Summary - BLACKROD CHURCH SCHOOL, VICARAGE ROAD WEST BL6 5DE
1 bed 1 bath Land
Large Blackrod site for purpose-built over-55s housing — planning brief and tight bid deadline.
- 0.6 ha (≈1.48 acres) development site suitable for 20–60 units
- Target market: fit, independent over-55s who already own in Blackrod
- Units: high-quality 1–2 bed self-contained flats, individual front doors
- Must meet BlF12, Lifetime Homes, HAPPI, Secure by Design, BNDP
- Minimum parking provision: 60% of residents; lifts required as appropriate
- No private gardens; communal south-facing landscaped outdoor space
- Tenure unknown; planning/design compliance and surveys required
- Bid deadline Thursday 12 June 2025, 5pm
An unusual development opportunity in Blackrod for high-quality, purpose-built over-55s housing. The 0.6 ha (approx. 1.48 acre) site is large enough to accommodate between 20 and 60 self-contained 1–2 bed units, arranged as a single multi-storey block with lifts as required. The brief requires compliance with BlF12, Lifetime Homes, HAPPI, Secure by Design and local BNDP design standards, and expects a south-facing communal landscaped garden and internal communal facilities for residents and visiting health professionals.
This site will suit a developer or specialist retirement housing provider focused on independent, fit over-55s who already own in Blackrod. Practical requirements are clear: minimum parking for 60% of residents, no private gardens (communal outdoor space instead), and internal communal rooms including a multi-purpose room and possible guest bedroom and laundry. The surrounding area is semi-rural with nearby community amenities, good transport links and low crime, offering a tranquil setting with quick access to larger town centres.
Key constraints that must be factored into delivery are material. Tenure is currently unknown, planning and design must meet multiple specified standards, and the local area is classified as more deprived which may affect local funding and sales pricing. The bid deadline is fixed (Thursday 12th June 2025, 5pm), so early due diligence on detailed site surveys, utilities, and access is essential. This parcel is best for buyers able to deliver a compliant, specialist retirement scheme aligned with the stated brief.
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