Land Off Bridge Avenue, Ormskirk, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39

An excellent opportunity to acquire a fully consented residential development site, located off Bridge Avenue in a well-established and convenient area of Ormskirk. The land forms part of the former Hesfords DIY premises and is situated within close proximity to the town centre, local amenities and transport links.

Planning permission has been granted (Ref: 2024/1103/FUL) for the erection of three well-proportioned, 2.5-storey terraced dwellings, each benefitting from private rear gardens and off-street parking. The approved design adopts a traditional architectural approach, utilising brick elevations and slate-style roofing to complement the surrounding
built form.

The scheme is supported by a comprehensive suite of technical reports, including drainage, environmental and acoustic assessments, and is subject to a range of standard planning conditions typical of developments of this nature. These include requirements for contamination investigation, construction management, landscaping, materials approval and biodiversity enhancements.

The development represents a deliverable opportunity, ideally suited to small and medium-sized developers seeking a well-located scheme with clear planning consent.

Planning permission was granted by West Lancashire Borough Council on 4 July 2025 under application reference 2024/1103/FUL for the erection of 3 no. dwellinghouses with associated gardens, parking and access. The consent is subject to standard conditions including, but not limited to:

Development commencement within three years
Contaminated land investigation and remediation (if required)
Submission of a Construction Management Plan
Approval of materials and landscaping
Provision of cycle storage and biodiversity enhancements
Compliance with approved noise mitigation measures
Installation of approved boundary treatments and parking prior to occupation

Further details are available within the planning documentation.

Technical: The site benefits from an approved drainage strategy incorporating a controlled discharge system with flow restricted to 5.0 l/s and attenuation measures to accommodate storm events up to the 100-year + climate change scenario .

Supporting reports confirm:
Low environmental and contamination risk (subject to standard investigation)
Acceptable noise environment with mitigation measures in place
Minimal air quality impact with low projected traffic generation

Services: We understand that mains services are available in the vicinity of the site. Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries in this regard.

CIL: The development is liable for a Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) payment of: £42,251.92 This liability will be transferred to the purchaser on completion, applies on commencement, and the buyer will be responsible for payment in accordance with the Local Authority's requirements.