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Auction£117,000

Coal Pit Lane, Colne, BB8

Land size
1.4 acres

Key Features

  • Approximately 1.4 Acres of land
  • Planning permission granted for 2 holiday homes
  • Fantastic opportunity with potentially of more development opportunities subject to planning permission
  • Great views over the valley
  • Close to Colne town centre

Description

This exceptional parcel of land presents a rare and exciting opportunity for investors and developers alike. Extending to approximately 1.4 acres, the site benefits from full planning permission for the construction of two holiday homes, making it an ideal prospect for those seeking to capitalise on the growing demand for high-quality holiday accommodation in this desirable area. The land occupies an elevated position, affording outstanding views over the picturesque valley, creating an attractive setting for future occupants and enhancing the appeal of any completed development. Situated in close proximity to Colne town centre, the location combines the tranquillity of a semi-rural outlook with the convenience of easy access to a wide range of local amenities, shops, and transport links. The granted planning permission provides a clear route to immediate development, while the generous size of the plot may offer further potential for additional projects, subject to obtaining the necessary consents from the local authority. This flexibility ensures the site will appeal to a wide variety of buyers, from those looking to deliver bespoke holiday accommodation to investors considering longer-term strategies. The surrounding area is renowned for its natural beauty, attracting visitors throughout the year, which further underlines the commercial viability of holiday home ventures on this land. With its combination of size, location, and existing planning approval, this is a remarkable chance to acquire a substantial site with both immediate and future development potential. Interested parties are encouraged to review the planning documents and make their own enquiries regarding any further development possibilities. Secure Sale online bidding ensures a transparent and straightforward purchasing process, and early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the scope and possibilities on offer. This is a unique opportunity to secure a prime development site in a sought-after location, perfectly positioned to take advantage of the local tourism market and the continuing popularity of holiday lets in the region. Do not miss the chance to invest in this outstanding site, which offers both immediate development options and the potential for further enhancement, subject to planning. For further information or to arrange a viewing, please contact our office at your earliest convenience.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
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Date Posted
2026-02-20

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 128 Development Land listings in North West England (1+ acres).

This Property£83,571 / acre
Development Land Average (1+ acres) £282,808 / acre
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Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
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Water
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Heating
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Broadband
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Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
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Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility
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Garden
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

53 Mbps

Superfast

Suitable for

  • HD streaming
  • Video calls
  • Web & social

Mobile signal

OutdoorsIndoorsEE Good LimitedO2 Good LimitedThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Predicted 4G and 5G signal; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Park Primary School599 metresOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    319
    Type
    Community school
  • West Street Community Primary School814 metresOfsted: Requires improvement *
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    181
    Type
    Community school
  • Colne Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School0.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    187
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Trawden Forest Primary School0.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    193
    Type
    Community school
  • Colne Lord Street School1 mileOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    327
    Type
    Academy converter

Secondary

  • Colne Park High School0.7 milesOfsted report card · Apr 2026
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    989
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Colne Primet Academy1.4 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    805
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School1.5 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    812
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Pendle Vale College1.8 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,046
    Type
    Community school
  • Marsden Heights Community College3.3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,047
    Type
    Academy sponsor led

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Farmfoods Colne, Colne780 metres
Tesco Colne Market St Express, Colne803 metres
Sainsburys Colne, Colne987 metres

GP surgery

The Richmond Hill Practice684 metres

Pharmacy

Leedams Pharmacy549 metres

Hospital

Pendle Community Hospital2.6 miles

Green space

Allotments Or Community Growing Spaces334 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Colne Rail Station1.1 miles

Nearest bus stop

Cemetery516 metres

Typical drive times

Colne1 min · 0.5 miles
Nelson9 min · 4 miles
Trawden3 min · 1.3 miles
Barrowford8 min · 3 miles
Preston (city)41 min · 32 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. The map pin for this listing marks the postcode area rather than the exact location, so these readings describe the surrounding area. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Very low risk

Planning map: Flood Zone 1.

Surface water

Medium to low risk (1 in 100 to 1 in 1000)

Not at the pin: mapped about 10 metres away.

These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.

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