Auction: Monday 7 December 2026 at 6.30pm
Power Grove, Longton
- Land size
- 5.14 acres
Description
5.14 Acres of land with a proposed housing allocation
For sale on behalf of Stoke-on-Trent City Council
For Sale By Auction at 6.30 pm on Monday 7th December 2026
at the Double Tree By Hilton Hotel, Festival Park, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 5BQ
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Description - 5.14 Acre (s) of land located adjacent the A50 close to Longton town centre. The land may have potential for alternative uses subject to obtaining the necessary planning approvals.
Local Plan Allocation - The site is included in the emerging local plan as a proposed housing allocation (Policy ID: H3) for approximately 44 homes, suggesting a potential future change of use to residential.
NB: Whilst BJB will try and supply as much information as we can about the planning status of the land / property, please be mindful that we are not planning consultants and accordingly it is important that prospective purchasers ensure they have inspected the land / property and rely upon their own enquiries, assessments and due diligence with regards to the planning status and current or potential uses. All information is supplied in good faith and BJB cannot be held liable for any errors or omissions.
Location - The land is situated directly adjacent to an established residential cul-de-sac consisting primarily of semi-detached housing. Located within the town of Longton in Stoke-on-Trent, the site benefits from close proximity to local amenities, multiple nearby schools, and standard everyday essentials. For road and travel infrastructure, the plot connects locally via Carpenter Road and Foley Road, sits approximately 250 metres from Weston Coyney Road, and provides convenient access to major commuter links alongside ten nearby bus stops and seven regional train stations.
Planning & Supporting Information. - We are not aware of any current or historic planning consents in relation to this site, however there may be potential for alternative uses subject to the necessary planning permission and consents. It is important that prospective purchasers ensure they have inspected the site and rely upon their own enquiries, assessments and due diligence with regards to its current and potential uses.
Local Council - The site is located in the Council district of Stoke-on-Trent -
Tenure. - Freehold - Subject to any existing Rights of way & Tenancies.
Vat - All prices quoted by Butters John Bee are exclusive of VAT unless otherwise stated. All interested parties should make their own enquiries to satisfy themselves with the VAT position.
Pre-Auction Offers - PRE-AUCTION OFFERS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Common Auction Conditions. - This property is sold subject to our Common Auction Conditions (a copy is available on request).
Buyers Admin Fee. - A buyers administration fee of £1,800 including VAT is applicable to this lot. The purchaser will pay the fee whether the property is bought before, at or following the auction date.
Legal Pack. - Purchasing a property at auction is a firm commitment that carries the same legal implications as a signed contract by private treaty. It is important that you consult with your legal adviser before bidding and also your accountant regarding the impact of VAT, if applicable, on the sale price. The legal pack can be viewed online via our website Legal packs can also be viewed at the selling office. These documents should be passed to your legal adviser as they will help you make an informed decision about the lot. If you need further legal information please contact the vendor's solicitor whose details will be in the auction catalogue. Remember that you buy subject to all documentation and terms of contract whether or not you have read them.
Addendum. - Check the latest addendum at for any alterations or changes to the catalogue.
Internet, Telephone And Proxy Bidding - We are pleased to announce that we are now back in the Auction room at the Double Tree Hilton Hotel (Moat House). However, we also have the other bidding options available: On-Line / Telephone / By-Proxy. You will need to register in advance and provide two forms of ID. Register at or contact the Auction Team on or .
Legal Costs - Please refer to the auction pack in respect of any legal fees or search fees which may be due upon exchange or completion.
Deposit - Please note that a deposit of 10% of the purchase price (Min £3,000) will be due on Exchange of Contracts, whether the land / property is sold prior to Auction, in the Auction room or after the Auction.
Viewings - The site is not accessible - please get in contact for an appointment.
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Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
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- Date Posted
- 2026-10-30
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 40 Development Land listings in West Midlands (5+ acres).
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
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- Garden
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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
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
- St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School718 metresOfsted: Requires improvement *
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 239
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- St Gregory's Catholic Academy734 metresNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 461
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Co-op Academy Clarice Cliff880 metresOfsted report card · Nov 2025
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 373
- Type
- Academy converter
- Gladstone Primary Academy0.8 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 457
- Type
- Academy converter
- The Meadows Primary Academy0.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 379
- Type
- Academy converter
Secondary
- St Thomas More Catholic Academy159 metresNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,085
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy1.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,175
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- St Peter's CofE Academy1.5 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,052
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Faith
- Church of England
- Ormiston Meridian Academy1.7 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,015
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Discovery Academy1.7 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,435
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
* 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. The map pin for this listing is approximate, so these readings describe the surrounding area. 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
Not at the pin: mapped about 10 metres away.
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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Listing agent
Butters John Bee Land, Stoke-on-TrentSuite 1, Albion House No.2 Etruria Office, Village Forge Lane, Festival Park, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 5RQ
Contact Butters John Bee Land, Stoke-on-Trent
Suite 1, Albion House No.2 Etruria Office, Village Forge Lane, Festival Park, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 5RQ
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