Land at Newhouses Road
Burnside, Broxburn, EH52 5NZ
A unique opportunity to acquire a parcel of land comprising of approximately 3.3 acres (1.33ha).
- Future development potential
- Close proximity to Edinburgh
- Good transport Links
The land is situated close to the town of Broxburn which is a popular commuter town located approximately 13 miles west of the centre of Edinburgh. The land benefits from good access to the M8 & M9 and other transport links.
Situation
The land is located to the south of Broxburn, and is approximately 12 miles from thecentre of Edinburgh. Broxburn offers a variety of local amenities, including supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, and essential services.
Edinburgh – 12 miles
Stirling – 18 miles
Glasgow – 25 miles
Access
Access to the land can be taken directly via Newhouses Road.
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Directions
From Edinburgh, head west on the A8 heading towards Broxburn and Glasgow, go straight over the Newbridge Roundabout onto the A89, follow the A89 for approximately 1.5 miles taking the 1st exit from the roundabout to stay on the A89. After 0.2 miles turn left onto Newhouses Road, the land is located on the right-hand side after 0.2 miles.
Description
The land at Newhouses Road, Broxburn extends to approximately 3.3 acres (1.33ha) and presents potential for future development, subject to obtaining the necessary consents. Currently, the site is predominantly grassland and is used for grazing. Located in a quiet area, the land offers attractive countryside views, roadside access, and convenient connections to wider transport routes, including the M8 and M9.
The field is separated from the public road by an unadopted verge, but uninterrupted access has been taken since the present owner took title in 2017 and so far, as he is aware since it was acquired by his family.
Services
It is understood there are water and electricity supplies nearby.
Planning & Development
A planning application was previously submitted in 2018 for planning permission in principle which was refused at the time. There has since been the introduction of the National Planning Framework 4 and West Lothian Council are currently calling for sites for the next local development plan (May 2025).
Sporting Rights
Any sporting rights are included in the sale in so far as they are owned.
Mineral Rights
To the extent they are included within the vendor’s title.
Local Authority
West Lothian Council
7 Whitestone Pl, Bathgate EH48 2HA
Plans, Areas and Schedules
These are based on the Ordnance Survey and Title Deeds and are for reference only. They have been carefully checked and computed by the selling agents and the purchaser shall be deemed to have satisfied themselves as to the description of the property and any error or misstatement shall not annul the sale nor entitle either party to compensation in respect thereof.
Solicitor
Peterkin & Kidd
6-8 High St
Linlithgow
EH49 7AF
01506 845191
Viewing
By strict appointment with the Selling Agents: Davidson & Robertson Ltd. Telephone: 0131 449 6212 or via email: sales@drrural.co.uk All viewings are to be arranged with the selling agents.
Date of Entry
By mutual agreement.
Deposit
A deposit of 10% of the purchase price will be payable on conclusion of missives. This will be non-refundable in the event of the transaction failing to reach completion for reasons not attributable to the vendors or their agents.
Important Notes
The owner reserves the right to change the method of dealing with the property without any prior notification or change any closing date. Interested parties are therefore advised to register their interest with the agents, following an inspection and having carried out suitable due diligence with regards to the subjects. The owner and their agents reserve the right to exclude, withdraw or amalgamate any of the land shown at any time. The owner and their agents also reserve the right to generally amend these particulars. The agents also reserve the right to conclude negotiations by any other means at their discretion and a degree of flexibility is available to interested parties.
Closing dates
A closing date may be fixed. Prospective purchasers who have notified their interest through solicitors to the selling agents, in writing, will be advised of any closing date, unless the property has been sold previously. The seller is not bound to accept the highest or any offer, or to go to a closing date.
Offers
Formal offers, in the acceptable Scottish form should be submitted, along with the relevant money laundering paperwork in accordance with The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017, through a Scottish Solicitor, to the Selling Agent.
Third Party Rights and Servitudes
The subjects are sold together with and subject to all existing rights of way, servitudes, wayleaves and others, whether contained in the Title Deeds or otherwise, and purchasers will be deemed to have satisfied themselves in all respects thereof.
Ingoing
The purchaser shall, in addition to the purchase price, be bound to take over any remaining baled silage, straw, hay, fuel etc. Any valuation required, will be carried out by D&R whose valuation will be final and binding both to the vendor and purchaser.












