Lockwood Street, Driffield, East Riding of Yorkshire, YO25

The Council is seeking expressions of interest for the purchase and redevelopment of its land at
Lockwood Street and Middle Street South, Driffield. The site was originally purchased for education use but is not required
for that purpose and has been declared surplus to requirements.
The Council's land is historically linked to the neighbouring property on Middle Street South
(edged blue). The owners are working together to maximise the potential of the combined site
and offers are invited for the whole.
Driffield is a market town within the East Riding of Yorkshire. It is located 53 miles (85 km) north-east
of Leeds, 29 miles (47 km) east of York and 23 miles (37 km) north of Hull.
Driffield, being near the centre of the Yorkshire Wolds, is named The Capital of the Wolds.
According to the 2021 UK census, Driffield parish had a population of 13,218.
The town was listed in the 2019 Sunday Times report on the Best Places to Live in northern England. More specifically, the site is accessed from Lockwood
Street and Middle Street South, on the southern edge of the town centre. The Property has excellent
transport links to the A164 and A614 and the train station is only 0.2 miles from the site entrance,
providing connections to Hull, York and beyond.
All main services are available in Driffield and interested parties are advised to make their
own further enquiries.
The site is currently unused and generally flat. It is bordered by established residential dwellings.
The land has a highway access from Lockwood Street.
Property owned by DCT World Supplier Ltd (outlined blue at Appendix 1) extending to 0.42
acres (0.17 Hectares) or thereabouts and registered under title HS48191.
The site includes an end terrace house of brick and tile construction known as 13 Middle Street
South. The dwelling is unoccupied and will require a program of repair to make it habitable. An Energy Performance Certificate is being arranged.
The site is subject to rights of way for adjoining properties.
East Riding of Yorkshire Council's Local Plan Update, which was adopted 2025 allocates the
land for residential development under Policy DRF-F (Land South of 24-33 Lockwood Street) with an indicative capacity of 36 dwellings.
Both parcels of land are within the town centre development limits.
The property may be suitable for alternative uses, subject to any required planning consents.
The site is within the Driffield South Conservation Area and any scheme will need to pay special
attention to the desirability of preserving and enhancing the character or appearance of that area.
Guidance on this is provided in the Driffield South Conservation Area Appraisal.
The Council will expect any scheme for residential development to provide a policy compliant level of affordable housing. It will seek to enter into an option to acquire any affordable dwellings
that are to be provided as part of any planning permission.
The freehold properties are available for sale with vacant possession by Informal Tender, with a closing date of 12 noon Wednesday, 17 September 2025.
Interested parties are invited to submit their best bid to purchase the property. The sellers are not
providing a guide price and interested parties should seek independent valuation advice if required.
The sellers reserve the right to seek further information from a bidder if required, before making a decision. The sellers may shortlist bids, obtain references or enter into further negotiations
prior to the completion of any transaction or re-advertise the property.
Unconditional and Conditional offers will be considered on their own merits. The sellers are not
obliged to accept the highest or any bids submitted.
The Council has a statutory duty to seek 'best consideration' when disposing of surplus land
and property.
We understand that the owners have not elected to tax and the sales will therefore not be subject
to VAT.
Each party will be responsible for their own legal and professional costs incurred, with the purchaser responsible for any Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) that may be payable.
No warranty is given or implied as to the condition or suitability of the property for the purchaser's
intended use.
Offers to purchase the property should be made in writing using the prescribed council form as 'sealed bids', incorporating the following:
1. The precise identity of the purchaser (individual(s) or company name - inc. company number),
plus the (registered) address.
2. Contact number and email address.
3. The level of offer (numerically and in writing,) with detail on how the purchase will be
funded, alongside proof of funds.
4. An outline of proposals for the property.
5. An outline of any conditions that are attached (e.g. unconditional or conditional bid, planning etc). With indications of timescale.
The closing date for bids is 12 noon Wednesday, 17 September 2025.
Offers should only be posted using the return label incorporated within the bid form.
Viewings are available strictly by appointment.