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William Street, Great Clifton, CA14

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Key Features

  • Full planning permission for nine detached residential homes
  • Attractive village location in Great Clifton
  • Exclusive development with its own private entrance
  • Potential for a mix of house styles, subject to planning
  • Convenient access to Workington and the Lake District
  • Site connected to mains sewerage
  • Attenuation tanks already installed

Description

An exciting opportunity to acquire residential development land in the popular village of Great Clifton, benefiting from full planning permission for nine homes. The site offers a private entrance, mains sewerage connection and attenuation tanks already installed. Ideally positioned within easy reach of Workington and the Lake District, this is an attractive opportunity for developers and housebuilders to create an exclusive collection of new homes in a desirable village setting.

INTRODUCTION

Grisdales Land & New Homes are delighted to present this residential development opportunity on William Street, Great Clifton.

Offered for sale with full planning permission for nine new homes, the site provides an opportunity for developers and housebuilders to deliver an attractive residential scheme in an established village setting.
The proposed development comprises a mix of three distinct house styles, incorporating both semi-detached and detached properties, designed to appeal to a range of purchasers.

With its own dedicated entrance and thoughtfully planned layout, the scheme offers the potential to create an attractive private development within easy reach of Workington and the wider West Cumbrian area.

THE SITE

The site comprises an area of development land located off William Street, Great Clifton, benefiting from an approved residential layout and proposed private estate road.

The scheme has been designed to create an attractive residential development, with individual plots arranged around a dedicated access road, providing a sense of privacy and separation from the surrounding residential area.

The proposed homes will benefit from private gardens and off-road parking, with the layout offering the opportunity to create a cohesive development that complements the established village surroundings.

Several plots also enjoy attractive views towards the surrounding area, further enhancing the appeal of the proposed scheme.
The site offers an opportunity for a developer to establish a distinctive residential development in a location with access to the wider West Cumbrian housing market.

DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY

An opportunity for housebuilders and developers to deliver an exclusive residential scheme in an established West Cumbrian village.

The site benefits from full planning permission for nine homes, providing an excellent starting point for an incoming developer. There is also potential to explore an alternative mix of detached and semi-detached properties across three distinct house styles, subject to the necessary consents.

With its own private entrance, attractive plot layouts and views from selected properties, the site offers the opportunity to create a distinctive development with strong appeal to a range of purchasers.

The village setting, combined with convenient access to Workington and the wider West Cumbrian area, makes this an attractive opportunity to deliver a collection of high-quality new homes.

PLANNING

Full planning permission has been granted by Cumberland Council for the residential development of nine dwellings.

Planning Reference: FUL/2024/0064

Decision Date: 30 July 2024

The approved scheme provides for nine detached four-bedroom homes, incorporating integral garages and a private estate road.

The approved plans establish the principle of residential development on the site and provide a basis for an incoming developer to progress the scheme.

Prospective purchasers are advised to review the full planning documentation, approved drawings and associated conditions to satisfy themselves as to the extent of the permission and any obligations relating to the development.

Please contact Grisdales Land & New Homes for further information, including copies of the planning permission, approved drawings and associated documentation.

LOCAL AMENITIES & NEARBY ATTRACTIONS

Great Clifton offers an attractive village setting with convenient access to everyday amenities, including a local primary school, the popular Gin House bar and restaurant, and countryside walks. The nearby town of Workington provides an extensive range of supermarkets, shops, restaurants, leisure facilities and secondary schools, while Cockermouth offers further shopping, dining and recreational opportunities.

The village is ideally positioned for exploring the West Cumbrian coastline and Lake District National Park, with popular destinations including Buttermere, Loweswater and Whinlatter Forest. The historic market town of Cockermouth, Maryport and Whitehaven are also within easy reach, offering a wealth of heritage, leisure and outdoor attractions.

DIRECTIONS & WHAT3WORDS

From Workington, follow the bypass towards Great Clifton. At the roundabout connecting with the A595, take the first exit and follow the main road into the village.

At the crossroads by the Gin House, turn right onto Middlegate and continue onto Hunters Bank. Turn left onto William Street, where the development land can be found at the end of the road on the right-hand side.

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VIEWINGS

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GRISDALES LAND & NEW HOMES SERVICES

Once you’ve purchased the land, our dedicated Land & New Homes team can support you through every stage of bringing your development to market.

From early pricing advice and off-plan sales to CGI visuals, professional photography and targeted marketing campaigns, we work closely with developers to attract the right buyers and maximise returns.

With our local market knowledge, established buyer database and dedicated sales progression service, we can help you achieve a successful launch and efficient sales process.

To discuss how we can support your development, contact our Land & New Homes Team.

CGI IMAGES

The CGI images shown within this listing are provided for guidance and illustrative purposes only, to help prospective purchasers visualise how the proposed dwelling and plot could look once completed. They should not be relied upon as an exact representation of the finished property, landscaping, boundaries, materials or external features. Purchasers should refer to the approved planning drawings and relevant planning documentation for full details.

NOTES TO BROCHURE

Please Note: All details, including boundaries and measurements, have been provided by the landowner and are based on the Land Registry title deeds. Purchasers are strongly advised to satisfy themselves through their own enquiries and surveys. This brochure does not constitute a contract, part of a contract, or a warranty.

THE CONSUMER PROTECTION REGULATIONS 2008

Please contact us before viewing this opportunity. If there is any point of particular importance to you we will be pleased to provide additional information or to make further enquiries. We will also confirm that the property remains available. This is particularly important if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.

PURCHASING WITH GRISDALES

Developing your land can be an exciting opportunity, but only if the process runs smoothly. At Grisdales, we understand that buying or selling land can be complex and sometimes daunting.

That’s why our dedicated team works closely with you at every stage, providing expert guidance and support to ensure your land sale or purchase proceeds as efficiently and confidently as possible.

Disclaimer

The illustrations and images within this brochure include a combination of artist's impressions, computer generated images and photographs of show homes and completed properties. They are intended for illustrative purposes only and may not relate to the specific property or house type featured. This brochure does not constitute or form part of any contract of sale. All measurements, floor plans and dimensions are provided as a guide only and may vary during the construction process. They should not be relied upon for the placement of furniture, appliances, carpets or other furnishings. Specifications, layouts, fixtures, fittings and finishes are subject to change. Prospective purchasers should confirm the exact specification, dimensions and finishes for their chosen property with the developer or sales representative before proceeding.

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Date Posted
2026-10-07

Utilities & Restrictions

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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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Parking
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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 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre · available to 94% of premises

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

OutdoorsIndoorsEE Good LimitedO2 Good NoneThree Good LimitedVodafone Good Limited

Predicted 4G and 5G signal; 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

  • Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School171 metresNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    93
    Type
    Community school
  • Seaton Academy1.6 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    3 to 7
    Pupils
    197
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Seaton St. Paul's CofE Junior School1.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    7 to 11
    Pupils
    204
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Ashfield Junior School2.2 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    7 to 11
    Pupils
    254
    Type
    Community school
  • Broughton Primary School2.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    146
    Type
    Academy converter

Secondary

  • Workington Academy2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,234
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington2.5 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    539
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Energy Coast UTC2.9 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    14 to 19
    Pupils
    383
    Type
    University technical college
  • Netherhall School4.4 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    894
    Type
    Community school
  • Cockermouth School5.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,254
    Type
    Academy converter

* 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

Spar - Stainburn, Stainburn, Cumbria0.9 miles
Spar - Main Road Seaton, Seaton, Cumbria1.6 miles
M&S Workington, Workington2.3 miles

GP surgery

James Street Group Pract2.6 miles

Pharmacy

Seaton Pharmacy1.6 miles

Hospital

Workington Community Hospital2.7 miles

Green space

Play Space11 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

Workington North Temporary Rail Station2.8 miles

Nearest bus stop

The Old Ginn House325 metres

Typical drive times

Maryport18 min · 8.8 miles
Whitehaven15 min · 9.7 miles
Workington8 min · 3 miles
Cockermouth10 min · 5.8 miles
Carlisle (city)45 min · 31 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

Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Very low risk

Planning map: Flood Zone 1.

Surface water

Very low risk

These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.

Important notice: Information, maps and tags on this page are drawn from the advertising agent's marketing materials or generated automatically. LandSale has not verified them. Relying on these details is at your own risk, always carry out independent checks before committing to a purchase.

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