Summary - LOWER DARWEN MEMORIAL BOWLING CLUB, HIGHER CROFT ROAD BB3 0QR
1 bed 1 bath Land
3.1 acres with consent for 11 one‑bed flats — ideal for a residential developer or investor..
Planning consent for 11 one‑bed apartments (Ref 10/20/0451)
Previously consented for 14 houses — alternative development route
Total area c.3.1 acres; net developable c.1.5 acres
Significant open and wooded areas — possible ecological constraints
No flood risk; excellent mobile signal and fast broadband
Close to Good-rated primary and secondary schools and local amenities
Tenure unknown — title and covenants must be checked
Likely need for surveys, enabling works and potential mitigation costs
This is a substantial development parcel on Higher Croft Road, Darwen, with existing planning consent for 11 one‑bedroom apartments (Ref 10/20/0451), offering a clear route to delivery for a residential scheme targeted at local demand. The site sits within an affluent, comfortable suburbia and benefits from proximity to shops, schools rated Good, public transport and green space — attributes that will appeal to buyers and tenants seeking convenience and greenery.
The overall holding measures approximately 3.1 acres, but only about 1.5 acres are considered net developable. A significant portion of the site is open or wooded, which creates opportunity for a sensitive, green-led layout but may also introduce ecological and tree-protection constraints that will require survey work and potential mitigation.
Practical advantages include no flood risk, excellent mobile signal and fast broadband, making the plot well suited for modern residential accommodation. The property has prior consent for 14 houses, indicating flexibility in development options, but delivery will require careful planning — further consents, detailed site surveys and enabling works are likely before construction can start.
Key transactional points to note: the tenure is recorded as unknown and purchasers should verify title and any covenant or club-related obligations. The site will almost certainly need groundworks and infrastructure provision, so budget for abnormal costs and potential ecological mitigation when assessing viability.
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