Allocated residential development opportunity (subject to consents) in Ashford, Kent
Summary
- 5.65 acres (2.29 hectares)
- Freehold development opportunity, suitable for a variety of uses including residential redevelopment, subject to the necessary consents
- Ashford Borough Council have allocated the site for residential development, indicative capacity 150 units
- Approx 0.5mi from Ashford High Street and Ashford International rail station
- Remediated to render the site suitable for a future open storage land use
- Offers for freehold interest invited by 12 noon on 3rd April 2025
Accommodation
The accommodation comprises the following areas:
| Name | sq ft | sq m | Availability |
| Unit | 246,114 | 22,864.74 | Available |
Location
The site is located in Ashford in Kent, approximately 60 miles south-east of London as the crow flies. The site is located at the southern edge of Ashford town centre and approximately 0.5 miles from Ashford High Street. The proximity of transport links, schools and supermarkets make this site an ideal location for professionals and families alike.
The surrounding land is predominantly residential to the south and east, with light industrial to the west. The railway line sits to the immediate north with a mix of residential and industrial beyond. The maximum height of the surrounding buildings is 7 storeys, and the housing mix comprises mostly modern flats and some townhouses.
Vehicular access is obtained off Gasworks Lane to the east, providing access to Leacon Road and Victoria Road via a signalised junction.
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Mainline Stations
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Ashford International11 mins
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Wye75 mins
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Pluckley98 mins
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Charing (Kent)103 mins
Underground Station
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Chafford Hundred660 mins
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Knockholt668 mins
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Purfleet688 mins
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Chelsfield690 mins
Further Information
EPC Rating This property has been set as EPC exempt.
Reason: No building present
Description
The site extends to c. 5.65 acres (2.29 hectares) which we have measured from an outline Ordnance Survey extract. The site boundary is shown outlined red in the plan adjacent. It is broadly rectangular.
An area of operational land is located in the centre of the site, owned by Southern Gas Networks Plc and is not included within the site boundary. A second operational parcel abuts the northern boundary and is also excluded. SGN Commercial Services Ltd have a right of access to their operational equipment which is located within the site.
The site comprises mainly vacant scrubland with some areas of mature vegetation to the north and west. It is fairly flat, with a slight slope in the northwestern corner of the site.
Within the Local Plan, the site is allocated for residential development under Policy S10: Gasworks Lane.
Policy S10 demonstrates the Council’s preference for a development of approximately 150 units at 3-4 storeys in height.
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