Formerly Garden Nursery
Potential Grey Belt Residential Development Site (Subject to Planning)
***The bungalow is unlikely to be mortgageable due to structural issues ***
For Sale By Auction at 6.30 pm on Monday 13th July 2026
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

Description:

Bungalow in need of renovation with land to the rear previously used as a garden nursery. The glasshouses and outbuildings remain in place with the remainder of the land heavily overgrown. The land has a semi-rural feel being bordered by allotments and Florence Country Park.
Bungalow Plot: 0.57 Acre + Nursery Land: 1.86 Acre
Total Site Area: 2.43 Acres

Location:

The land is located in an established residential area on the southern most fringe of the North Staffordshire conurbation with excellent commuter links via the A50. Travelling Distances are as follows:
Longton Town Centre: 1.3 miles / 4 min drive
Local Amenities & Pub at Florence: 0.5 mile / 10 min walk
Tesco at Meir Park: 2.4 miles / 7 min drive
Stone Town Centre: 5.8 miles / 11 min drive
JCB at Rocester: 16 miles / 28 min drive

Planning & Supporting Information.:

We are not aware of any current or historic planning consents in relation to this site, however there may be potential for residential development under the "Grey Belt" policy. A full info pack is available on request which includes a Planning Report showing two potential schemes for residential development on the site - one for 18 units and one for 22 units. The conclusion of the report is as follows: The above Planning Assessment has concluded that the front part of the site lies within the settlement boundary and can be defined as brownfield. It is accepted that the main body of the site lies within Green Belt, but that the recent changes to the NPPF allows this part of the site be considered as Grey Belt. Notwithstanding the discussion surrounding the above definitions, there is the potential to create an attractive housing development which will bring forward much needed affordable and market dwellings to address the Council’s current Housing Land Supply shortfall. Furthermore, the development allows for a significant provision of greenspace with the retention of the existing trees and appropriate BNG improvements. Roy Spruce, Managing Director, Picea Design Ltd. Notwithstanding this above, it is important that prospective purchasers ensure they have inspected the site and rely upon their own enquiries, assessments and due diligence with regards to its current and potential uses.

VAT.:

All prices quoted by Butters John Bee are exclusive of VAT unless otherwise stated. We have been unable to confirm if VAT will be applicable on the sale therefore we recommend that all interested parties make their own enquiries to satisfy themselves with the VAT position.

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.

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.

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.

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.

All Enquiries:

Paul G. Beardmore BSc MRICS
Director - Residential Land
Land & New Homes Team
residential-land@bjbmail.com
07809 215045

Alex Djukic BSc MSc
Regional Land Manager
Land & New Homes Team
residential-land@bjbmail.com
07587 038787

Looking for Land & Development Opportunities?:

Please note that not all land & development opportunities 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.