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Old Westgate, Dewsbury, WF13

Key Features

  • NO CHAIN
  • Land For Sale
  • Residential & Commercial Potential
  • Potential To Develop (STPP)
  • Previous Planning Application Number: 2005/62/91777/E2
  • Opportunity To Develop Block of Apartments
  • Business Opportunity
  • Investment Opportunity
  • Located In Dewsbury Town Centre
  • Close To Wealth of Amenities

Description

Presenting a rare and exciting opportunity to acquire a parcel of land situated in the heart of Dewsbury town centre, available with no onward chain. This versatile plot offers outstanding potential for both residential and commercial development, subject to the necessary planning permissions (STPP). Investors and developers alike will appreciate the flexibility this site affords, whether considering the creation of a block of apartments, a mixed-use scheme, or other business ventures. The site benefits from a previous planning application (reference number: 2005/62/91777/E2), which may provide a useful starting point for those seeking to realise new development ambitions. Positioned in a thriving central location, the land is surrounded by a wealth of amenities, including retail outlets, supermarkets, leisure facilities, and excellent transport links, making it ideal for future residents or commercial tenants. The proximity to major road networks and public transport ensures ease of access to surrounding towns and cities, further enhancing the appeal for a wide range of end users.

This is a genuine investment opportunity, offering scope for significant returns in an area with strong demand for both housing and commercial premises. The flexibility of the site allows prospective purchasers to tailor their development to meet market needs, whether by maximising residential yield, creating sought-after commercial spaces, or delivering a combination of both. With the added advantage of no chain, interested parties can move quickly to secure this prime piece of real estate and begin planning their project. This land represents a blank canvas for those with vision and ambition, set within a vibrant community that continues to benefit from ongoing regeneration and investment. We recommend early enquiry to avoid missing out on this outstanding opportunity to acquire a centrally located development site with immense potential. For further information and to arrange a viewing, please contact our office. This is a unique chance to shape a development in a prominent town centre location, appealing to a broad spectrum of investors, developers, and business owners seeking to capitalise on Dewsbury’s growth and connectivity. Do not miss your opportunity to secure this land and bring your development plans to life in one of the region’s most accessible and popular locations.

AGENT NOTES
1.MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. These particulars are issued in good faith but do not constitute representations of fact or form part of any offer or contract. The matters referred to in these particulars should be independently verified by prospective buyers or tenants. Neither representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
E
Date Posted
2026-09-01

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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Rights & Restrictions

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

80 Mbps

Superfast

Suitable for

  • HD streaming
  • Video calls
  • Web & social

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

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

  • Eastborough Academy729 metresOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    214
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Savile Town Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School754 metresNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 7
    Pupils
    98
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Boothroyd Primary Academy845 metresOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    557
    Type
    Academy converter
  • St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy845 metresOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    363
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • St John’s CE Primary School0.6 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    240
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy776 metresOfsted: Requires improvement *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    992
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Westborough High School945 metresNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    900
    Type
    Foundation school
  • Manor Croft Academy0.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,032
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Heckmondwike Grammar School1.9 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,522
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Upper Batley High School2.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    784
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Gender
    Boys

* 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

Asda Dewsbury Superstore, Dewsbury184 metres
Farmfoods Dewsbury, Dewsbury233 metres
Lidl Central Dewsbury Dewsbury, Dewsbury559 metres

GP surgery

Calder View Surgery2 metres

Pharmacy

Dewsbury Health Centre Pharmacy2 metres

Hospital

Dewsbury & District Hospital1.1 miles

Green space

Play Space211 metres

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

Dewsbury Rail Station289 metres

Nearest bus stop

Old Westgate Wheelwright Street58 metres

Typical drive times

Batley7 min · 2.2 miles
Ossett8 min · 2.7 miles
Dewsbury2 min · 0.5 miles
Heckmondwike8 min · 2.8 miles
Wakefield (city)15 min · 6.4 miles

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

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

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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