Yews Lane, Barnsley, S70 3LJ
Yorkshire
£350,000
Listed on 28/06/2026
Listed on 28/06/2026
The listing
Property details
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1600 sqftDescription
This property offers an exciting opportunity for developers and investors, featuring outline planning permission to construct five detached homes with designs ranging from 1,400 to 1,600 square feet. Set on a generous half-acre plot, the site benefits from a natural tree-lined border, enhancing its privacy while still being conveniently located near local amenities and transport links. The proposed homes are designed to cater for modern living across two and three floors, making them ideal for families. Situated on the edge of Swanee Fields, the location promises picturesque views and easy access to schools, Barnsley Town Centre, and the M1 motorway. This project represents not just a chance to create new homes but also an investment in a growing area with solid infrastructure support.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
30out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity
Confidence: LOW
This is a development plot rather than a renovation of an existing house: the listing states outline planning permission for five detached homes, and the plans and CGI give a sense of the proposed scheme. The established tree-lined boundary and scenic setting add appeal, while the overgrown site and visible rubble point to clearance and preparation work before building can begin. Verify the permission, its conditions and the scheme’s feasibility before relying on it.
At £350,000, the asking price is about £219 per sq ft against a local average of £172, so the price looks dear on this comparison. The overall WHOTS score is 30/100 (grade E): the development potential is distinctive, but the price/value score is weak and the available information does not support a strong economics assessment.
Key opportunities
- Explore the stated outline permission for five detached homes, with the plans and CGI providing a starting point for assessing the proposed scheme.
- Shape a substantial multi-home project on an approximately half-acre plot, making use of the established tree-lined boundary and scenic backdrop.
- Consider how the proposed three- and four-bedroom homes could be delivered across the indicated two- and three-storey designs, subject to verifying planning and feasibility.
Key risks
- Overgrown ground and visible rubble mean site clearance and preparation need to be built into the programme before construction.
- A substantial multi-home build is a major development programme, not a cosmetic refresh; allow for the time and coordination involved in delivering five homes.
- The asking price is above the local £/sq ft average, weakening the value case.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Barnsley Rail Station
1.0 miles
Train · Barnsley
Wombwell Rail Station
2.6 miles
Train · Wombwell
Dodworth Rail Station
2.9 miles
Train · Dodworth
Elsecar Rail Station
3.4 miles
Train · Elsecar
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Current average variable rate is 6.58%
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£1,430
Based on a loan of £262,500 over 30 years at 5.13% interest
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Pricing
Price history
-12.5% since listed
£350,000£50,000(-12.5%)
17/07/2026£400,000Initial listing
27/06/2026Services
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