Significant landholding near Aintree with ecological designations and planning constraints.
Approximately 12.12 hectares (26.98 acres) of greenfield land
A large greenfield parcel on the edge of Aintree, offered freehold and marketed with clear development caveats. The site is sizeable and close to Aintree Racecourse and transport links, with Liverpool city centre about 5.5 miles away — qualities that will attract purchasers looking for long-term land value or specialist development opportunities.
Significant planning constraints apply: the land is designated Green Belt and includes Wango Lane Wetland and priority habitat designations, and it straddles Sefton and Knowsley planning boundaries. No planning permission is in place. Any change of use or development would require detailed pre-application advice and ecological and planning work; potential buyers must satisfy themselves on deliverability.
Practical matters for purchasers: a small part of the site is subject to a substation lease that runs to 31 January 2034, and a short lease issue (9 years remaining) may make mortgage finance difficult or impossible. The lot is sold at online auction (29/10/2025) with a buyer’s administration fee of £3,000 (inc VAT). Interested parties should carry out full due diligence, including consulting Sefton and Knowsley Councils and investigating ecology, minerals safeguarding and access rights.
This site suits specialist investors or developers with experience of Green Belt/wetland sites, land banks or long-term strategic holdings. It is not a straightforward residential development plot without substantial permitting and mitigation work.