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Swinton, Mexborough, South Yorkshire
£475,000

Our Summary

  • Exciting development opportunity with planning approval for 17 residential flats on a 0
  • Located within the Mexborough Conservation area, planning permission is needed for improvement works to the property within the removal of most permitted development rights (PDRs) under Article 4(2) Directions
  • DescriptionThis property presents an exciting and rare development opportunity in the heart of Swinton, with planning permission granted for the creation of 17 residential flats
  • Planning PermissionSince 1993, the premises on the southern side of Station Street has been referred to as Cafe Sport
  • The former sports bar was granted conditional planning permission (Application Reference RB2024/0341) in September 2024 for the conversion of 12 flats, of which comprises two 2 bedroom, 8 one bedroom and 2 studio flats
  • The application reference RB2025/0401 sought full planning permission for external alterations to the building which includes an increase in building height to create a second floor over the existing ground and first floor
  • Planning HistoryPlease see the latest planning applications on the Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council Planning Portal

Description

This is an exciting development opportunity in the heart of Swinton, with planning permission granted for the creation of 17 residential flats. The property is situated on a 0.22-acre site in central Swinton, with a two-story building extending across approximately 11,000 square feet. The site is located within the Mexborough Conservation area, and planning permission is needed for improvement works to the property. The property has a rich history, with Mexborough dating back to at least Norman times and being known for its glass bottle and pottery industries, coal mining, brickwork, and quarrying. The town is well-connected, with the M18, M1, and A1(M) motorways within a short distance, and Mexborough train station offering direct links to Sheffield, Doncaster, and Leeds. The property is being sold freehold with vacant possession on completion, and the asking price is on application.