Freehold Development Opportunity

Beehive Mills, Thornton Road, Bradford

1.95 Acres

Description

The Bid Deadline is 12 noon 2nd December 2025.

The disposal of the former Beehive Mills provides an excellent opportunity to acquire a brownfield site with development potential within Bradford city centre.

The property measures approximately 1.95 acres (0.79 ha) comprising of predominantly flat, hardstanding land which has previously housed industrial/mill building that have been subsequently demolished.

Vehicular access to the property is located on the eastern boundary of Tumbling Hill Street.

The northern boundary consists of vegetation surrounding a beck. This beck is excluded from the property boundary.

BUILDING HIGHLIGHTS

Freehold for sale by informal tender - preference for unconditional offers

Potential redevlopment opportunity for a mix of uses, subject to the necessary consents

Brownfield site extending to approximately 1.95 acres (0.79ha)

Located in Bradford City, 0.5 miles west of Bradford Interchange

Past planning consent achieved for residential development

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The property is situated in Bradford city centre. Bradford is a diverse city, with a mix of students and families, with a wide range of local amenities. The property is located close to the University of Bradford and in a predominately residential area with significant student accommodation. There are also several commercial units to the east of Thornton Road. There are various mill properties that have been converted to alternative residential and commercial uses within the surrounding area. The property is well served by public transport, with Thornton Road being a main bus route, connecting the property to Bradford’s train stations and local towns such as Shipley, Keighley and Halifax. Bradford Interchange and Bradford Foster Square stations are located approximately 0.5 miles to the east of the property. Junction 3 of the M606 is located 2 miles south of the property providing onward access to the M62. This then links Bradford with Leeds, Manchester and the wider motorway network. Bradford City Village, a major housing-led development by Bradford City Council supported by ECF, Homes England, Muse, Legal and General and Incommunities, will bring up to 1,000 new homes to the city centre. This key scheme is located 250m from the subject property.