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Land for sale

47 Townley Street, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 9LF
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Features and description

  • Leasehold Land
  • Full planning permission was granted on 13 January 2026 for the residential development of four dwellings
For Sale Via Online Auction. Fee's Apply.

A rectangular, sloping development site extending to approximately 0.13 acres, benefiting from full planning permission for the construction of four contemporary two-bedroom dwellings.

Each home has been thoughtfully designed to suit modern lifestyles. The ground floor comprises a spacious lounge, open-plan kitchen/dining area, and WC, while the first floor provides two well-proportioned bedrooms, a family bathroom, and a dedicated study, ideal for home working.


Externally, each property will benefit from a private rear garden and allocated off-road parking.

Situated within a sought-after residential location on the edge of Colne town centre, the site presents an excellent opportunity for immediate development. The plot occupies a prominent position to the north of Townley Street at its junction with Chatham Street and is within easy walking distance of a wide range of amenities, including Sainsbury's, Lidl, Aldi, TK Maxx, and North Valley Retail Park. A selection of local schools is also nearby, while Junction 14 of the M65 motorway is only a short drive away, providing excellent transport connections.

Full planning permission was granted on 13 January 2026 for the residential development of four dwellings (Application No. 25/0359/FUL). Further planning information can be obtained directly from Pendle Borough Council.

We understand that all mains services are available within the vicinity of the site. Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves as to the location, availability, and capacity of all services.

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Description
A rectangular, sloping development site extending to approximately 0.13 acres, benefiting from full planning permission for the construction of four contemporary two-bedroom dwellings.

Location
The plot occupies a prominent position to the north of Townley Street at its junction with Chatham Street and is within easy walking distance of a wide range of amenities, including Sainsbury's, Lidl, Aldi, TK Maxx, and North Valley Retail Park. A selection of local schools is also nearby, while Junction 14 of the M65 motorway is only a short drive away, providing excellent transport connections.

Tenure
Leasehold - Title number LA965652

Auctioneers Additional Comments
Pattinson Auction are referred to as The Auctioneer. This auction lot is being sold by either conditional (Modern) or unconditional (Traditional) auction terms and overseen by The Auctioneer. The method of auction sale and the applicable terms and conditions are found on the lot page of this property on The Auctioneers website. The property is available to view strictly by appointment only via any Marketing Agent or The Auctioneer. Please be aware that any enquiry, bid or viewing of the subject property will require your details to be shared between any marketing agent and The Auctioneer so that matters can be dealt with effectively. The property is being sold via a transparent online auction. To submit a bid, all bidders must adhere to a verification of identity process in line with Anti Money Laundering procedures. Bids can be submitted at any time and from anywhere.

Auctioneers Additional Comments
The advertised price is commonly referred to as a Starting Bid or Guide Price and is accompanied by a Reserve Price. The Reserve Price is confidential to the seller and The Auctioneer and will typically be within a range above or below 10% of the Guide Price or Starting Bid. These prices are subject to change. An auction can be closed at any time, with The Auctioneer permitting the property (the lot) to be sold prior to the end of the auction. A Legal Pack associated with this property is available to view upon request and contains details relevant to the legal documentation, enabling all interested parties to make an informed decision prior to bidding. The Legal Pack will also outline the buyers obligations and sellers commitments. It is strongly advised that you seek the counsel of a solicitor prior to proceeding with any property and/or Land Title purchase.

Auctioneers Additional Comments
In order to secure the property and ensure commitment from the seller, upon exchange of contracts the successful bidder will be expected to pay a non-refundable deposit equivalent to 5% of the purchase price. The deposit will form part of the purchase price. A non-refundable reservation fee of up to 6% inc VAT (subject to a minimum fee which could be up to 7,200 inc VAT) is also payable upon agreement of sale. The Reservation Fee is in addition to the agreed purchase price, and consideration should be given by the purchaser to any Stamp Duty Land Tax liability associated with the overall purchase costs. Both the Marketing Agent and The Auctioneer may consider it necessary or beneficial to pass customer details to third-party service suppliers, from whom a referral fee may be received. There is no requirement or obligation to use any recommended suppliers or services.

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Pattinson - Commercial
Pattinson - Commercial
2 Hill Street, Gateshead Tyne and Wear NE8 2AS
0191 392 0913
Pattinson Estate Agency is an award-winning family-run business that was Launched in 1977 on Independence Day. This is no coincidence, as independence is central to our company ethos. We are the most recognised estate agency in the North East, and in that time we have grown from 1 office to 28, with 300 members of staff, and we officially sell more properties in the North East, than any other estate agency. However, we don’t just sell houses! Our many property services include sales, lettings (property management), auction, commercial, financial services, conveyance and surveys, and we have it all under one roof! We can be contacted 6 days a week at extended hours, as we have a dedicated Regional Team who take the overspill calls from our 28 branches, so all client relationships are built and maintained. At Pattinsons, we are innovative leaders in the property industry, with pro-active selling, a reliable reputation, and substantial repeat business. Our national secure sale department, ‘Pattinson Auction’, was launched 33 years ago, and is going from strength to strength. As serious players in the field of digital marketing, we successfully utilise the social media platforms TikTok, Facebook and Instagram as part of our extensive marketing process. We have a wealth of knowledge and an expansive network to help find the best solution for you and your property requirements. You can trust Pattinsons, the North East’s leading estate agency.
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