Forner School With Development Potential For Sale in Dartford, Kent

This property is marketed by:
Bonsors / SHW

Former school and associated land (Use Class F1) with scope for redevelopment (STPP)

Key Features

• Opportunity to acquire a former school and associated land (Use Class F1) with scope for redevelopment (STPP).
• Comprising 1,385 sq m (14,908 sq ft) GIA of existing accommodation
• Site area extends to approximately 1.47 hectares (3.63 acres)
• Surplus site due to relocation of the school (closed circa 2010)
• Early 2024 pre-application with Dartford Borough Council for the residential redevelopment of the site to provide up to 20 houses.
• Located in the village of Wilmington approximately 1.6 miles south of Dartford town centre.
• Suitable for alternative uses or redevelopment for residential, care or commercial uses (subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents).
• Freehold with vacant possession
• Unconditional and subject to planning offers are invited

Description

The site comprises a former school and associated grounds, extending to approximately 1.47 hectares (3.63 acres). The site consists of several single-storey structures built between 1970-2001. The main school building is constructed with pre-cast concrete elevations and a flat roof. There is also a smaller school building of brick construction with a pitched tiled roof. Temporary classrooms have been built to the north of the main building. The school is surrounded by playing fields and hard play areas. The site is regular in shape and relatively level, surrounded by hedges and trees on all boundaries, with vehicular access from Stock Lane directly opposite to Gerdview Drive.

Location

The property is located on Stock Lane in Wilmington, a village approximately 1.5 miles south of Dartford in Kent. The property is situated in a predominantly residential area characterised by terraced and semi-detached houses. Dartford railway station is situated approximately 1.6 miles to the north of the property and provides direct access to London Bridge (37 mins), London Charing Cross (45 mins) and London Victoria (53 mins). The M25 motorway is approximately 1.4 miles to the east of the property. An extensive range of shops and amenities is available in Dartford to the north whilst Bluewater Shopping Centre is approximately 6.2 miles to the north east. Wilmington is well served by schools including Wilmington Primary School, Wilmington Academy and Wilmington Grammar School for Girls.