Historic mill site for sale with permission to build your own home – here's how to snap up a slice of history
For £150,000 you can buy land with planning permission on the historic Hayford Mills site in Stirling

A development opportunity is now available in Cambusbarron, a village located on the western edge of Stirling.
Priced at £150,000, the site is part of the historic Hayford Mills, an area previously associated with Scotland’s spinning and weaving industry.
We reveal everything you need to know about the building plot, including what the planning permission is for, the context around the site and how you and buy the historic land on Plotfinder.
History and context of the site
Hayford Mills, established in 1833, includes a category A-listed four-storey building constructed around 1860.
Historically, the mill served as a vertically integrated woollen mill. The sale includes a dilapidated unroofed listed building, surrounding land, pathways, and parking spaces. The site has been fenced off for protection but is accessible from various points around the area.
In recent years, most of the surrounding mill buildings have been converted into residential properties, with new-build homes also developed nearby.
The available site is the final undeveloped area of Hayford Mills, and planning permission has been granted for seven dwelling houses as part of the continued redevelopment of the area.
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Planning permission and site details
Planning permission, which was most recently approved in 2021 and then altered in 2022, allows for the construction of seven dwelling houses.
The design plans aim to integrate with the historical industrial architecture of Hayford Mills while using modern building materials such as red and cream brickwork, traditional slate roofs, and regular fenestration.
Access arrangements and the building’s footprint align with previously consented applications, and additional planning details are available in the data pack provided by the selling agents. Utility services are located nearby, but purchasers will need to make their own enquiries and manage connection costs.
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How to purchase the land
For those interested in this site, the data pack found on Plotfinder includes planning consents, architectural drawings, and other relevant information.
Potential buyers are encouraged to consult with service providers and local authorities to ensure compliance with the listed building and planning conditions.
Interested parties may submit offers via the Plotfinder website.
News Editor Joseph has previously written for Today’s Media and Chambers & Partners, focusing on news for conveyancers and industry professionals. Joseph has just started his own self build project, building his own home on his family’s farm with planning permission for a timber frame, three-bedroom house in a one-acre field. The foundation work has already begun and he hopes to have the home built in the next year. Prior to this he renovated his family's home as well as doing several DIY projects, including installing a shower, building sheds, and livestock fences and shelters for the farm’s animals. Outside of homebuilding, Joseph loves rugby and has written for Rugby World, the world’s largest rugby magazine.