Written by Ruban Selvanayagam
Ruban Selvanayagam
Ruban Selvanayagam is a professional cash homebuyer, private rented sector landlord, auction specialist, blogger and media commentator.
Edited by Ruban Selvanayagam
Ruban Selvanayagam
Ruban Selvanayagam is a professional cash homebuyer, private rented sector landlord, auction specialist, blogger and media commentator.
For property developers, this curated selection of properties and development sites across the UK will be available from April 2025. The opportunities include locations with either approved planning permission or applications currently under review.
This mid-terraced commercial property presents a superb investment or development opportunity, with full planning permission (Ref: 23/00313/FUL, granted November 2023) for conversion into a one-bedroom residential dwelling.
Currently comprising a ground-floor retail unit and first-floor storage space, the approved plans allow for a transformation into a modern home with an open-plan lounge, kitchen/diner on the ground floor and a bedroom with en-suite shower room above. Ideally situated in the town centre, close to shops, residential areas, and the train station, and with excellent M1 and motorway network access, this property offers significant potential.
SDL Property Auctions will auction the lot on the 24th of April 2025 with a Guide Price of £38,000.
This freehold one-bedroom semi-detached bungalow is arranged over the ground floor and situated on a quiet residential road, close to local shops, amenities, and the open green spaces of Wilmot Park. Excellent transport links are available via Slade Green rail station.
The current accommodation includes a reception room, kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom, with front and rear gardens. Planning permission (Ref: 25/00328/GPDE) was granted by Bexley Borough Council on 1st April 2025 for a single-storey rear extension. The proposed layout would create an open-plan kitchen/reception room, three bedrooms, and a bathroom, enhancing the property’s potential.
The lot will be brought to auction by Auction House London on the 23rd of April 2025 with a Guide Price of £150,000.
This former mission hall presents an excellent development opportunity, located on Disraeli Street within a well-established residential area close to both the Crumlin and Shankill Roads—two key arterial routes linking West Belfast to the City Centre, just two miles away. The existing building is of traditional blockwork construction with a pitched roof.
Full planning approval was granted on 25th September 2024 (Application Ref: LA04/2021/2618/F) for constructing three two-storey terraced houses. This is a prime opportunity for residential development in a desirable location. Further details, including the Planning Notice, Decision Statement, and Planning Drawings, are available in the Legal Pack.
An excellent development opportunity, this three-storey building is located in a popular High Street position, convenient for Morriston Hospital and the M4 at Junction 45. Planning permission has been granted for conversion into three one-bedroom apartments. The property has been stripped back to brick, offering a blank canvas for redevelopment.
Key structural works, including new front and rear roof structures, have already been completed. Two allocated parking spaces are also included. With planning and significant works underway, this project offers strong potential for capital growth in a sought-after area—ideal for developers and investors.
This two-storey commercial property with a car park is on King Street in Wakefield town centre. It is offered for sale with full planning permission granted in October 2024 (Ref: 23/00947/FUL) for conversion to two residential flats (Class C), including partial demolition of the chimney, fenestration alterations, and replacement windows.
Previously operating as a ground-floor hair salon with separate first-floor office space, the property is now vacant and ready for redevelopment. The private car park provides four spaces, one subject to a licence agreement generating £125 + VAT per quarter. Established commercial premises surround it and offer excellent access to the A61 ring road.
The lot will be brought to auction by Pugh Auctions on the 30th of April 2025 with a Guide Price of £50,000.
This former coastguard cottage within the stunning Pembrokeshire Coast National Park offers an exciting renovation project with full planning permission for new access, extension, loft conversion, and further alterations. The property currently comprises a lounge, kitchen area, and three bedrooms.
To the rear is a separate outbuilding, formerly used as an office, which includes two store rooms, a W.C., and office space. The lawned gardens are enclosed by walls and fencing, providing privacy. Situated near Lily Ponds, Broad Haven Beach, and St. Govan’s Chapel, the cottage holds strong potential for conversion into a profitable holiday rental in this sought-after location.
The lot will be brought to auction by Paul Fosh Auctions on the 17th of April 2025 with a Guide Price of £149,000.
This fantastic semi-detached property occupies an elevated position in the picturesque seaside town of Macduff, just a short walk from the harbour, local shops, supermarket, and all the amenities expected in a vibrant coastal community. Conveniently situated in a quiet residential area, the property is offered with no onward chain.
It presents a unique opportunity for developers, with the potential to convert the ground floor into a self-contained one-bedroom flat and the upper two floors into a two-bedroom property with separate access. Planning permission for three years has been granted for a large balcony off the lounge with a carport beneath.
The lot will be brought to auction by Town & Country Property Auctions on the 30th of April 2025 with a Guide Price of £145,000.
This former freehold pet shop is located on Clifton Hill in Pudsey, ideally between Leeds and Bradford. Extending to approximately 2,000 sq. ft., the property benefits from dual access via Clifton Hill and the rear of the premises on Delph Hill. A new electric motor has recently been installed on the shutter, enhancing security and convenience.
Planning permission has been granted to convert the building into four one-bedroom duplex flats, with access proposed from Delph Hill. Interested parties are encouraged to review full details via Leeds City Council’s planning portal under reference number 24/06133/FU.
The lot will be brought to auction by SDL Property Auctions on the 24th of April 2025 with a Guide Price of £120,000.
This substantial five-storey building, located in the heart of the City Centre, offers convenient access to all the city’s main amenities. The property benefits planning consent for conversion into five self-contained apartments (1 x one-bedroom and 4 x two-bedroom) and a lower ground floor commercial unit.
Construction has already begun, with internal walls and ceilings stripped back to bare brick. Due to the change in the vendor’s circumstances, it is now available as an excellent redevelopment project. The property is sold freehold with vacant possession upon completion. Full planning permission was granted on 12th July 2019 (Hull City Council Ref: PP-07442905).
This substantial semi-detached building comprises a former public house on the lower ground and ground floors, with a six-bedroom split-level flat across the first and second floors. Located on a mixed-use road, it is close to local shops, amenities, and the Speckled Wood Hastings open spaces, with transport links provided by Ore Rail Station.
The ground floor includes a bar area, kitchen, WC, and storerooms, while the first and second floors feature six bedrooms, a bathroom, and a separate WC—the property benefits from a rear garden. Planning permission (Ref: HS/FA/22/00965) was granted for conversion into five residential units, with proposed layouts for two- and three-bedroom split-level flats.
The lot will be brought to auction by Auction House London on the 23rd of April 2025 with a Guide Price of £150,000.
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