Land opposite Fishers Farm, Delph Lane, PR7

LOCATION
The land is located on the eastern side of Delph Lane, directly opposite Fishers Farm, within the parish of Charnock Richard.

The plot lies approximately 200 metres north of the Council defined settlement boundary of Charnock Richard and benefits from close vehicular proximity to local amenities including a primary school, shops, public houses and community facilities.

Chorley town centre is located approximately 730 metres to the east (as the crow flies). Delph Lane connects with the A49 to the south, providing convenient access to the regional road
network and the M6 motorway.

LAND DESCRIPTION

The property comprises an irregular-shaped parcel of land extending to approximately 0.18 hectares (0.44 acres).
The site has a mature boundary to the Delph Lane frontage and a substantial belt of trees to the rear, beyond which lies the railway line, providing enclosure to the land.

The land is used as garden land, and prior to this was historically utilised as allotments.
Its compact scale and established vegetated boundaries create a private and contained setting, offering an attractive opportunity for residential development.

TENURE
Freehold. The property will be sold with vacant possession upon completion. Title Reference: LA821145 (the plot forms part of this title)

SERVICES
MacMarshalls Ltd have not tested any services and purchasers should satisfy themselves as to their presence and working condition prior to exchange of contracts.

PLANNING
Permission in principle (stage 1) was granted on 10th October 2025 for the erection of up to 2no. dwellings (25/00775/PIP).
The land is situated within the Green Belt, though it has been assessed as grey belt for the stage 1 PIP.

LOCAL AUTHORITY
The local authority is Chorley Borough Council, Town Hall, Market Street, PR7 1DP. .

RIGHTS OF WAY, EASEMENTS AND WAYLEAVES
Access to the site is taken directly from Delph Lane. Purchasers should satisfy themselves that the proposed access arrangements meet their development requirements.

The land is sold with the benefit of, and subject to, all existing rights of way, easements and wayleaves.
An overhead line and telegraph pole crosses the site and will need to be moved if the site is developed. Purchasers will be responsible for this.

METHOD OF SALE & GUIDE PRICE
The site is offered For Sale by Private Treaty with a guide price of offers over £140,000. Interested parties are invited to contact the selling agent to discuss their interest.

PROOF OF FUNDS
Proof of funds and ID documents confirming identity and addresses are required when an offer is submitted (certificated copies of two forms of formal identification).

VIEWINGS
Please contact the agents to arrange a viewing. Site security restricts access to unaccompanied viewers.

HEALTH & SAFETY
Prospective purchasers are respectfully reminded that they should take all reasonable precautions when viewing the property and observe necessary health and safety procedures. Please take care in respect of any uneven ground. The vendors for themselves, and MacMarshalls Ltd as their agents, accept no liability for any health and safety issues arising out of viewing the property.