3 Elmbank Drive, Longton, PR4
- Land size
- 3.3 acres
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 5
Key Features
- New Build Opportunity With Equestrian Potential
- Planning Permission Passed For 3,600+ Sq Ft Dwelling
- Plot Includes 3.3 Acres Of Land
- Desirable Longton Location
- Rural Views Over Surrounding Greenbelt Countryside
- Plans For 5 Bedroom, 5 Bathroom Home
- Utility & Sewer Connections In Place On Site
Description
Are you searching for the perfect opportunity to create your dream home in a sought-after rural setting with equestrian potential? This exceptional residential land plot in the desirable village of Longton offers a rare chance to build a substantial new property, with full planning permission already granted for a striking 3,600+ sq ft dwelling. The approved plans detail a luxurious five-bedroom, five-bathroom home, thoughtfully designed to provide spacious family living and flexibility for modern lifestyles. Set within approximately 3.3 acres, the plot enjoys uninterrupted views over the surrounding greenbelt countryside, making it ideal for those seeking peace, privacy, and the possibility to incorporate equestrian facilities or additional outdoor amenities as desired. As construction has already been completed on two plots utility and sewer connections are already in place. The location combines the tranquillity of rural living with convenient access to local amenities, reputable schools, and excellent transport links, ensuring this is a truly unique proposition for those wishing to design and build a bespoke residence in one of Longton’s most exclusive addresses.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- D
- Date Posted
- 2026-05-10
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 62 Bare & Undeveloped Land listings in North West England (1+ acres).
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
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- Water
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- Heating
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- Broadband
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- Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
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- Garden
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
80 Mbps
Superfast
Suitable for
- HD streaming
- Video calls
- Web & social
Mobile signal
Predicted 4G and 5G signal; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Longton Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 213
- Type
- Foundation school
- Little Hoole Primary School0.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 186
- Type
- Community school
- St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton0.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 246
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Hoole St Michael CofE Primary School1.8 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 81
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- New Longton All Saints CofE Primary School2.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 217
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- Hutton Church of England Grammar School1.7 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 807
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Gender
- Boys
- Tarleton Academy2.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 674
- Type
- Academy converter
- All Hallows Catholic High School2.7 milesOfsted: Outstanding
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 911
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Penwortham Priory Academy3.1 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 745
- Type
- Academy converter
- Penwortham Girls' High School3.5 milesOfsted: Outstanding
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 799
- Type
- Community school
- Gender
- Girls
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.
Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.
Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. The map pin for this listing marks the postcode area rather than the exact location, so these readings describe the surrounding area. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.
Rivers and the sea
Planning map: Flood Zone 1.
Surface water
Not at the pin: mapped about 10 metres away.
These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.
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