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10 Orb Lane, Scunthorpe, DN15

Key Features

  • Outline planning permission granted (Ref: PA/2024/962) for the erection of two dwellings
  • Opportunity to design and construct bespoke homes (subject to reserved matters approval)
  • Generous plot in a sought-after semi-rural setting
  • Open countryside views to the rear enhancing the overall appeal
  • Suitable for self-builders, developers or investors
  • Freehold land offered with clear development potential
  • Title to be split via Transfer of Part (TP1) upon completion
  • Convenient location with easy access to Scunthorpe, amenities and transport links

Description

An excellent opportunity to acquire a parcel of land with development potential, situated in a desirable semi-rural position on the outskirts of Scunthorpe. The site benefits from outline planning permission under reference PA/2024/962, granted for the erection of two dwellings with reserved matters

An excellent opportunity to acquire a parcel of land with development potential, situated in a desirable semi-rural position on the outskirts of Scunthorpe. The site benefits from outline planning permission under reference PA/2024/962, granted for the erection of two dwellings with reserved matters, offering purchasers the flexibility to design and complete the final scheme to their own specification (subject to approval).
The plot presents a fantastic prospect for self-builders or developers alike, with the potential to create bespoke homes in an attractive setting. The size and positioning of the land allow for a well-considered layout, making full use of the surrounding views and open aspect to the rear.
Outside
The land is predominantly laid to grass and enjoys a pleasant outlook, bordered by established trees and neighbouring properties. The plot offers a generous footprint, providing scope for the proposed development as well as associated parking and garden areas (subject to final design approval). The surrounding open countryside further enhances the appeal, offering a sense of space and privacy.
Tenure & Legal Information: The plot is offered for sale on a Freehold basis. Please note that the land is currently registered under the title of 10 Orb Lane. The formal title split will be executed by the vendor's solicitor via a Transfer of Part (TP1) simultaneously upon legal completion. Prospective purchasers are advised to clarify the specific conveyancing timelines and any self-build finance requirements with their legal representative prior to exchange.
Location
Positioned adjacent to 10 Orb Lane, the site enjoys a semi-rural setting while remaining conveniently located for access to local amenities within Scunthorpe. The property is well placed for access to nearby road networks, connecting to the wider region, while also benefiting from the surrounding open countryside, making it an appealing balance between convenience and rural living.
Auctioneer Comments:-

This property is for sale by Modern Method of Auction allowing the buyer and seller to complete within a 56 Day Reservation Period. Interested parties’ personal data will be shared with the Auctioneer (iamsold Ltd).

If considering a mortgage, inspect and consider the property carefully with your lender before bidding. A Buyer Information Pack is provided, which you must view before bidding. The buyer is responsible for the Pack fee. For the most recent information on the Buyer Information Pack fee, please contact the iamsold team.

The buyer signs a Reservation Agreement and makes payment of a Non-Refundable Reservation Fee of 4.5% of the purchase price inc VAT, subject to a minimum of £6,600 inc. VAT. This Fee is paid to reserve the property to the buyer during the Reservation Period and is paid in addition to the purchase price. The Fee is considered within calculations for stamp duty.

Services may be recommended by the Agent/Auctioneer in which they will receive payment from the service provider if the service is taken. Payment varies but will be no more than £960 inc. VAT. These services are optional.

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AGENT NOTE TO BUYERS

Prospective purchasers are advised that, in addition to the purchase price, further costs may be incurred when buying a property. These can include, but are not limited to, Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT), legal and conveyancing fees, survey costs, and mortgage arrangement fees. Buyers should ensure they seek appropriate financial advice and budget accordingly.

Map Location

Property details

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Council Tax Band
TBC
Date Posted
2026-08-10

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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Rights & Restrictions

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Parking
Parking Available
Garden
Garden

Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

1 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.

Mobile signal

OutdoorsIndoorsEE Good NoneO2 Good NoneThree Good NoneVodafone Good Limited

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

  • Crosby Primary School892 metresOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    535
    Type
    Community school
  • Scunthorpe CofE Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    234
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Oasis Academy Henderson Avenue1 mileNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    651
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Saint Augustine Webster Catholic Voluntary Academy1.4 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    349
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Frodingham Infant School1.5 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
    Ages
    3 to 7
    Pupils
    192
    Type
    Community school

Secondary

  • Outwood Academy Foxhills0.8 milesOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    721
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire1.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    13 to 19
    Pupils
    318
    Type
    University technical college
  • The St Lawrence Academy1.3 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    789
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Outwood Academy Brumby2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    697
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Melior Community Academy2.6 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    747
    Type
    Academy sponsor led

* 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

Aldi Scunthorpe, Scunthorpe0.8 miles
Farmfoods Scunthorpe, Scunthorpe0.9 miles
Iceland Flixborough Scunthorpe, Scunthorpe1.1 miles

GP surgery

Cherry Tree Medical Practice1 mile

Pharmacy

Weldricks Pharmacy0.9 miles

Hospital

Scunthorpe General Hospital1.6 miles

Green space

Allotments Or Community Growing Spaces550 metres

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

Scunthorpe Rail Station1.5 miles

Nearest bus stop

Orb Lane214 metres

Typical drive times

Brigg16 min · 9.8 miles
Crowle17 min · 10 miles
Winterton9 min · 5.3 miles
Scunthorpe3 min · 1.3 miles
Kingston upon Hull (city)34 min · 23 miles

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. 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

Very low risk

Planning map: Flood Zone 1.

Surface water

Medium to low risk (1 in 100 to 1 in 1000)

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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