Known locally as Pinfold Garage, the property comprises a former motor vehicle workshop, office/WC and forecourt, alongside a detached domestic garage. The buildings are arranged along the established frontage of Smithy Lane.
The northern portion of the main building dates from the mid-19th century and adjoins Grade II Listed Smithy House.
This structure is identified by West Lancashire Borough Council as a non-designated heritage asset due to its historic form and contribution to the character of the Conservation Area. It presents a strong basis for a heritage-led residential conversion & development, supported through WLBC's pre-application advice.
The site extends to approximately 0.0635 ha (0.16 acres) and is generally level. The former forecourt area, now redundant, offers a logical position for a sympathetically designed new-build dwelling (subject to pp), forming the second element of the proposed redevelopment.
The property has been vacant since 2021, following its long-standing use as a motor repair and sales garage. As a historic filling station, the site contains redundant underground fuel tanks, with a specialist quotation of £10,000 obtained for their safe removal, a copy of which is available on request.
The surrounding area comprises attractive historic cottages and open countryside, giving the site an important visual and heritage context. Redevelopment presents an opportunity to enhance the Conservation Area, remove a redundant commercial use, and create high-quality homes that respect the village's character.
Architect-designed proposals demonstrate how the site can be transformed through a sensitive conversion of the property structure and the development of a sympathetic new-build dwelling, reinstating a traditional frontage with modern, well-considered residential accommodation.