Former Public Conveniences, Merrial Street, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire ST5

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09:30 - 10:00 21st & 28th October 2nd November

Commercial Investment/Redevelopment

Live stream auction on 4TH NOVEMBER 2026 6:30PM START. Bidding will be available by either online bidding, telephone or proxy If you wish to bid, please register on line via the Auction Hammer website using the Register to Bid tab

The property is a former Victorian public convenience of a brick construction with timber frame windows and doors and a pitched tile clay roof.
These toilets are now closed to the public and would be suitable to a range of different uses (Subject To Planning).

The property is located in Newcastle-Under-Lyme town centre, the site is situated on the street linking the Iron Market to Merrial Street making up part of the town centre’s conservation area. Sitting close to Newcastle under Lyme Borough Council’s office Castle House and the Queens Gardens. Newcastle town centre is home to a variety of national and individual operators including Boots, Coffee House and Capello Lounge. There are a number of new and exciting developments within close proximity to the site at Rye Park and Astley Place . The site is adjacent to the A52 leading on to the main A34 dual carriage way that feeds into the A500 taking you through North Staffordshire linking into J15 & 16 of the M6 motorway.

Dimensions Central Entrance (2m x 1.9m) Central Office (2.9m x 2.5m), Left Block/Male (4.9m x 3.8m + 2.9m into alcove) Right Block/Female (5.2m x 4.5m)
Planning Interested parties are to make their own enquiries of the Local Planning Authority. Any successful purchaser will be liable to seek their own planning permission.
Services All main services are believed to be connected but have not been tested. Interested parties are advised to make their own investigations to satisfy themselves of their suitability
Note It will be a contractual condition of the sale that the building cannot be demolished and will not be permitted for car parking.
Note This property is located within a conservation area and on the Local List therefore the property must be retained.
Rating No payment required Lavatory Relief as of current but will be changed once property is redeveloped
Note PROSPECTIVE BUYERS PLEASE NOTE We draw your attention to the Special Conditions of Sale within the Legal Pack, referring to other charges in addition to the purchase price which may become payable. Such costs may include Search Fees, reimbursement of Sellers costs and Legal Fees, and Transfer Fees amongst others.

Tenure: Freehold

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Administration Fee: £1440 inc VAT payable on exchange of contracts.

Buyer's Premium Fee: £1140 inc VAT payable on exchange of contracts.

Disbursements: Please see the legal pack for any disbursements listed that may become payable by the purchaser on completion.