For Sale

Land at East Bay Mill

Colchester


Guide Price

Residential development opportunity

Description

An excellent opportunity to acquire a residential development site which benefits from full planning permission for 20 dwellings.

  • Prime opportunity to deliver high quality homes in a riverside setting
  • Site area of circa 0.88 acres (0.36 hectares)
  • Situated less than half a mile from Colchester City centre
  • Offers sought on an unconditional basis
  • For sale by Informal Tender

The site is irregular in shape and is formed in two parts, measuring approximately 0.88 acres (0.37 hectares). The property currently consists of brownfield land, containing a scrub and areas of hardstanding, as well as a Grade II listed Granary Barn at the northern end, which is to be restored as part of the approved scheme.

The site is bounded to the north by an area of scrubland, with East Street beyond. The River Colne forms the eastern boundary, with allotments to the south and residential properties to the west.

The principal vehicular and pedestrian access is currently via a single-track private road to the south of East Street. This track continues southwards through East Bay Allotments to the Wivenhoe Trail and also forms part of National Cycle Route No.1 (NCR 51). The track will be upgraded to provide improved vehicular access to the site, while also forming a secondary pedestrian and cycle-only access point to the south.

PLANNING

The site benefits from full planning permission (Ref: 190424) for 20 dwellings, including the refurbishment of the existing Grade II listed Granary Barn. The housing mix comprises only private units equating to a total gross floor area of 23,476sqft.

The planning application was approved by Colchester City Council on 15th May 2020. Start on Site has been approved, and a limited section of foundation was poured to ensure the consent remains extant.

The application includes provision of a new vehicular access point from East Street to the North, together with a secondary pedestrian- and cycle-only access point to the south.

CIL

Colchester City Council does not currently have an adopted CIL charging schedule; therefore, no CIL will be payable.

TENURE

The site is to be sold freehold, with Vacant Possession.

EASEMENTS, WAYLEAVES & RIGHTS OF WAY

The site is offered subject to, and with the benefit or burden of all existing rights of way, wayleaves and easements whether or not specifically referred to in these sales particulars.

SERVICES

More information is included within the information pack, but prospective purchasers are advised to make and rely upon their own enquiries with the relevant service providers.

VAT

Prospective purchasers should be aware that the purchase price will be subject to VAT and all offers should be clearly stated as a figure plus VAT. Please refer to the bidding guidelines.

METHOD OF SALE

Offers are invited via Informal Tender. Offers on the basis of a Joint Venture will also be considered.
Bids are to be submitted no later than 12 noon on Friday 5th December 2025. Prospective purchasers are directed to the bidding guidelines contained within the Data Room for further information.
The vendors are not obliged to accept the highest or indeed any offer received.

DATA ROOM

Access to a Data Room containing all relevant sales information, technical reports and planning information is available on request. For access, contact the Selling Agent.

INSPECTIONS

Inspections should be arranged by prior appointment with the Selling Agents.

Location

The site is well located, being less than half a mile to the east of the historic city centre of Colchester and adjacent to the River Colne. Colchester has a population of 192,700 (2021 Census).

Situated less than half a mile from Colchester High Street, the site benefits from good access to a wide range of amenities and services including schools, GP surgeries, supermarkets, cafes, restaurants and independent shops.

The site is well served by transport links. Junction 26 of the A12 lies approximately two miles to the west, providing routes towards London and north towards Ipswich and the Suffolk Coast. A bus stop located just north-west of the site offers connections to Highwoods, Walton-on-the-Naze, Brightlingsea and Harwich.

Colchester Town railway station is located circa 0.7 miles to the south-west of the site, which provides direct services to London Liverpool Street, with journey times of approximately one hour 10 minutes.

Colchester Town
0.9 miles
Hythe
1.7 miles
Colchester
2.1 miles
London Stansted
33.3 miles
London Southend
41.4 miles
London Gatwick
84.6 miles
" alt="">

The Agent:

Anna Logan

Associate Partner | Saffron Walden

More about Anna

More Properties

Skip to toolbar