OUTSTANDING CONSENTED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY

Land at buildings at Washpit Mills, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire HD9 2RD

 

• Attractive and rarely available residential development opportunity extending to 2.8 ha (6.9 acres)
  
• Implemented Planning Consent for 45 new build houses and the conversion of an existing Listed Mill building into 4 houses.
  
• Two further mill buildings included, one providing a community gym (as part of the existing planning consent) but suitable for additional residential development subject to the necessary planning and Listed Building consents
  
• Unrivalled location in the sought after Holme Valley, but within 1km of the thriving centre of Holmfirth.
  

 

Site Overview

Extending to approximately 2.8 ha (6.9 acres) the opportunity consists of a largely cleared site formerly occupied by the larger Washpit Mill complex as edged red on the approved layout plan below. The former office and associated warehouses, situated in the southern section of the site has been retained (and partly developed), together with two other retained former textile mill buildings. The associated mill pond has been drained. Abutting and forming the north eastern boundary is the retained Washpit Mill buildings, occupied by the well regarded ‘Carding Shed’ restaurant amongst other tenants. There are two main access point, from Washpit New Road to the north and Choppards Lane to the south, naturally creating three development parcels. The River Ribble, running north to south and culverted through the majority of the site provides an attractive feature of the naturally landscaped pockets at the northern and southern entrances.

Situated in the heart of the breathtaking Holme Valley and benefitting from an unrivalled situation amongst the stunning scenery, the site is conveniently located approximately 1km south of the thriving town of Holmfirth, a renowned location of the TV classic ‘Last of the Summer Wine’. The town offers a vibrant, full yearly calendar of events, a wide range of independent businesses and a extensive range of local services and amenities. In terms of accessibility, the nearest bus stop is approximately 200m from the site providing a frequent service in to Holmfirth and Huddersfield and Sheffield. Brockholes, approximately 3km offers frequent rail services to Huddersfield, providing connections to the TransPennine rail service and a regular service to Leeds (30km), Manchester (32km) and the wider network. Junction 23 of the M62 is approximately 6km north of the site, Junction 37 of the M1 approximately 7km east, and the A628, providing access both west (Glossop and beyond) and east (Penistone/ Sheffield) 2 km south.

TOWN PLANNING

Washpit Mills is located in the Green Belt forming part of the adopted Kirklees Local Plan (adopted February 2019). Planning Consent was granted in June 2018 (TP ref: 2017/62/94336/W) for part demolition of the existing mill buildings and the erection of 49 dwellings, together with the conversion of the 1840 mill in to a community gymnasium, reuse of the (now retained) mill buildings to form a workshop, car storage and cafe (now occupied by the Carding Shed), and formation of car parking areas. The planning consent has been implemented. We are now offering for sale the residential development element of the planning consent (49 residential dwellings) as edged red on the approved layout below.

A Section 106 Agreement forms part of the planning consent, requiring a £51,417 Education Contribution and £10,000 contribution towards highway/ pedestrian infrastructure improvements in the vicinity.

The consented residential scheme, as shown in the layout below provides for a range of 2 – 5 bed housing units, the majority of which are new build (45 units) reflecting the character and heritage of the wider site.

Full details of the planning consent and associated documents are available in the ‘Documents and Downloads’ section.

Further Information

A suite of further information is available in the ‘Documents and Downloads’ section, including:

• Arboricultural Impact Assessment and Statement
• Flood Risk Assessment
• Transport Assessment
• All plans associated with the approved scheme
• Copy of Planning Permission ref: 2017/62/94336/W and associated Sec. 106 Agreement
• Title
• Planning Decision Notice and Sec. 106 Agreement and plans associated with planning permission ref: RB2023/1324

TITLE

The land is held freehold under Title nos. WYK525815 and WYK443818. A copy of both Title Plans and Registers are available in the ‘Documents and Downloads’ section.

VAT

The land has been elected for VAT.

VIEWINGS

The site has to be viewed to appreciate the unique and stunning situation of Washpit Mills – please contact the sole selling agents to make the necessary arrangements. Access to the site will only be permitted and authorised via appointment. Any parties entering the site do so at their own risk.

Tender Process

The freehold is offered For Sale via Private Treaty. Offers are to be made in writing, and received at the Leeds office of the sole selling agents. We reserve the right to conclude the marketing by Informal Tender.

Contact

For further information, please contact:

Matthew Bagley Tel: 07912 952 502 matthew@titchmarshandbagley.com