Property Development Opportunities at Auction – June

In this article, the team at Property Solvers has selected a number of properties available at auction across the UK this June, each offering a huge amount of development potential.

With planning permission already approved, these lots are likely to provide an excellent return for any investor. Whether as a one-off purchase or a new project for an established development company, you’ll be able to find great deals when you seek your next property at auction.

Hotel with Planning Permission for 19 Apartments, Bridlington

(For Sale with I Am Sold Auctions)

Hotel with Planning Permission for 19 Apartments in Bridlington - For Sale with I Am Sold Auctions with a Guide Price of £700,000 (June 2023)

Located on the corner of Flamborough Road and Sands Lane, this hotel is available with planning permission for the demolition of the current building and the construction of 19 self-contained apartments.

According to current plans – which are available via the auctioneer – the new building would be comprised of five apartments with terraces to the ground floor, 12 apartments with balconies to the first and second floors (most of which would be en-suite) and two 3-bed penthouses with mezzanine floors, balconies and en-suite bedrooms.

There would be underground parking facilities, and the exterior would be cultivated to support local wildlife.

With Bridlington North Beach just five minutes’ walk away, and with the town’s train station accessible by car in the same amount of time, the position of this property is highly desirable.

The lot will be brought to auction by I Am Sold Auctions on 21st June 2023 with a Guide Price of £700,000.

Former Library with Planning Permission for 8 Apartments, Halifax

(For Sale with Pugh Property Auctions)

Former Library with Planning Permission for 8 Apartments in Halifax - For Sale with Pugh Auctions with a Guide Price of £228,000 (June 2023)

A very elegant period building retaining most of its original stonework, as well as stained glass windows and a spacious interior, this former library is available with full planning permission.

The confirmed consents are for the building’s conversion into a block of eight apartments, each with dormer windows to the rear. The proposed development would feature one 1-bed apartment and a 2-bed duplex to the basement level, one 1-bed to the ground floor, two 1-beds to the first floor, one 1-bed mezzanine arranged across the first floor and loft level and two further 1-beds to the loft.

With Halifax town centre and train station just 10 minutes’ drive away, and with a number of green parkland, golf clubs, eateries, shops, pubs and schools nearby, the property sits in an extremely promising location and offers a very good return on investment.

The lot will be brought to auction by Pugh Property Auctions on 20th June 2023 with a Guide Price of £228,000.

City Centre Site with Planning Permission for Mixed Use Building, Manchester

(For Sale with Savills Auctions)

City Centre Site with Planning Permission for Mixed Use Building in Manchester - For Sale with Savills Auctions with a Guide Price of £1,450,000 (June 2023)

This lot is currently a construction site, with footings already in place for the erection of a multi-level building – with one unit measuring three storeys, one measuring five storeys, another measuring 7 storeys, a further unit measuring 8 storeys and the final part measuring 11 storeys.

Planning permission has been granted – and plans created – for the construction of a mixed-use development, featuring three retail units to the ground floor and 38 residential apartments to the storeys above. Plans for this project can be accessed via the auctioneer.

The lot benefits from a superb location in Manchester City Centre, just around the corner from the Arndale Shopping Centre, less than five minutes’ walk from Shudehill bus and tram interchange and less than 10 minutes from Manchester’s Victoria train station. The site sits right on the edge of the city’s thriving Northern Quarter.

With city centre apartments highly sought after, and significant levels of footfall passing throughout the day and night, this will make an extremely lucrative investment for the right buyer.

The lot will be brought to auction by Savills Auctions on 21st June 2023 with a Guide Price of £1,450,000.

Detached Bungalow with Planning Permission for Redevelopment, Rhos On Sea

(For Sale with Town & Country Property Auctions)

Detached Bungalow with Planning Permission for Redevelopment in Rhos On Sea - For Sale with Town & Country Property Auctions with a Guide Price of £315,000 (June 2023)

A stunning villa-style bungalow in the lovely Conwy County seaside town of Rhos-on-Sea, this 1930s property retains many original features and enjoys astonishing views across Colwyn Bay.

The existing structure features a very spacious lounge with bay window, a generously-proportioned kitchen, an elegant sitting/dining room, a sweeping hallway, two bedrooms, a bathroom and two separate WCs to the ground floor – and there is also a very comfortably-sized loft room.

Benefitting from a plot measuring a little under half an acre, full planning consent has been granted for the property to be refurbished or redeveloped. The lot sits just in front of the beautiful Bryn Euryn Nature Reserve, which has been named a Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Rhos-on-Sea Beach is under five minutes drive away, and Llandudno can be reached in a little over 10 minutes. Nearby Colwyn Bay features a train station, more stunning beaches, parks, bars, shops, eateries and more.

The lot will be brought to auction by Town & Country Property Auctions on 29th June 2023 with a Guide Price of £315,000.

Detached House with Planning Permission for Apartments, Nottingham

(For Sale with Town & Country Property Auctions)

Detached House with Planning Permission for Apartments in Nottingham - For Sale with Town & Country Property Auctions with a Guide Price of £320,000 (June 2023)

Positioned on the corner of South Street and Grantham Road, this generously-proportioned period property if available with planning permission for its demolition and the construction of nine apartments in its place. Alternatively, the buyer of this attractive lot may decide to redevelop or renovate the existing property.

With outbuildings and workshop space attached, the building is comprised of two large reception rooms and a kitchen to the ground floor, along with storage and a front porch. To the upper floor, there are three bedrooms (two doubles and a single), as well as a bathroom. There is also an attractive garden and a garage.

Just 10 minutes’ walk from Radcliffe station and a little under 20 minutes’ drive from the centre of Nottingham, this property represents a superb investment with no end of potential.

The lot will be brought to auction by Town & Country Property Auctions on 29th June 2023 with a Guide Price of £320,000.

Detached Bungalow with Planning Permission for 4 Bed Chalet, Mattishall

(For Sale with William H Brown Property Auctions)

Detached Bungalow with Planning Permission for 4 Bed Chalet in Mattishall - For Sale with William H Brown Property Auctions with a Guide Price of £225,000 (June 2023)

A highly desirable detached bungalow with garage, this 3-bed lot has been granted planning permission for conversion into a “chalet-style” building. Drawings suggest an upward extension to create four attic-style bedrooms (one with en-suite) and a family bathroom, with the ground floor renovated to feature a large living room, a kitchen/diner, a spacious hall and a downstairs WC.

Located in a quiet neighbourhood and elevated from the road, the lovely village of Mattishall is only a minutes’ drive away and features cafés, pubs, schools green spaces and more. Norwich city centre is 30 minutes’ drive away.

The lot will be brought to auction by William H Brown Property Auctions on 26th June 2023 with a Guide Price of £225,000.

Semi-Detached House and Buildings with Planning Permission for Development of Multiple Dwellings, Birmingham

(For Sale with Allsop Property Auctions)

Semi-Detached House and Buildings with Planning Permission for Development of Multiple Dwellings in Birmingham - For Sale with Allsop Property Auctions with a Guide Price of £825,000 (June 2023)

Sitting in a 0.699 acre plot, this semi-detached property includes former stables and a detached garage. The lot comes with planning permission to renovate and extend the stables, and to convert this and the garage into four additional dwellings.

Along with the main house, the site would then include two mews houses and a garden flat – and a decision is pending regarding permission to demolish the garage and build either a 2-bed or 3-bed home in its place.

The main house on the site requires refurbishment, and includes two reception rooms to the ground floor, along with a kitchen/diner, a bathroom, a bedrooms and three further rooms. To the first floor, there are two bedrooms (one en-suite), and a family bathroom with a shower.

Sitting in lovely countryside near Shutstoke Reservoir, the centre of Birmingham is a 25 minutes drive away and nearby Withacre Heath features a number of amenities including pubs and eateries.

The lot will be brought to auction by Allsop Property Auctions on 22nd June 2023 with a Guide Price of £825,000.

3 Bed Mid-Terraced House with Planning Permission for Redevelopment, Tooting

(For Sale with Auction House London)

3 Bed Mid-Terraced House with Planning Permission for Redevelopment in Tooting - For Sale with Auction House London with a Guide Price of £600,000 (June 2023)

Currently in shell condition, this characterful period property comes with planning permission for extension and conversion into a 5-bed dwelling in the much sought-after London borough of Tooting.

Just a minutes’ walk from Tooting Bec tube station, which provides access to Central London in less than half an hour, the lot includes a forecourt and rear garden, as well as two reception rooms, a kitchen and a pantry to the ground floor, along with three bedrooms and a bathroom to the first floor.

The lot will be brought to auction by Auction House London on 28th June 2023 with a Guide Price of £600,000.

Grade II Listed Farm Building with Planning Permission for Conversion and Extension, Bath

(For Sale with City and Rural Property Auctions)

Grade II Listed Farm Building with Planning Permission for Conversion and Extension in Bath - For Sale with City and Rural Property Auctions with a Guide Price of £275,000 - £325,000 (June 2023)

This stunning property is in Farmborough on the outskirts of highly desirable Bath.

An ‘L’-shaped arrangement made up of a former cow byre and hay barn, planning permission has been granted for the conversion of these buildings into a 4-bed property with two bedrooms, a bathroom, a kitchen/diner and two reception rooms to the ground floor, as well as two en-suite bedrooms to the first floor.

The property includes a stunning walled south-facing suntrap garden to the rear, along with a beautiful foregarden.

The surrounding area is ideal for country pubs, schools, local shops and glorious rural views.

The lot will be brought to auction by City and Rural Property Auctions on 22nd June 2023 with a Guide Price of £275,000 – £325,000.

Former Chapel with Planning Permission for Residential Development, Camborne

(For Sale with Clive Emson Property Auctions)

Former Chapel with Planning Permission for Residential Development in Camborne - For Sale with Clive Emson Property Auctions with a Guide Price of £120,000 (June 2023)

This is a former ecclesiastical building in shell condition, representing a very exciting development project for the right buyer.

The characterful property is just five minutes’ drive from the lovely Cornwall town of Camborne and a little more than 10 minutes’ drive to the nearest beach. Camborne Station is only five minutes away.

Sitting in a site measuring 0.08 acres, the lot comes with planning permission for conversion into a two-storey home, with a kitchen/diner, living room, utility and en-suite guest bedroom to the ground floor, along with en-suite two bedrooms, a study and a rear balcony to the first floor.

There would be a rear garden and an off-road parking area to the exterior.

The lot will be brought to auction by Clive Emson Property Auctions on 15th June 2023 with a Guide Price of £120,000.