Description

The Property is a former gas works site extending to circa 13.2 acres (5.3 hectares), comprising Freehold titles MS440731 and MS440732, as roughly edged blue on the plan above. The 3 parcels of land edged red and shaded green on the plan above are owned by Cadent Gas and contain operational gas compounds and a depot so do not form part of the Property to be sold.

The Property currently includes six gasholders in the south western section, which will be demolished by the seller.

The remainder of the Property comprises predominantly flat ground and vegetation, as well as the tarmac access road to the Cadent Gas depot.

The Property also includes a further separate plot of land to the south of Marsh Lane, which has a telecommunications mast on it, which is subject to a lease until June 2099.

Development Considerations

The Property is located within Sefton Council’s jurisdiction, with the Local Plan adopted in 2017 and guiding development until 2030.

The Property is allocated as one of the ‘Regeneration Opportunity Sites’ identified under Local Plan Policy ED6, which states the following:

• The proposed use is compatible with the adjacent residential area
• The proposed use provides a significant regeneration benefit to the area
• Any partial redevelopment would not prejudice the development of the remainder of the site

In the July 2024 Publication Draft Bootle Area Action Plan, the Property is identified as a proposed Housing allocation under Policies BAAP16 and BAAP20 (ref. BH3), with an indicative capacity of 210 dwellings. The land to the south of the Property (including the telecommunications mast which forms part of the Property) is also identified as a proposed Housing allocation under Policies BAAP16 and BAAP20 (ref. BH4), with an indicative capacity of 110 dwellings. The land to the east of the Property is identified as a Regeneration Opportunity Area and Employment Allocation.

In December 2023, planning permission was granted for the Property as set out below, with further information available on Sefton Council’s website using the planning application reference number DC/2023/00560:

Dismantling of gasholder and associated redundant infrastructure and associated infilling and restoration of site.

The Property is identified within Flood Zone 1 (an area with a low probability of flooding).

Environmental Considerations

The Property is a former gas works, which is designated as contaminated land under Part 2A of the Environmental Protection Act 1990.

The demolition of the former gas holders on it is expected to be completed by the seller during Q4 2027 / Q1 2028.

Factual environmental information relating to the Property and the demolition works is available in the data room.

Services

Prospective purchasers should confirm the availability of services for their own proposals via the appropriate statutory body. BNP Paribas Real Estate have not tested any of the service installation and provide no warranties as to their condition.

Title

A Title Report is available in the data room.

Nearby Developments

Government funding has recently been awarded, planning permission granted (ref. DC/2023/01735) and a contractor appointed for the first phase of Sefton Council’s regeneration of the Strand Shopping Centre on Stanley Road in Bootle, including the following:

• The demolition of parts of the shopping centre
• The creation of new landscaped public realm alongside the canal
• The refurbishment and repurposing of the former M&S unit
• The creation of landscaped public realm forming a new town square
• The repurposing of other vacant former retail space to provide ‘shell and core’ space that will be flexible for a variety of uses and occupiers

Source: Place North West – Vinci picked for first phase of Bootle Strand regen and Sefton approves Bootle Strand reset

Bellway Homes have also been granted planning permission for the development of 185 new homes on Orrell Road in Litherland (ref. DC/2019/01356), with 2, 3 and 4 bedroom homes currently for sale.

Source: Bellway – St Wilfrid’s Place

Planning permission has also been granted for the demolition of the former vacant Johnsons Cleaners building and the development of 121 new homes on Stanley Road in Bootle (ref. DC/2022/00076).

VAT

We understand that the Property is elected for VAT and therefore VAT may be chargeable on the sale.

Viewings

Viewings are strictly by appointment only, with specific viewing dates to be announced to interested parties.

Interested parties should note that BNPPRE take no responsibility for any injury or accident at the Properties. Viewers and visitors of the Properties do so at their own risk.

Method of Sale

Conditional and unconditional offers for the freehold interest in the Property are invited by informal tender on or before 12 noon on 30th January 2026.

Please note that the seller reserves the right not to proceed with the highest or any offer received, with interested parties liable for their own costs.

Details on the requirements for offers will be released to interested parties prior to the offer deadline.

Anti Money Laundering

BNP Paribas Real Estate (BNP PRE) must comply with Anti Money Laundering Regulations. As part of this requirement, BNP PRE must obtain evidence of the identity and proof of address of potential buyers. Prior to an offer being accepted, all parties who are purchasing must provide the necessary evidence.