Land for sale

Elsrickle, Biggar ML12

A prime development opportunity comprising an approximately 2.3-acre site, with Planning Permission in Principle in place and a revised planning application currently progressing to deliver five high-quality building plots served by a shared private access. The revised approach removes the requirement for an adoptable road and associated infrastructure costs, resulting in a more straightforward and deliverable scheme while remaining consistent with the site’s established planning history and village setting.

The sale also includes an adjoining approximately 8.05-acre field, widening the appeal to lifestyle purchasers, self-builders and small scale developers seeking generous plots with additional amenity or paddock potential.

Situation
Elsrickle is a small village located in South Lanarkshire, Scotland. Nearby towns include Biggar, approximately 5 miles to the south, and Lanark, around 13 miles to the west. Glasgow lies roughly 38 miles to the northwest, and Edinburgh roughly 26 miles to the northeast, making Elsrickle a useful commuter village. While Elsrickle is set in a quiet rural landscape, it benefits from good road connections, making travel to larger towns and cities both convenient and accessible.

Access
The site can be accessed from the A721.
What3words:
Middle of land – ///vets.beep.dairies
Nearest Postcode:
ML12 6QZ

Directions
From Glasgow head east on the M8 towards Edinburgh, and follow for approx. 12 miles. At junction 6A take the A8 exit on to the A73, follow to reach the Newhouse junction and take the exit onto the A73. Follow the A73 to reach Carluke then join the A721. Follow the A721 passing through Carnwath and Newbigging to reach Elsrickle. The land is located on the left hand side of the road behind Black Mount Primary School.

From Edinburgh join the A702 and follow for approx. 24 miles, then turn right onto the A721. Follow the A721 to reach Elsrickle. The land is located on the right hand side of the road behind Black Mount Primary School.

Description

Planning Permission in Principle (ppp) was granted in February 2023 for up to nine detached dwellings, with the consent remaining live until February 2026. A further application is currently in progress to refine this to five larger plots served from a shared private access, thereby removing the requirement for an adoptable road and the associated infrastructure burdens and costs. The planning application site extends to approximately 2.3 acres, with additional adjoining land included in the sale to widen the appeal to lifestyle purchasers, self-builders and small scale developers seeking larger plots or land with amenity/paddock potential.

Approximately 2.3 acres of development land together with an adjoining 8.05acre field, all within walking distance of Blackmount Primary School. The site combines rural charm with everyday convenience and offers excellent potential for family homes, smallholding or equestrian use, with direct roadside access supporting straightforward development.

The property benefits from roadside access, ensuring straightforward development and future connectivity for residents.

Planning & Development

Planning Permission in Principle was granted in February 2023 for residential development of up to nine detached dwellings, with the consent remaining valid until February 2026.

Since that approval, the landowners have progressed a revised and more focused planning strategy, and a new planning application is currently being advanced to provide five larger, well-proportioned plots served from a shared private access. This approach avoids the need for an adoptable road and significantly reduces infrastructure complexity and cost, while offering a high-quality and realistic development solution.

The planning application site extends to approximately 2.3 acres, with an additional adjoining 8.05-acre field included in the sale. The site lies within walking distance of Blackmount Primary School and benefits from direct roadside access, combining a rural village setting with everyday convenience.

The Land benefits from Planning Permission in Principle for 9 residential building plots under planning reference P/19/0015, renewal of consent P/22/1502.

Prospective purchasers should make their own investigations and enquiries into the planning consents and all relevant information, and seek professional advice if required.

Please contact the Vendors Planning Consultant for further information – Mr Mark Neville, Architectural Designer and Planning Consultant via email or phone .

Sporting Rights
Any sporting rights are included in the sale in so far as they are owned.

Mineral Rights
To the extent that they are included within the Vendor’s title.

Local Authority
South Lanarkshire Council
Almada Street
Hamilton
ML3 0AA

Flooding
Prospective Purchasers should look into flood risk as part of their due diligence process. The Vendor has not made us aware of any flooding to the property in the past.

Tenure
The property is offered for sale as a heritable title.

Coastal Erosion
Prospective Purchasers should look into Erosion risk as part of their due diligence process. The Vendor has not made us aware of any erosion to the property in the past.

Wayleaves
It is understood that there is electricity apparatus crossing the subject land.

Method of Sale & Guide Price
Offers for the land are sought in excess of £400,000. When viewing potential purchasers shall hold a copy of these sale particulars and notify the Selling Agents prior to viewing. For your own personal safety, please be aware of any potential hazards when viewing.

Plans, Areas and Schedules
These are based on the Ordnance Survey and Title Deeds and are for reference only. They have been checked and computed by the selling agents however the purchaser shall be deemed to have satisfied themselves as to the description of the property and any error or misstatement shall not annul the sale nor entitle either party to compensation in respect thereof. For the avoidance of doubt any areas stated should be classed as indicative and the Purchase should carry out their own due diligence.

Solicitor
Emma Lawrie, Carey Hughes Solicitors Ltd., International House, Stanley Boulevard, Hamilton International Technology Park, G72 0BN
Tel: Email:

Services
It is understood that services are available nearby. Prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries in the usual manner.

Viewing
By strict appointment with the Selling Agents: Davidson & Robertson Ltd. Telephone: / or via email: All viewings are to be arranged with the selling agents. When viewing potential purchasers shall hold a copy of these sale particulars and notify the Selling Agents prior to viewing. For your own personal safety, please be aware of any potential hazards when viewing.

Offers and Anti-Money Laundering (aml) Regulations
Formal offers, in the acceptable Scottish form, should be submitted through a Scottish Solicitor to the Selling Agent. Under The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 we are required to carry out money laundering checks on purchasers. To facilitate this and to proceed promptly with submitting an offer, the following documentation must be provided to us in advance (i.e. Prior to or alongside the formal offer submission):
- Valid proof of identification
- Proof of current address
- Evidence of purchase method (e.g., Mortgage in Principle, Proof of Funds)
Upon verbal acceptance of an offer, we require to verify the purchaser’s identity and use an online verification service provider to do so. We cannot enter a business relationship with a purchaser until they have been identified. Failure to provide required identification may result in an offer not being considered.

Broadband/Mobile signal
We understand that broadband & mobile reception is available. Buyers are advised to visit ofcom website for an indication of supply and speeds.