Land at Sarscow Farm, Sarscow Lane, Leyland, PR26
- Land size
- 6.82 acres
Key Features
- One-Off Freehold Development Opportunity
- Attractive semi-rural location approximately 3 miles south-west of Croston
- Conveniently positioned for Preston, Leyland and Chorley corridor
- Nearby amenities, leisure facilities and highly regarded schools
- Countryside setting with strong regional connectivity
- Approximate site area of 6.820 acres (2.760 hectares)
- Full planning permission for 4 x 6 bedroom detached houses (Application Ref: 24/00844/FUL)
- Planning in Principle for the demolition of existing buildings and the construction of up to four dwellings (Application Ref: 25/01109/PIP)
- Site capable of 8 x 6 bed dwellings
- Held Freehold under Title Number LAN123662Offers in the Region of £2,250,000
Description
Location
Sarscow Farm occupies an attractive semi-rural position off Sarscow Lane, just west of Leyland and approximately 3 miles south-west of the sought-after Croston village, renowned for its independent cafés, restaurants and traditional village atmosphere. The property enjoys excellent road connectivity via the A581 Southport Road and is conveniently located for the M6 (Junctions 27 and 28), with onward links to the M61 and M65, providing straightforward access to Preston, Chorley and the wider North West region. Rail services are also available from Leyland railway station.
The location combines attractive rural surroundings with excellent local amenities. Nearby Croston and Leyland provide a range of shops, cafés and everyday services, whilst leisure facilities in the area include Worden Park and Leyland Golf Club. The area is also well served by highly regarded schools and colleges, making Sarscow Farm ideally placed for those seeking countryside living with convenient access to transport links and amenities.
Description
The site sits in a tranquil setting surrounded by rolling countryside, offering uninterrupted views across the landscape. Detailed planning consent has been granted for four 6-bedroom houses on the section currently occupied by the barns.
In addition, proposals have been prepared for a further four detached 6-bedroom houses on the area occupied by the office and parking facilities to the south of the existing built accommodation on the site.
Extending to just under 7 acres, the development also offers scope for paddocks and livery facilities as part of any future scheme, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents.
Services
We assume that all mains services are connected or available to the property. Please note that Turner Westwell Commercial have not tested any of the service installations or appliances connected to the property.
Sale Price
Offers in the Region of £2,250,000 exclusive.
VAT
VAT may be applicable and if so, will be charged at the prevailing rate.
Anti-Money Laundering (AML)
In accordance with the Criminal Finances Act 2017 and the regulations set by HMRC and RICS, Turner Westwell Commercial Agents must perform AML due diligence for all clients, as well as for buyers and tenants involved in any transaction. This means we will need to gather personal, detailed financial and corporate information before we can finalise any transaction.
Planning
It is the responsibility of the proposed purchaser to verify their intended use of the property (including any necessary change of use planning requirements) are suitable and acceptable to the Local Planning Authority (Chorley Council).
The site currently has 3 x Planning in Principle Applications, as follows: -
Land and Buildings at Sarscow Farm to the East Side of Sarscow Lane, Eccleston, Chorley, PR26 8LS
Permission in Principle granted for the for the demolition of existing buildings and the construction of up to four dwellings Application Ref: 25/01109/PIP.
Land at Sarscow Farm to the West of Sarscow Lane, Eccleston, Chorley, PR26 8LS
Permission in Principle application for the erection of one dwelling Appeal Application Ref: 25/01108/PIP - Under Appeal.
Sarscow Farm Sarscow Lane Eccleston Leyland PR26 8LS
Erection of 4no. dwellings (following demolition of existing buildings)
Application Ref: 24/00844/FUL
Legal Costs
Each party are responsible for their own legal costs involved in the transaction.
EPC
The site is currently exempt from EPC requirements.
Viewings
Strictly by appointment with the sole agents TURNER WESTWELL COMMERCIAL AGENTS.
Map Location
Property details
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- Date Posted
- 2026-05-27
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
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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
- Parking Available
- Garden
- Garden
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 · available to 50% of premises
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
- Trinity and St Michael's VA CofE/Methodist Primary School0.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 210
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England/Methodist
- Eccleston Primary School1.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 204
- Type
- Community school
- Eccleston St Mary's Church of England Primary School1.5 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 148
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Bretherton Endowed Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School2.2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 105
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Mawdesley St Peter's Church of England Primary School2.2 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 70
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- Bishop Rawstorne Church of England Academy0.7 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 958
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- St Mary's Catholic High School2.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 813
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Academy@Worden2.9 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 660
- Type
- Academy converter
- Wellfield Academy3.3 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 562
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Balshaw's Church of England High School3.3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 921
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
* 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
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
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Rivers and the sea
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Surface water
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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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