The former Gomersal village primary school is for sale with a parcel of land.placeholder image
The former Gomersal village primary school is for sale with a parcel of land.

This derelict school in Gomersal is up for auction - for offers over £1m

A former primary school building on a 1.42 hectares or 3.5 acres site in Gomersal has been put on the market.

The property will be sold by auction, with offers over £1m invited as sealed bids by Eddisons Commercial Limited, acting for Kirklees Council.

The school, that opened as the New Council School in May, 1912, has been closed for some years and is in a somewhat dilapidated state, with some damage to the roof, and internally.

Although it is within a conservation area, the property is not believed to be listed.

The site is described as being in an attractive village setting, within walking distance of local services and a primary school. Access to the M62 motorway is three miles away.

The local plan allocates for housing with the potential development density of 48 residential units (Kirklees Council Site Ref: H2667).

The submission deadline for sealed bids in excess of £1m is noon, December 17, 2025.

Anyone interested in the property should contact the agent to receive further details and a Memorandum of Information.

The agent understands that the existing primary school is listed for Business Rates with a rateable value of £35,000.

Planning enquiries should be made to Kirklees Council Planning dept East - east. .

Unconditional offers over £1m are invited for The Former Primary School, Oxford Road, Gomersal, West Yorkshire, BD19 4JR, by Eddisons Commercial Limited, Leeds. More property: www.dewsburyreporter.co.uk/lifestyle/homes-and-gardens/exceptionally-luxurious-restored-17th-century-manor-on-market-at-ps295m-5389315

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