Key Features
Full planning permission for 15 flats
Four 2-bed flats, Eleven one-bed flats
No affordable housing. No S106 contributions
All flats have balconies
5 allocated parking spaces
Highly desirable location 2 minutes' walk from Stevenage Old Town High Street - offering excellent access to local restaurants, bars and shops
Strong commuter links - 0.6 miles to Stevenage Train Station - 21 minutes to London King's Cross
Total site area of 8,053 sq ft (0.18 acres)
Generous proposed accommodation 742 sq m (7,986 sq ft)
Low BNG £1,680 and low CiL approx. £61,000
Freehold interest available with vacant possession
DESCRIPTION
Summary Description
Outstanding development opportunity with full planning permission for 15 flats set on a 0.18 acre (8,053 sq ft) site. Ideally located in the highly sought after area of the historical Stevenage Old Town with excellent commuter links - just 21 minutes to London King's Cross.
Location
Stevenage Train Station is approximately 0.6 miles south and can be reached in 15 minutes on foot and 5 minutes by car. Stevenage offers fast and frequent rail services to London King's Cross, St Pancras (21 mins) and Cambridge (40 mins) via Great Northern and Thameslink routes.
Stevenage Old Town is well connected for roads being right by the A1(M) with direct motorway services to London and the North.
Steeped in history, Stevenage Old Town dates back to medieval times, perfectly blending centuries of heritage with a vibrant, cosmopolitan lifestyle. This charming historical high street retains its traditional character with timber-framed buildings, while serving as a bustling social hub packed with independent cafés, lively bars, and premier restaurants. It offers the ultimate destination for those seeking a character-rich community combined with a thriving dining scene and a welcoming local atmosphere.
The development plot is a 10 minute walk from Stevenage Town Centre, that is currently undergoing a £1 billion redevelopment, set to reshape the town centre into a vibrant, mixed-use destination offering efficient access to London.
Detailed Description
The property comprises a former residential dwelling estimated to date from the 1920s, which was later converted to a care home and extended to the rear in the 1950s/60s. The total site area is circa 8,053 sq ft (0.18 acres).
Outside of our client's ownership, the plot is bordered by an orchard to the south, an established retirement home to the west and residential dwellings to the east.
Planning Background
The property lies within the jurisdiction of Stevenage Borough Council, as set out in the Stevenage Local Plan (2011-2031).
Full planning consent was granted on 8 April 2026 (24/00451/FPM) for 15 high-quality flats.
THE DEVELOPMENT SITE IS TOTALLY FREE OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND S106 CONTRIBUTIONS.
Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) is £1,680 and Community Infrastructure Levy (CiL) is approx. £61,000
All flats benefit from outside balcony spaces, There are 5 allocated parking spaces.
ACCOMMODATION
Ground Floor
Flat 1 (2-bed) 66 sq m (710 sq ft)
Flat 2 (1 bed) 50.5 sq m (544 sq ft)
Flat 3 (1-bed) 44.5 sq m (479 sq ft)
Flat 4 (1-bed) 41 sq m (441 sq ft)
Flat 5 (1-bed) 42 sq m (452 sq ft)
First Floor
Flat 6 (2-bed) 61.5 sq m (662 sq ft)
Flat 7 (1-bed) 37 sq m (398 sq ft)
Flat 8 (1-bed) 39.5 sq m (425 sq ft)
Flat 9 (1-bed) 45 sq m (484 sq ft)
Flat 10 (1-bed) 41 sq m (441 sq ft)
Flat 11 (1 bed) 42 sq m (452 sq ft)
Second Floor
Flat 12 (1-bed) 44 sq m (474 sq ft)
Flat 13 (2-bed) 65 sq m (700 sq ft)
Flat 14 (1-bed) 52 sq m (560 sq ft)
Flat 15 (2-bed) 71 sq m (764 sq ft)
The site is sold freehold with vacant possession and is available immediately.
