Land

Our Summary

• Significant potential for residential or mixed-use redevelopment (STPP)
• Auction date: 24 June 2026 – secure your interest now
• Strategic Opportunity in Middleton’s Regeneration Heartland This is a rare and compelling opportunity to acquire a parcel of potential future development land at Lands’ End Road, Middleton, Manchester, M24 4RD
• Offered with a guide price of just £200,000 and to be sold by public auction on 24 June 2026, this site is ideally positioned for investors, developers, and forward-thinking buyers seeking to capitalise on the next wave of regeneration and housing growth in the Middleton and wider M24 area
• The property is currently tenanted, providing holding income, but the true value lies in its exceptional potential for future extensions, comprehensive redevelopment, or significant improvement, subject to planning permission (STPP)
• The site is also set to benefit from the planned extension of the Metrolink tram network, which will further enhance connectivity and support future residential and commercial growth
• Site Characteristics: A Blank Canvas for Value Creation The land at Lands’ End Road is situated within a predominantly residential context, surrounded by a mix of terraced and semi-detached houses, established gardens, and tree-lined streets
• There is no evidence of previous built structures or industrial use, suggesting a true greenfield status and a “blank canvas” for future development
• These designations signal strong political and policy support for new housing and mixed-use schemes in the area, making this site a prime candidate for future development (STPP)
• Development and Improvement Potential (STPP): Unlocking Value While the land is currently undesignated and not allocated for a specific use in the adopted Local Plan, it offers significant potential for future development, subject to securing the necessary planning consents
• Rochdale’s planning framework is supportive of bringing forward undesignated or ‘potential development land’ where proposals can demonstrate compliance with key policy objectives, including sustainable design, efficient land use, and positive contributions to local character and infrastructure
• Market Data: Land Values, Comparable Sales, and Residential Demand Development land values in Middleton and the wider M24 area typically range from £350,000 to £600,000 per acre for sites with planning consent, with unconsented land trading at a discount but offering significant uplift potential post-consent
• 79 million investment, completion due May 2027), a mixed-use care home and townhouse development on a three-acre brownfield site (80-bed care home and 20 new townhouses, planning ref 23/00335/FUL), and a proposed 314-home scheme at Stake hill, part of the Atom Valley Mayoral Development Zone
• Value-Add Opportunities: Extensions, Redevelopment, and Improvement This land offers significant potential for a range of future uses, including residential housing, apartments, or specialist accommodation such as supported living or care facilities
• With strong local demand and a supportive planning environment, the potential for value creation is significant
• The tenanted status does not detract from the site’s long-term development potential, and vacant possession can be sought in accordance with the terms of the tenancy and relevant legislation
• Auction Details and Viewing Arrangements The potential future development land at Lands’ End Road, Middleton, Manchester, M24 4RD, is offered for sale by public auction with a guide price of £200,000
• The auction will take place on 24 June 2026, with full legal documentation and title information available in the auction legal pack