will need survey, possible remedial works and planning applications. Access is presently at the B6270/Back Lane junction; a separate Back Lane access could be created but would form part of any planning submission. Prospective purchasers should commission site surveys and consult planning records before proceeding.
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