Former St Luke's School - Grade II Listed
Potential for alternative uses (Subject to planning)
For Sale By Auction at 6.30pm on Monday 25th November 2024
at the Double Tree By Hilton Hotel, Festival Park, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 5BQ
Contact the Auction Team to Register: 0800 090 2200 or auction@bjbmail.com

Location:

The site lies within a residential suburb and settlement for Hanley, a town in the city of Stoke-on-Trent. Hanley St. Luke’s Church of England Aided Primary School is located immediately north of the site. Hanley town centre, the CBD of Stoke-on-Trent, is located less than a mile away from the subject property, where all major amenities can be found including the Potteries shopping Centre and Hanley bus station which offers a wide range of services across the city. Stoke Station is situated 1.6 miles away and sits on the Stafford to Manchester branch of the West Coast Main Line. It also provides an interchange between local services running through Cheshire, Staffordshire and Derbyshire.

Planning & Supporting Information.:

A full planning application for 'Change of use for up to 28 self contained units for vulnerable adults providing temporary accommodation' was refused on 09 August 2024 (Ref; 68638/FUL).

The scheme was refused on the basis that 'Insufficient information has been submitted with the application as the scheme fails to justify the less than substantial harm which would be inflicted upon the Listed Building.'

Full details of the planning refusal are contained within the info pack which is available upon request. The pack also incudes;

- Photos
- Planning documents from application (Ref; 68638/FUL)
- BJB Property Details
- BJB Comparable Evidence

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.

Accommodation:

The GIA of the existing premises is 1070 sq.m (11517 sq.ft).

Any sizes / measurements quoted by BJB are correct to the best of our knowledge, however we would recommended all interest parties carry out their own checks before relying on any information provided.

Pre-Auction Offers.:

Any pre-Auction offers should be submitted via e-mail to residential-land@bjbmail.com. All offers will be forwarded to the client for consideration, but please be aware that the majority of clients prefer to let the marketing run for a period, prior to giving serious consideration to accepting any pre-Auction offer.

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 www.buttersjohnbee.com. 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.

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 www.buttersjohnbee.com/auction or contact the Auction Team on 0800 090 2200 or auction@bjbmail.com.

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.

Looking for Residential Land?:

Please note that not all residential development land will appear on our website. To ensure that you do not miss out on these opportunities please e-mail: residential-land@bjbmail.com or call the Land & New Homes team to discuss your requirements.

Butters John Bee Estate Agents also offer a professional, ARLA accredited Lettings and Management Service. If you are considering purchasing your property in order to rent, are looking at buy to let or would like a free review of your current portfolio then please call the Lettings Branch Manager on the number shown above.

Butters John Bee Estate Agents is the seller's agent for this property. Your conveyancer is legally responsible for ensuring any purchase agreement fully protects your position. We make detailed enquiries of the seller to ensure the information provided is as accurate as possible. Please inform us if you become aware of any information being inaccurate.