Location
The property is situated on the main A174 Arlington Street which is the main road into the North Yorkshire Moors National Park. The site is immediately adjoined by a residential property and a former licensed premises. A short walk from the centre of Loftus and on the main bus route, the site can be accessed from Arlington Street with a secondary access available from Springhead Terrace to the west of the site.
Loftus is situated 29 Kilometres (18 miles) east of Middlesbrough and 8 Kilometres (5 miles) east of Saltburn by the Sea with the North Yorkshire Moors and National Park being located within close proximity to the South.
The exact location is identified on the plan attached to these details as outlined in red in the document below.
Description
The land was previously occupied by the former Arlington Chapel which had fallen into disrepair under previous ownership. The Council demolished and cleared the site which is arranged over two separate levels. The rear upper level is occupied by well established shrubs and trees with the lower level forming a cleared site.
Site area
The site area is detailed below.
| Square Metres | Square Feet | |
| Lower Area | 543 | 5842 |
| Upper Area | 1230 | 13244 |
| Total | 1773 | 19086 |
Tenure
The property will be offered either for sale or to let in whole or in parts. The incoming occupier will be responsible for all development costs, repairs, maintenance, insurance and utility costs including. The occupier will need to ensure that their required utility needs can be provided to the property.
VAT
All charges (rent, service charges, fees etc) levied under any agreement are exclusive of VAT. RCBC reserve the right to recover VAT if appropriate.
Business rates
The property is not currently subject to business rates due to the demolition of the former chapel. If the property is used commercially in the future, it may be subject to rating assessment as determined by the Valuation Office. Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries of the Valuation Office.
Annual rent / Freehold offers
Freehold bids and/or rental offers are invited based on the successful bidder becoming liable on completion of a purchase or lease for all costs of occupation, utilities, repairs, insurance, business.
Viewings
Viewing is by appointment only. Please contact Bryn Suggett or Brian Masterton.
Informal tenders
All offers to be submitted on the bid proforma available, with any relevant supporting information around funding, status (e.g. charity, CIC, individual, company), history, plans & proposals for the site.
Bidders may be invited to attend an informal interview process where clarification of their bid would be sought.
Legal and surveying fees
In addition to any professional fees incurred on their own behalf, the successful applicant will also be required to contribute towards the Council’s reasonable legal and surveyor’s fees.
In the event that the transaction is not completed, the successful bidder may be required to contribute towards any abortive costs incurred by the Council after the date of acceptance of your offer.
Basis of offer
Offers are invited to purchase or let the property on the basis set out in these particulars.
Closing date
All offers to be submitted by 12 noon on the 10th April 2026 to Legal and Democratic Services, Redcar Community Heart, Ridley Street, Redcar, TS10 1RT, in a sealed envelope clearly marked as:
“Confidential: Tender for Former Arlington Chapel Site Arlington Road Loftus”
Acceptance of offers
Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council does not bind itself to accept the highest or any offer that may be received for the property. All offers are made without prejudice, subject to contract and Council approval.
Contact details
Bryn Suggett
Trainee Surveyor
Strategic Assets
Seafield House
Kirkleatham Street
Redcar
TS10 1RT
Tel: 01642 444384
Email: bryn.suggett@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk
Brian Masterton
Estate Surveyor
Strategic Assets
Seafield House
Kirkleatham Street
Redcar
TS10 1RT
Tel: 07970 420568
Email: brian.masterton@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk
Please note that RCBC is not obliged to accept the highest or indeed any offer submitted.
Associated Documents
Arlington Street
Loftus
TS13 4LA
United Kingdom