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68, Church Street, Larkhall, South Lanarkshire, ML9

Key Features

  • Opportunity to explore the potential for two new homes, subject to planning permission
  • Low cost investment opportunity offering potentially excellent yield
  • Prominent Corner Position - Located at the junction of Church Street and Broomhill Road, Larkhall.
  • Previously Developed Site - Formerly occupied by one residential property
  • Established Residential Area - Surrounded by existing homes and newer housing developments
  • Convenient Location - Close to Asda supermarket, local amenities and transport links.
  • Offered without planning permission, allowing buyers to investigate the site's future potential.
  • Bid now! To avoid missing out

Description

A prominent development site with potential for new build residential property in an established South Lanarkshire location. Freehold land

Good sized plot at the prominent junction of Church Street and Broomhill Road, Larkhall- site of former house.

Previously occupied by a residential property, the site offers an exciting opportunity for developers, builders and investors to explore its potential for future residential development, with the possibility of creating a new home, subject to obtaining the necessary planning permission.

The site occupies a highly visible corner position within an established residential area, surrounded by existing housing and newer developments. Its location close to Asda supermarket and local amenities adds to its appeal, while the surrounding demand for housing may make this an opportunity worth exploring for those looking to bring new homes to the local market.

All services and connections are believed to by close-by.

The plot is currently undeveloped and relatively level, having previously been used for signage associated with the nearby Lovell Homes Glow Garren development.

With vacant possession offered, buyers can assess the site's potential and consider how best to make use of the available space.

Development potential: Opportunity to explore the possibility of constructing a residential property, subject to planning permission. This land is offered without planning permission and all future development is, of course, subject to necessary consents. Braveheart Auctions can offer no advice or guarantees on planning.

The area is particularly well served by educational facilities, with a selection of primary schools and Larkhall Academy catering for secondary education. For those seeking recreational and leisure opportunities, Larkhall Leisure Centre provides a range of sporting and fitness facilities, while local golf facilities offer further opportunities for outdoor pursuits.

The town also enjoys access to attractive areas of open space and surrounding countryside, with Morgan Glen providing a particularly pleasant setting for woodland walks and outdoor recreation. The wider area offers a variety of scenic walking routes and opportunities to enjoy the surrounding natural landscape.

Larkhall therefore offers a desirable combination of established local amenities, educational provision, leisure facilities and access to open countryside, making it an attractive location for a range of prospective purchasers and providing a convenient setting for both residents and families.

The site's position on Church Street places it within an existing residential area, with nearby housing developments reflecting ongoing residential activity in the locality.

Larkhall is ideally situated approximately 4 miles from Hamilton, 7 miles to Motherwell, 12 miles from East Kilbride and 17 miles from Glasgow city centre, offering convenient access to a range of employment, shopping and leisure opportunities.

The town benefits from excellent transport links, making it an attractive and convenient location for commuters and residents alike. Larkhall and Merryton railway stations provide regular rail services, offering easy connections to Hamilton and Glasgow Central, as well as access to the wider rail network. These services make travelling into Glasgow and other key destinations straightforward, whether for work, education or leisure.

In addition, regular bus services operate throughout the town and connect Larkhall with neighbouring towns and surrounding communities, providing further convenient public transport options.

For those travelling by car, the nearby A71 and M74 offer excellent road connectivity, allowing easy access to Glasgow, Hamilton, East Kilbride and other destinations across the Central Belt. The wider motorway network also provides convenient routes further afield, making the town well placed for both local and longer-distance travel.

Larkhall provides an attractive and accessible location, combining established local amenities, public transport links and access to surrounding countryside.

Its prominent position, accessible setting and proximity to everyday amenities make it an appealing prospect for developers and investors looking for a site with potential.

Recent Sales History:
74 Church Street, Larkhall - Jul 2026 - £340,000
78 Church Street, Larkhall - Jan 2023 - £340,000
50 Church Street, Larkhall - Mar 2021 - £255,105
12 Broomhill Road, Larkhall - Dec 2020- £235,000

Whether you are a local builder, property developer or investor seeking your next project, this site presents an opportunity to explore the potential for new housing in Larkhall.

The land is offered without planning permission. Any future development, including the construction of two houses, would be subject to the relevant planning approvals, permissions and consents. Buyers should undertake their own investigations into planning feasibility, access, services and development costs before proceeding.

This lot will be sold under auction terms and conditions by Braveheart Auctions.

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Date Posted
2026-11-07

Price history

DateChangePrice
11 Nov 2026Reduced 20.8% (−£5,000)£19,000
7 Nov 2026Listed£24,000

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

1.8 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre · available to 75% of premises

Suitable for

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

Mobile signal

OutdoorsIndoorsEE Good NoneO2 Good NoneThree Limited NoneVodafone 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

  • Machanhill Primary School341 metres
    Pupils
    335
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • St Mary's Primary School (Larkhall)672 metres
    Pupils
    84
    Type
    Roman Catholic
  • Robert Smillie Memorial Primary School712 metres
    Pupils
    201
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Hareleeshill Primary School0.6 miles
    Pupils
    154
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Craigbank Primary School0.7 miles
    Pupils
    148
    Type
    Non-denominational

Secondary

  • Larkhall Academy265 metres
    Pupils
    1,234
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Clyde Valley High School2.6 miles
    Pupils
    851
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Our Lady's High School - Motherwell2.9 miles
    Pupils
    852
    Type
    Roman Catholic
  • Dalziel High School3.7 miles
    Pupils
    1,002
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • St Aidan's High School3.7 miles
    Pupils
    915
    Type
    Roman Catholic

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: planning activity, heritage and any flood history here are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Co-op Union Street Larkhall, Larkhall244 metres
Iceland Larkhall, Larkhall467 metres
Farmfoods Larkhall, Larkhall484 metres

GP surgery

Gallowhill Medical Centre127 metres

Pharmacy

Boots Uk Ltd253 metres

Green space

Public Park Or Garden359 metres

Walking trail

Cherry Hill798 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

Larkhall Rail Station388 metres

Nearest bus stop

Wellbrae64 metres

Typical drive times

Hamilton8 min · 5.1 miles
Larkhall1 min · 0.1 miles
Bellshill12 min · 8.2 miles
Motherwell9 min · 5.8 miles
Glasgow (city)22 min · 17 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

SEPA open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. The map pin for this listing marks the postcode area rather than the exact location, 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

Not on SEPA's flood maps

Surface water

Mapped risk

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.

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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