About

The site extends to approximately 0.31 acres (0.13 ha) which was previously the former Royal Mail Post and Delivery Office premises. The current site is made up of a single storey Post Office element at the south of the site, with a larger delivery depot/offices occupying the remainder of the site. The property extends to a total area of 14,566 sq f.

The site has full planning consent (NP/21/0593/FUL) granted 7th March 2024 for the erection of a mixed use development incorporating a four storey residential apartment building with ground floor commercial space and a two-storey rear mews building with on site car parking. SAB consent has also been secured for the site confirming that the proposed development drainage system meets the required statutory Sustainable Drainage standards. Consent is valid for 5 years before it must be implemented.

The proposed redevelopment will deliver 34 residential apartments, split between 2 different blocks with an inner courtyard, which will be served with 10 car parking spaces, cycle storage and an amenity terrace.

The consented development comprises of;

• 23 x 1 bed units.
• 11 x 2 bed units.
• 110 sqm commercial space (A1/A2/A3 and D2 Use Class).

The conditions for the proposed development;

• The proposed development must provide 4 affordable housing units, to be transferred to a registered social landlord for Social Rent.
• The use of the development's private units will be restricted, with 23 units restricted to Class C3 only, and the remaining 7 to be used for Classes C3, C5 or C6.