Land at the Former Mill Public House, Beaconview Road, West Bromwich, B71

For Sale By Public Auction on 10 September 2026 starting at 08:30 AM - Freehold residential development opportunity

The site comprises residential development and extending to approximately 0.587 acres (0.237 hectares) or thereabouts. The site was formerly The Mill Public House, which has been demolished and now affords an irregular shaped parcel of land with frontage to Beaconview to the east and Wyndmill Crescent tot he north.

The proposed development will comprise a detached six storey apartment building providing 32 apartments, in a mix of 10 one bedroom and 22 two bedroom apartments, along with 38 car parking spaces.

Location
The property is situated in the Charlemont district of West Bromwich about 2 miles northeast of the town centre. Wednesbury is 2.5 miles to the west and Walsall 5 miles to the north. Stone Cross district centre is 0.7 miles to the west. The closest railway station is Tame Bridge Parkway which is within a mile to the north. The property lies to the west side of Beaconview Road at the corner of the junction with Wyndmill Crescent. Beaconview Road is accessed from the A4041 Walsall Road and to the south connects with Charlemont Road. Wyndmill Crescent is a residential service road connecting only with Beaconview Road. The immediate surrounds comprise a mix of commercial and residential uses. There is a parade of local shops neighbouring to the south to the Beaconview Road frontage.

West Bromwich is a large market town forming part of the north Birmingham connurbation in the West Midlands. Administratively it lies within the Metropolitan Borough of Sandwell. The population of the town in 2018 was reported to be 78,000. The town has good road communications lying on the A41 trunk road and served by the A4041 and A4031 primary routes. Junction 1 of the M5 motorway is directly to the south of the town. Birmingham City Centre is approximately 6 miles to the southeast via the A41, Dudley is 5 miles to the west and Walsall 7 miles to the north.

Tenure
Freehold.

Planning
Under application number DC/21/65724 planning permission was granted on 6th October 2021 for the development of 32 no. 1 and 2 bed apartments with 38 associated car parking spaces. All interested parties should make their own enquiries with Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Planning Dpartment on to satisfy themselves of any use they may propose.

Services
Certain mains services are understood to be available in the vicinity of the site, but prospective buyers should make their own independent enquiries as to the suitability of services for their particular requirements.

Ground Conditions & Contamination
Prospective buyers must undertake their own investigations with regard to ground conditions and contamination and fully satisfy themselves as to the suitability of the site for any use they may propose.

Plans/Aerial Photographs
Any plans provided with these particulars are for identification purposes only and their accuracy is not guaranteed.

Rights of way, wayleaves, easements, restrictive covenants etc
The site is sold subject to, or with the benefit of any rights of way, wayleaves, restrictive covenants etc. which may exist whether mentioned in these particulars or not.

Value Added Tax
We understand VAT is applicable on this transaction.

Pre-auction Offers
Please note that offers in excess of the guide price may be considered prior to the Auction Sale.

Viewing Times
External viewings only, no internal viewings will be arranged.

Live-Streamed Auction
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Disclaimer
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Viewings
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Costs at Auction
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