For Sale By Auction | 10:00, 25 March 2026 | Lot 53

Development site Stokes Avenue, Watton, Thetford, Norfolk IP25 6LP

*Guide | £300,000 (plus fees)

  • Land
  • Tenure: Freehold

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Auction Date

Wed 25/03/2026

Auction Time

10:00

Auction Venue

Livestream Auction

A substantial level building site with lapsed planning approval for 9 two storey dwellings

This 1.3 acre residential development site benefited from detailed planning approval for 9 residential units. The current design is for 3 pairs of semi detached houses and a terrace of three 2 bedroom town houses. The site is well screened from the adjoining properties and is to the end of a culdesac of residential properties. A recent application for 9 dwellings was refused, not on the principle of housing, but due to technical matters relating from a nearby commercial use, and the need for an affordable housing contribution. Highways, flood risk, ecology and access were all found to be acceptable. The refusal is considered addressable through revised design, layout, mitigation and policy compliance, and the site remains a very sustainable and attractive residential development opportunity for a future purchaser. Stokes Avenue is on the fringe of the Market Town of Watton which is well served by a comprehensive range of amenities, schools, community facilities and shops.

Tenure

Freehold

The Site

The plot is broadly rectangular with a frontage of 51m and depth of 110m. Approximately 1.3 acres (subject to measured survey).

Planning Consent

Breckland District Council Planning Ref. 3PL/2021/0493/VAR and 3PL/2017/1087/F This was subsequently extended in 2022. There are currently three designs: Plots 1,2,6&7 - 3 Bedroom semi detached house 105sqm Plots 8&9 - 3 Bedroom detached houses 112sqm Plots 3,4&5 - 2 Bedroom town houses 105sqm

Viewing

Any reasonable time during daylight hours. Prospective purchasers should note that no liability can be held against either the vendor or the Agents, Auction House East Anglia as Auctioneers, in respect of any viewing of the land. All persons viewing should be aware that they enter the site entirely at their own risk.

Services

Interested parties are requested to make their own enquiries to the relevant authorities as to the availability of services.

Local Authority

Breckland Council

Solicitors

Spire Solicitors LLP (Norwich), Ref: Protima Sikdar-Wood, Tel: 01603 677082

Important Notice to Prospective Buyers:

We draw your attention to the Special Conditions of Sale within the Legal Pack, referring to other charges in addition to the purchase price which may become payable. Such costs may include Search Fees, reimbursement of Sellers costs and Legal Fees, and Transfer Fees amongst others.

Additional Fees

Buyer's Premium - £600 inc VAT payable on exchange of contracts.

Administration Charge - £1200 inc VAT payable on exchange of contracts.

Disbursements - Please see the legal pack for any disbursements listed that may become payable by the purchaser on completion.

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