Summary
| Property Type | Development Potential / Land |
| Tenure | For Sale |
| Size | 2.08 Acres |
| Price | Offers in the region of £1,250,000 |
- Development potential
- 2.08 acres
About
The site boundary extends to approximately 2.08 acres and consists of a variety of vacant buildings and surrounding land. The former Lawrence shoe factory, occupying a central position on the site is an imposing property, albeit in a current state of disrepair, built circa 1837 before closing fully in 1990. In addition, the factory cottages, which are semi-detached two storey buildings, are located to the north west corner and face the prominent Harborough Road and Gladstone Street.
There is a car park within the boundary located off New Street also. The property and site have spent many years in the public eye with various schemes discussed including a 43-unit residential scheme consisting of one-to-five-bedroom properties and potentially a preferred site for a commercial supermarket user subject to planning permission being obtained.
The site is securely fenced with access from New Street and Gladstone Street.
Today the site occupies a prominent and central location in Desborough, close to both residential properties and neighbouring businesses including Costa Coffee and other local businesses.
Further information including Title plans, surveys, additional photos etc are available on request.
Location
Gladstone Street is a semi-residential area located in the town of Desborough, in the NN14 2QT postal area. Desborough is a town with a population of approximately 11,000 people situated in the county of Northamptonshire.
Gladstone Street is a well-maintained residential road lined with houses on both sides. The houses on Gladstone Street and New Street are predominantly semi-detached or terraced properties.
The site is within close proximity to the town centre of Desborough and as such is within walking distance to Desborough’s local amenities to include a variety of local shops and restaurants, a primary school, a leisure centre, a church, pharmacy, doctor’s surgery and more.
Market Harborough and Kettering are both within a 15-minute drive offering excellent commuter rail links with London St Pancras accessible within an hour.
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Further Information
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Viewings
Strictly by prior arrangement with the sole agents.
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Terms
This property is available to purchase for the freehold at an asking price of £1,250,000 exclusive of VAT.
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Planning
Policy DES2 Opportunity Redevelopment Sites within Desborough: Redevelopment will be supported at the following sites as shown on the policies map:
The Lawrence's Factory site (DE2). Redevelopment should include mixed use or residential development, proposals should consider the impact of the development on the significance of the Conservation Area, including the Lawrence's Factory building which is a prominent and important historic building.
However, Policy 12 of the Joint Core Strategy supports the provision of a medium sized food store to serve the Rothwell/ Desborough area. Policy TCE2 of the local plan states that the floor space of any new food store should not exceed 2,000m2 of convenience floor space and should meet the sequential test.
The site lies within the town centre boundary. It is strongly believed redevelopment of the site would strengthen Desborough Town Centre.
The chosen purchaser will be expected to liaise with Historic England in any development proposals.
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