Back Lane, Great Eccleston, Preston, PR3
Description
To Be Sold Via Online Auction, Fees Apply
A rare opportunity to acquire a prime residential building plot extending to approximately 494 square metres, enviably positioned within a highly desirable village location.
The site benefits from Planning in Principle for the erection of a domestic dwelling, presenting purchasers with the unique opportunity to design and construct a bespoke home tailored to their individual lifestyle and requirements, subject to obtaining all necessary detailed consents.
Occupying an attractive setting within this popular village community, the plot combines the appeal of semi-rural living with convenient access to local amenities, transport links and surrounding countryside.
This is an ideal opportunity for self-build purchasers, developers, or those seeking to create a distinctive contemporary or traditional home in an established and well-regarded location.
Key Features
- Prime residential building plot
- Highly sought-after village location
- Planning in Principle for a domestic dwelling
- Approximate site area of 494 sq m
- Opportunity to create a bespoke home
- Detailed planning consent to be obtained by purchaser
- Attractive self-build or development opportunity
Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the setting, potential and opportunity on offer.Disclaimer:
These particulars, whilst believed to be correct, do not form any part of an offer or contract. Intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representation of fact. No person in this firm's employment has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in respect of the property. All measurements quoted are approximate. Although these particulars are thought to be materially correct their accuracy cannot be guaranteed and they do not form part of any contract.Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Identity Verification Checks In accordance with our regulatory obligations, all applicants will be required to complete Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Identity Verification checks. A non-refundable fee of £54.00 per applicant will be payable to cover the cost of these checks. We use Vorensys to carry out these verification processes. Applicants will be contacted directly by Vorensys to provide the necessary information and documentation. Once the checks have been successfully completed and approved, we will be notified and will proceed with the application accordingly. Please note that the AML and Identity Verification fee is non-refundable, regardless of the outcome of the application or verification process.
Disclaimer
Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Identity Verification Checks
In accordance with our regulatory obligations, all applicants will be required to complete Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Identity Verification checks. A non-refundable fee of £45.00 plus VAT per applicant will be payable to cover the cost of these checks.
We use Vorensys to carry out these verification processes. Applicants will be contacted directly by Vorensys to provide the necessary information and documentation. Once the checks have been successfully completed and approved, we will be notified and will proceed with the application accordingly.
Please note that the AML and Identity Verification fee is non-refundable, regardless of the outcome of the application or verification process.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
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- Date Posted
- 2026-05-10
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
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- Water
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- Heating
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- Broadband
- Standard Copper (ADSL)
- Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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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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- Parking
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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
1.8 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; 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
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Great Eccleston363 metresNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 44
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- St. Anne's Copp CofE Primary School, Great Eccleston991 metresOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 166
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- St Michael's-On-Wyre Church of England Primary School & Nursery2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 112
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Inskip St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided School2.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 60
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Singleton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 100
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- Hodgson Academy4.5 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,121
- Type
- Academy converter
- Garstang Community Academy4.9 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 750
- Type
- Academy converter
- Baines School5.2 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 726
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Carr Hill High School5.3 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 790
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Millfield Science & Performing Arts College5.3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 877
- Type
- Community school
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
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
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
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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
From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.
Rivers and the sea
Surface water
The detail behind these bandings
The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.
- Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
- Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
- Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
- Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
- Ground risks (included in the full report)
- Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)
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