Land for sale

Greenroyd Court, Pontefract WF8

1.25 Acre Freehold Cemetery with Carpark - Unique opportunity to purchase a plot of land with full planning granted and infrastructure in place for around 900 burial plots - Excellent potential return on initial investment

Property Details

Unique opportunity to purchase a freehold plot of land, set within the picturesque and highly regarded village of Darrington, and which has full planning granted for use as a Cemetery. The 1.25 acre greenfield site is estimated to have space for a potential 900 burial plots and the intial infrastructure incorporating an 18 space carpark, first phase footpaths and perimeter fencing, entrance gate and equipment shed have all been constructed. It should be noted that a very small number of burial plots are already occupied. For all enquiries, contact FSL Estate Agents on .

Excellent Investment Return

Potential earnings from plot reservations alone is anticpated to be upwards of £2400 per plot, with additial revenue income from preparation and upkeep of each plot. Prices quoted are consistent with the current Wakefield Council burial service fees effective from May 2025.

Location

Darrington Garden of Rest is situated to the rear of Greenroyd Court within the village of Darrington which lies around 3 miles to the east of Pontefract. The location offers easy access from the A1 and M62 motorway networks.

Tenure

Freehold site incorporating Land Registry Title Numbers WYK469484, WYK427699 and wyk 786598.

Planning Consent

Planning was submitted under application reference 11/00131/ful and consent was granted 25th January 2012 under reference app/X4725/A/11/2161984. Planning consent allowed change of use from unoccupied greenbelt land to cemetery to include an 18 space carpark. It should be noted that consent includes restrictions on opening hours and height of markings / headstones. Full details of the application and associated plans and documents can be downloaded from Wakefield Council Planning Portal.

Size

The site is estimated to be approximately 1.25 acres in size (approximately 5117 m2 / 55,086 sq ft). Please note that this has been measured using Google mapping software and not physically measured on site.

Viewings

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Important Information

These particulars are intended only as general guidance. The Company therefore gives notice that none of the material issued or visual depictions of any kind made on behalf of the Company can be relied upon as accurately describing any of the Specified Matters prescribed by any Order made under the Property Misdescriptions Act 1991. Nor do they constitute a contract, part of a contract or a warranty.