Shop Office Investment in Benfleet Essex with Planning Permission for Flat Conversion
Benfleet, EssexAsking Price: £850,000
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UNDER OFFER
Date Submitted:
17/12/25
Advert ID:
3507
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SHOP/OFFICE INVESTMENT WITH PRIOR PLANNING PERMISSION FOR FLAT CONVERSION
An exciting and fully consented residential development opportunity in a prominent and highly accessible location. Situated along the busy London Road (A13) in Hadleigh, this substantial property benefits from excellent visibility, transport links and nearby amenities.
Planning permission has now been approved for the change of use of the entire property to residential, comprising 8 self-contained flats made up of 4 x two-bedroom apartments and 4 x one-bedroom apartments, offering a ready-to-implement scheme for developers and investors.
Key Features
Prominent position on London Road (A13), Hadleigh
Approved change of use for the whole building to residential
Consent for 8 flats (4 x 2-bed and 4 x 1-bed units)
Planning reference: 25/0503/CPA3MA
Previously commercial accommodation across three floors
Rear car park providing 8 parking spaces
Potential for further enhancement including adding an additional floor, subject to planning
Strong local amenities and transport connections
Close proximity to Lidl Supermarket and National Tyres Garage
Planning Details
APPLICATION NO. 25/0503/CPA3MA
Change of use of the entire property to residential, comprising 4 x two-bedroom flats and 4 x one-bedroom flats.
Historic approval:
APPLICATION NO. 20/0270/CPA – Prior Approval for change of use of first and second floors from offices (Class B1(a)) to 8 x 1-bed flats (Class C3) (now superseded).
Summary
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a prominently located building with full residential consent already in place, significantly reducing planning risk and timescales. Ideal for developers seeking a strong residential scheme in an established and well-connected area. RX257529
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