Council owned land and property for sale or to let

Sales of council owned land and property includes the sale of land and property available for commercial development as well as major residential development sites.

Property and land for sale

Armley Cemetery Chapel, Greenhill Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS12 3QA

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Guide price

£50,000 plus

Details

  • For sale by online auction on Thursday 17 December.
  • Former Cemetery chapel sold with vacant possession and potential for alternative uses (STP).
  • The property extends to approximately 120 sq m (1,292 sq ft) and is arranged over a single storey.
  • Former cemetery chapel situated within Armley Cemetery, that is grade II-listed and situated within designated greenspace.
  • The property has an electricity supply but has no water supply.

Site location and description

Armley Cemetery is located approximately 1 mile east of Armley town centre and 2.5 miles west of Leeds city centre. The cemetery is accessed from Green Hill Road via a gate, providing vehicular and pedestrian access; the property is sold with access rights from Green Hill Road.

The property may be suitable for conversion for commercial or residential use, subject to planning and with consideration for its listed status and greenspace allocation. The property is sold by way of a long leasehold, please see legal pack. 

Tenure

Leasehold.

Fees

The purchaser is responsible for the seller's legal and surveyors fees amounting to 4% excluding VAT of the purchase price, plus additional fees as detailed within the legal pack.

Auction

The site is being marketed on behalf of the council by BTG Eddisons property auctioneers. Further details are available on the auctioneer's website.

Further information

Should you wish to discuss the property further or arrange a viewing please contact BTG Eddisons Property Auctioneers or call 0345 646 2288. 

Former Stocks Hill Hub, Chapel Lane, Armley, Leeds, LS12 2DJ


Details

  • Unique opportunity to purchase a former day centre in Armley.
  • Site extends to 0.15 hectares (0.37 acres) with the building measuring 594 square metres.
  • Asset of Community Value.
  • Seeking expressions of interest – Right to Bid in accordance with the Localism Act 2011.

Site location and description

This vacant former day centre is situated in Armley, two miles west of Leeds city centre and close to the main retail area of Town Street. The property is located on the corner of Chapel Lane and Mistress Lane and comprises a good mix of smaller offices and larger meeting rooms internally. There is a car park to the front accommodating 10 vehicles.

Tenure

Freehold.

Further information

The property is being marketed to obtain expressions of Interest only. The council reserves the right not to proceed with any disposal and will consider all proposals received. The property is listed as an Asset of Community Value, and any subsequent disposal will be undertaken in accordance with the requirements of the Localism Act 2011 and associated regulations.

Community organisations are welcome to submit proposals alongside commercial bidders. The council will consider all expressions of Interest in accordance with its approved disposal criteria.

For general enquires, or to discuss the site further, contact Karen Hocker at karen.hocker@leeds.gov.uk or by phone on 0113 3787682.

Find out more information regarding the Community status.

Land at Manor Road, Rothwell, Leeds, LS26

An aerial view of Manor road, with a red outline on a piece of land for sale

Guide price

£50,000 plus

Details

  • Approximately 0.39 acres (0.16 hectares) and was formerly a garage site.
  • A footpath/public right of way runs through the site; buyers should consult the legal pack on this matter.
  • The purchase will be expected to redevelop the land within a certain time period.
  • A streetlight is situated on the land. Buyers should refer to the legal documents for more information. 
  • For sale by auction on 10 November 2026.

Site location and description

The site is situated on the western side of Manor Crescent in Rothwell, approximately 0.6 miles from Rothwell town centre and 3.7 miles from Leeds city centre providing excellent access to major retail, business, and transport hubs. Rothwell provides a wide selection of shops, amenities, and schools.   

Tenure

Freehold.

Fees

The purchaser is responsible for the sellers legal and surveyors fees amounting to 4% excluding VAT of the purchase price, plus additional fees as detailed within the legal pack.

Auction

The site is being marketed on behalf of the council by BTG Eddisons Property Auctioneers. Further details are available through by BTG Eddisons Property Auctioneers.

Further information

Should you wish to discuss the property further or arrange a viewing please contact BTG Eddisons Property Auctioneers or call 0345 646 2288. 

Former Burley Park Centre, Cardigan Lane, Burley, Leeds, LS4 2EL

Aerial view with site of the former Burley Park Centre outlined in red

Details

  • Unique opportunity to purchase a former school in Burley.
  • Site extends to approximately 0.48 hectares (1.18 acres).
  • For sale by auction on 25/26 November 2026.

Site location and description

The property occupies a prominent position on the west side of Cardigan Lane, within the established residential suburb of Burley, approximately 1.6 miles (2.6 km) north-west of Leeds city centre.

Tenure

Freehold.

Fees

The purchaser is responsible for the seller's legal and surveyor's fees amounting to 4% excluding VAT of the purchase price, plus additional fees as detailed within the legal pack.

Auction

The site is being marketed on behalf of the council by BTG Eddisons Property Auctions. Further details are available on their website.

Further information

Should you wish to discuss the site further, contact BTG Eddisons via the link above or by calling 0345 646 2288.

Former Bentley Lane Primary School, Meanwood, Leeds, LS6 4AJ

Image of the former Bentley Lane Primary School brick building

 

Image of the former Bentley Lane Primary School from an aerial satellite view, land is outlined with a red border

Guide price

£450,000

Details

  • For sale by online auction on Thursday 17 December at 9am.
  • Freehold site of a former school, sold with vacant possession.
  • The site is approximately 0.52 acres (0.21 hectares), broadly rectangular, and generally level.
  • The property comprises a single-storey, red-brick school building with associated parking, playground and hardstanding areas.

Site location and description

Principally accessed via Clipston Street, the site is within the established residential area of Meanwood, approximately 2 miles north of Leeds city centre and in close proximity to Meanwood town centre.

Tenure

Freehold.

Fees

The purchaser is responsible for the seller's legal and surveyors fees amounting to 4% excluding VAT of the purchase price, plus additional fees as detailed within the legal pack.

Auction

The site is being marketed on behalf of the council by BTG Eddisons property auctioneers. Further details are available on the auctioneer's website.

Further information

Should you wish to discuss the property further or arrange a viewing please contact BTG Eddisons Property Auctioneers or call 0345 646 2288. 

Former Otley Cemetery chapel, Cross Green, Otley, LS21 1HE

Image shows stone Victorian chapel with boarded-up windows and grass area in front

Guide price

£75,000 plus fees

Details

  • For sale by online auction on Thursday 17 December at 9am.
  • The property measures c.420sqm.

Site location and description

The property is located roughly 10 miles to the north-west of Leeds city centre and half a mile east of Otley town centre. The property is situated within Otley Cemetery and comes with small garden areas.

Tenure

Leasehold (250 year term) with vacant possession upon completion.

Fees

The purchaser will be expected to contribute to the council’s costs based on 4% of the purchase price.

Auction

The site is being marketed on behalf of the Council by online auctioneers, BTG Eddisons. Further details are available on the auctioneer's website.

Further information

Should you wish to discuss the property further, please contact BTG Eddisons Pugh on 0345 646 2288.

Property and land to let

Units 1 and 2 Killingbeck Court, York Road, Leeds, LS11 6FD  

Photograph of the front of Units 1 and 2 Killingbeck Court showing a 2 storey detached office block with parking area and trees to boundaries of plot

Suites from 2,500 to 10,064 sq ft with parking.

All enquiries - contact the council’s appointed letting agent:

AWS Chartered Surveyors - Nick Arundel 

Phone: 0113 235 1362   

Email: nick@awsltd.co.uk

Find the letting details on AWS - independent surveyors and property consultants website.

Industrial units

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Find out more and check the current availability of small industrial units to let on flexible terms.

Shops for small businesses

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Leeds Kirkgate Market

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Grazing and mowing land

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