Property Summary
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Area Sq ft: 3.81 acres
Property Description
Former MAFF Depot – Burton Road, Lichfield, Staffordshire – Residential Development Opportunity – 3.81 Acres (1.54 ha)This prime residential development site offers the opportunity to acquire a freehold parcel of land situated off Burton Road, to the east of Lichfield City Centre. The site, formerly used as a depot by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAFF), measures approximately 3.81 acres (1.54 hectares). Currently, there are two vacant warehouses on the site, offering a total area of 51,000 sq ft.
An outline planning application (21/00545/OUTM) has been submitted for a residential development comprising up to 55 dwellings, alongside the construction of a 78-space car park to serve the nearby Lichfield Trent Valley Railway Station. The land comprising the station car park will be retained by Network Rail and leased to a car park operator, and does not form part of this sale.
Key Features
Site Area: 3.81 acres (1.54 hectares)
Current Use: Two vacant warehouses (51,000 sq ft in total)
Planning Application: Outline application submitted for up to 55 residential dwellings
Car Park: 78-space car park to be constructed, retained by Network Rail
Location: Off Burton Road, east of Lichfield City Centre, 5 minutes’ walk from Lichfield Trent Valley Railway Station
Access: Convenient access to Lichfield Trent Valley Railway Station
Sale Details
The site is offered for sale by informal tender. Offers are invited on a conditional and/or unconditional basis. All offers should include the following:
Proof of funds
Timescales for exchange and completion
Buyer’s Obligations
The successful buyer will be required to pay up to £25,000 + VAT for Network Rail’s legal costs and £20,000 + VAT for Network Rail’s Surveyor’s costs from the outset.
The developer will be required to construct the station car park and access to Network Rail’s satisfaction at their cost.
For Further Information
Please refer to the attached sales particulars for more detailed information. A bid proforma is available in the download section of the data room for those wishing to submit an offer.
The site’s location offers excellent connectivity, being within 5 minutes’ walking distance of Lichfield Trent Valley Railway Station, providing easy access to regional and national transport links.
This site presents an exciting opportunity for residential development in a sought-after location with strong transport links.
