Residential Development Site
3.16 Acres of Allocated Land
Indicative plans for 44 Dwellings with a pre-app response
Date for Offers: 26th February 2026

Description:

3.16 acres of Agricultural land with an allocation for '40 Dwellings'. A positive pre-app response from Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council (Available upon Request) summarises;

'Subject to the status of the local plan, we would be supportive of the principle of residential development of the site subject to other key material considerations.'

The vendor is willing to listen to both conditional & unconditional proposals.

Location:

St Martins Road is ideally positioned in the heart of Talke, offering a prominent residential setting with excellent access to everyday amenities. The site sits within a short distance of popular local schools, convenient shopping facilities, and the nearby retail parks at Talke and Kidsgrove. Commuters benefit from swift road links to the A34 and A500, connecting easily to Newcastle-under-Lyme, Stoke-on-Trent, and the wider Cheshire and Staffordshire road network.

Planning & Supporting Information.:

The site at St Martins Road has been allocated for housing in the emerging local plan for Newcastle-under-Lyme.

An Info Pack is available on request but here are the key details of the allocation:

Policy ID: TK17
Use: Housing
Capacity: 40 dwellings
Site Area: 1.24 hectares
Key Development Considerations

For any development to go ahead, the council has outlined several requirements that need to be addressed. These include:

Access - Main access to the site must be from St Martins Road.

Design - The development needs to be "landscape-led," meaning it should retain existing trees and hedgerows where possible and not be intrusive to surrounding views.

Heritage - A Heritage Impact Assessment is required due to the proximity of Harecastle Farmhouse, a Grade II listed building.

Assessments - Several assessments are needed, covering potential risks from coal mining, land contamination, noise from the nearby A34 and A500, and archaeological remains.

Infrastructure - The developer will need to provide and fund enhancements to local pedestrian/cycle routes and contribute financially to local schools, health facilities, and improvements at the Talke Signals junction.

Flood Risk - A sequential approach to development is required, prioritising areas with the lowest flood risk.

This allocation indicates that the council is in favour of residential development on this site in principle, provided these specific conditions are met.

Proposed Plans:

The current owner has submitted a pre-app to Newcastle Borough Council for a scheme of 44 Dwelling as detailed below;

- Type 1 - 3 Bed - 106 Sq.m / 1140 Sq.ft - 15 Units
- Type 2 - 2 Bed - 72 Sq.m / 775 Sq.ft - 23 Units
- Type 3 - 2 Bed - 79 Sq.m / 850 Sq.ft - 6 Units

Total - 44 Units

Sales Values:

The estimated GDV for the proposed scheme is £9,110,000 - This includes an allocation of 10 units for S106.

Comparable evidence of local New Homes sales is contained within the property information pack which is available upon request.

Proof of Identity:

To comply with Money Laundering Regulations, on acceptance of an offer for purchase or letting, the buyer or prospective tenant will be required to provide identification to Butters John Bee. Where a property is due to go to auction, all bidders will be required to register prior to 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.