Land North Of Linton Road, Castle Gresley, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 9HS

A residential led scheme with resolution to grant for 75 homes following Committee in March 2026. Located on the outskirts of Castle Gresley.

Description

The site extends to 12.82 acres (5.19ha) held under one ownership under title reference DY592485.

The site is currently agricultural land, split over three fields separated by hedgerows. The Eastern field is bordered by residential to the East and Hillside Road to the South with agriculture bordering the West and North. The Western parcel is bordered by woodland to the North and hedgerows border all other directions. The site sits outside the Castle Gresley settlement boundary and is referenced as Mount Pleasant within the Local Plan.

The site currently hosts a small collection of farm buildings.

Price

POA

Location

The site is located relatively centrally within Castle Gresley which is circa 1.75 miles of Swadlincote in South Derbyshire.

Castle Gresley adjoins Church Gresley and the wider Swadlincote infrastructure network. The area hosts multiple schools and local amenities such as shops and public houses.

Further amenities including a Railway Station are located within Burton Upon Trent which adjoins Swadlincote. This station provides regular services to Derby, Birmingham and London.

East Midlands Airport is just 16.6 miles and Birmingham Airport is circa 26.3 miles. Castle Gresley sits on the A444 giving the site excellent access to the A50, A38 and M1.

Sales Boundaries & Tenure

The land is edged red within the particulars for reference only. The red line on the photographs and plans are for identification purposes only.

As previously stated, the site is held under part of the Land Registry Title Number DY592485.

The land is currently subject to a short-term agreement but will be sold with vacant possession.

Overage

The seller reserves the right to introduce overage provisions dependant on the bid levels.

Method of Sale

The site is marketed in its entirety and is to be sold by informal tender on a freehold basis with purchasers invited to submit offers in writing in a prescribed form.

We would encourage unconditional bids, as far as possible. The sellers reserve the right to reject any or all offers.

All submissions must be put forward prior to the deadline which is Tuesday 7th July 2026.

Wayleaves, Easements, Covenants & Rights of Way

The land is sold subject to and with the benefit of any easements, wayleaves and rights of way that may exist at the time of sale, whether disclosed or not.

The site has two 33kv powerlines travelling overhead and a manhole in the Southern field linked to Severn Trent. Any purchaser is expected to have completed reasonable due diligence regarding these utilities.

Data Room

A comprehensive pack of planning and technical information is available to view in the data room. Please email ethan. who will enable access.

Phase 2 abnormal investigations are currently ongoing, with the reports to be added to the Data Room by late June. We understand that bids may be conditional on the results of these investigations.

Please note the pack contains the following documents:

Site location plan
Ground Investigation works
Topographical survey report
Design and Access Statement
Photographs
Planning information
Access and Highways Detailed Drawings
Flood Risk Investigation
Draft 106
Bid Proforma

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Planning

Nightingale Land successfully achieved resolution to grant for 75 homes (Outline) at Committee in March 2026 under planning reference DMPA/2024/1572.

The Section 106 is yet to be signed, but an early draft is available in the Data Room.

The Affordable Housing provision sits at 35% , this is made up of 30% affordable housing for rent and 5% to be shared ownership housing.

Viewings

Accompanied viewings only, strictly by appointment with Howkins & Harrison - please refer to brochure for contact details.

Anti Money Laundering Information

To enable us to comply with the Money Laundering Regulations we need to verify the buyer's identity before proceeding with a letting. We charge a small administration fee for conducting an electronic AML verification check via our online provider, MoveButler.

Bullets Point 1

Development Land

Bullets Point 2

Gross site area of 12.82 acres (5.19ha)

Bullets Point 3

Resolution to grant for 75 units

Bullets Point 4

35% Affordable Homes provision

Bullets Point 5

Edge of an established settlement with a good range of local amenities