Land at Ivy Bank Lane, Haworth, Keighley | Property for sale | Savills
2.67 Ac(1.08 Ha)
Price on application

Land at Ivy Bank LaneHaworth, Keighley

    Development land
    2.67 Ac (1.08 Ha)

    Key features

    • Immediate Residential Development Opportunity
    • The sale area is approximately 2.67 acres (1.08Hectares)
    • Located within the Heart of Haworth, with a range of local amenities.
    • The site is accessible by rail with the nearest railway station in Keighley.
    • Offers are invited by NOON Friday 23rd May 2025.

    Residential Development Opportunity

    About this property

    • The sale area comprises an area of approximately 1.08 hectares (2.67 acres) which iscurrently vacant, cleared space. The site is bordered by Ivy Bank Lane and Sun Street to the west, where the surrounding area is primarily residential, consisting of Victorian-style properties including both terraced and semi-detached homes. To the south, the site adjoins agricultural and private land, with Libby’s Place Homestay located immediately to the southwest. The northern boundary consists of Ivy Bank Lane, accessed from Bridge House Lane further north. To the east, the site is bordered by Worth Valley Railway, which operates a famous heritage steam rail service, with further land accommodating a new residential development of semi-detached and detached dwellings. Haworth lies approximately 10 miles northwest of Bradford city centre and approximately 23 miles west of Leeds, both of which are accessible via a regular railservice from Keighley Railway Station. Manchester is located 45 miles to the south.

    Local information

    • The subject site is situated in the heart of Haworth, a picturesque and highly sought-after village known for its charming residential character and surrounding pastoral countryside. Haworth offers a variety of amenities, including pubs such as The Fleece Inn and The Hawthorn, Haworth Primary school, a Co–op Food store and the Bronte Parsonage Museum.
    • The Main Street lies approximately 200m northwest of the subject site, a historic cobbled high street featuring numerous local businesses and shops that provide a wide range of services. This area is a popular destination for both residents and visitors due to its rich heritage and sense of community.

    Additional information

    • The development site has the benefit of an Outline Planning Permission for the residential development of up to 33 residential units C3 or 30 retirement apartmentsC2 and 17 residential units C3 (The permission includes a provision of 20% Affordable Housing and policy S.106 contribution – Ref: 18/03530/MAO 3rd May 2022). Condition one of the permission however requires the submission of reserved matters within3 years of the date of the outline permission, i.e. by the 2nd May 2025.
    • The site owner is currently preparing a reserved matters application for 33 residential units (C3) Which will be submitted in advance of the 2nd May. This application can then be amended to reflect the scheme the selected developer wishes to deliver.