*Residential Development Site, Forcett, Richmond
Key Features
- Planning permission granted for four properties
- Dedicated entrance to development
- Gardens & garaging
- Village location
Description
Nestled on the edge of the Forcett Hall Estate, this unique development opportunity presents an exciting prospect for those looking to invest in a sought-after location. The site offers the potential for the development of four properties, combining both new build and delightful barn conversions, which will undoubtedly appeal to a variety of buyers.
Location - The site is situated in a rural position in the village of Forcett, on the edge of the Forcett Hall Estate. Eppleby is located close by and benefits from a village shop, tea room, public house and primary school. The A66 is within easy reach bringing the nearby market towns of Richmond, Barnard Castle and Darlington within easy reach. These towns offer a wide variety of amenities including national and local retailers a large range of bars and restaurants, cinemas, theatres, sports centres, golf courses, state and private educational opportunities. For the commuter the A66, A1(M), East Coast Mainline and Newcastle, Durham Tees Valley and Leeds Bradford Airports provide links to commercial centres of the North East and beyond.
The Site - This unique development opportunity presents an exciting prospect for those looking to invest in a sought-after location. The site offers the potential for the development of four properties, combining both new build and delightful barn conversions, which will undoubtedly appeal to a variety of buyers.
With full planning permission and listed building consent already in place, this development site is primed for immediate progression. The blend of contemporary designs alongside the character of traditional barn architecture promises to create a harmonious living environment that respects the local heritage while catering to modern lifestyles.
Forcett is known for its picturesque surroundings and community spirit, making it an ideal setting for families and individuals alike. The area boasts excellent transport links and local amenities, ensuring that residents will enjoy both convenience and tranquillity.
This is a rare opportunity to create a bespoke development in a highly desirable area. For further details and to explore the potential of this remarkable site, please do not hesitate to contact the agent.
Development Site - The site comprises a range of traditional stone farm building and general purpose buildings (former dairy farm). Planning and Listed building consent have been passed to create a range of properties:
Unit 1: 222 sqm/ 2388 sqft 4 Bedrooms including garaging
Unit 2: 384 sqm/ 4137 sqft 4 Bedrooms including garaging
Unit 3: 127 sqm/ 1366 sqft 2 Bedrooms including garaging
Unit 4: 291 sqm/ 3131 sqft 3 Bedrooms including garaging
Planning Permission - Notice of Decision No 22/00875/FULL
Listed Building Consent No 22/00876/LBC
For further information and conditions associated with the above, please contact North Yorkshire Council or GSC Grays:
Local Authority - North Yorkshire Council
Agents Note & Service - Proposed Site Plan. Please see below notes regarding A to F.
A. Development Site Entrance
B. Access gate with a retained right of way for the current vendor.
C. The purchaser will be responsible for a stone facia to a block wall.
D. Current access to blocked up with a stone wall by the vendor.
E. Approximate location of access to mains drainage.
F. Holding Tank to be removed by the purchaser.
Please note, a mains water supply is at the end of Forcett Hall Drive and there is a single phase electric to the redundant buildings.
Wayleaves, Easements & Rights Of Way - The site is sold subject to and with the benefit of all existing rights including rights of way whether public or private, light, drainage, water and electricity supplies and all other rights, obligations, easements, quasi easements and all wayleaves or covenants whether disclosed or not.
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Conditions Of Sale – Anti-Money Laundering - Should a purchaser(s) have an offer accepted on a property marketed by GSC Grays they will need to undertake an identification check. This is done to meet our obligation under Anti Money Laundering Regulations (AML) and is a legal requirement. We use a specialist third party service to verify your identity. The cost of these checks is £37.50 plus VAT (£45.00 inc VAT) per buyer, which is paid in advance, when an offer is agreed and prior to a sales memorandum being issued. This charge is non-refundable.
Viewings - Via GSC Grays: - For Health & Safety reasons all viewings must by accompanied by either the vendor or their agent.
Guide Price - Offers in excess of £400,000
Agents Note - All agricultural equipment , fittings and electrical fittings are not included in the sale and will be removed prior to completion.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
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- Date Posted
- 2026-10-26
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
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- Water
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- Heating
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- Broadband
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- Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
- Parking Available
- 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
1.8 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
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
- Eppleby Forcett Church of England Primary School930 metresOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 68
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Melsonby Methodist Primary School2.7 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 32
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Methodist
- Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool2.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 42
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Ravensworth Church of England Primary School3.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 35
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- High Coniscliffe CofE Primary School3.7 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 96
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- Hummersknott Academy5.6 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,215
- Type
- Academy converter
- Wyvern Academy5.8 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 464
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Staindrop Academy5.9 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 504
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Carmel College6 milesOfsted: Outstanding *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,367
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy6.7 milesOfsted: Outstanding *
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 611
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic/Church of England
* 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
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
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
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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
Planning map: Flood Zone 1.
Surface water
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.
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