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Vine House, Church Street
Ashbourne
Derbyshire
DE6 1AE
Land at Highfields North, Walsall Wood
Price On Application
Land - Development Site
- Approximately 44 acres of freehold land with development potential
- Attractive semi-rural location close to Walsall Wood town centre and all local amenities
- Excellent transport links via A452 Chester Road and the M6 motorway
- Benefitting from an extant planning permission for the extraction of minerals
The site extends to approximately 44 acres (17.84 hectares). The wider holding
comprises a mix of mature woodland, open water and grassland, forming an
attractive and predominantly natural landscape.
Description
The site extends to approximately 44 acres (17.84 hectares). The wider holding comprises a mix of mature woodland, open water and grassland, forming an attractive and predominantly natural landscape.
The site could be suitable for a range of development opportunities, subject to the necessary planning consents.
The Jockey Fields SSSI comprises c 12.94 hectares (32 acres) of the site being sold. This does not preclude using the land for grazing and livestock subject to consultation with Natural England. There is approximately 4.86 hectares (12 acres) of land in the northeast corner of the site, that is outside the SSSI and could be used for other development
Location
The site is situated at Highfields North, Walsall Wood, within the West Midlands, positioned approximately 3 miles north of Walsall town centre and around 10 miles northwest of Birmingham city centre. The location benefits from direct access via Walsall Road (A461), which provides convenient connections to the surrounding highway network, including the A452 Chester Road and the M6 motorway approximately 5 miles to the southeast via Junctions 9 and 10.
Highfields North occupies an established suburban setting characterised by a mix of residential neighbourhoods, commercial premises and areas of open green infrastructure. The site benefits from proximity to local amenities within Walsall Wood and neighbouring centres such as Aldridge and Brownhills, while public transport connections are available along Walsall Road with rail services accessible from nearby Bloxwich and Walsall stations.
The surrounding area comprises a varied mix of residential development, light industrial and commercial occupiers, together with nearby recreational land and ecological assets. The wider area also benefits from established woodland and designated nature sites, including the Jockey Fields Site of Special Scientific Interest, contributing positively to the environmental character and landscape setting of the site.
Adjacent to the site is a Lidl Supermarket, which finished construction in 2025, highlighting the development potential of this site.
General Information
Planning
The entire site has an extant planning permission for the extraction of minerals including Fireclays granted by Walsal Metropolitan Borough Council to Parkhil Reclamation Limited dated 29 March 1996. Further details are available on
request
The site could be suitable for a range of development opportunities, subject to the necessary planning consent
Services
Interested parties should make their own enquiries.
Tenure
There is currently a licence to two individuals occupying the land, mainly for husbandry and grazing. Further details are available on request.
Local Authority
Walsall Council, Civic Centre, Darwall Street, Walsall. WS1 1TP - Tel: 01922650000
VAT
All figures quoted are exclusive of VAT, which may be payable at the prevailing rate.
Viewing
Strictly by prior appointment with the Agent's Telford office:
Contact: Sam Dolphin
Direct Line: 01952 521008
Mobile: 07497 204496
Email: Sam@andrew-dixon.co.uk
Ref: SJD/4189
Strictly by prior appointment with Bagshaws Uttoxeter:
Contact: Rory Clark
Direct Line: (01335) 342201
Email: ashbourne@bagshaws.com
Although these particulars are thought to be materially correct their accuracy cannot be guaranteed and they do not form part of any contract.
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