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Torquay

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Bettesworths, Devon
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Residential development for sale

Key features

  • Development Opportunity: Planning Consent Granted for 14 Residential Apartments
  • Approved Scheme: 13 x 2 Bedroom & 1 x 3 Bedroom Apartments with Car Parking
  • No Ongoing Business Rates Liability
  • High Energy Efficiency Design
  • Approx 2,000m2 GIA Completed Development Scheme - Available for Immediate Start

Description

Torquay is a large seaside town on the South Devon coast. Along with the smaller towns of Paignton and Brixham it makes up the borough of Torbay - popularly known as the English Riviera.  

The site is located on Union Street, at its junction with Trematon Avenue in central Torquay, between the town centre and the Torre and Upton areas.   

Strategically well located in terms of convenience, travel routes and transport infrastructure, as well as being in superb proximity to all nearby amenities.  

Local draws for residence includes the park and play facilities at Upton Park, the shops and eateries in the town centre, and the walkable proximity to Torquay’s harbour and popular Torre Abbey Sands. 

The property is Torbay’s former magistrates court and internally is laid out for such use, with an assortment of offices, courtrooms, and a small holding area with cells. To the rear of the property is an enclosed loading/ parking area. 
The approved planning application covers the conversion of the building to form 14 residential apartments, including partial demolition, the provision of an additional floor, and external changes including the provision of balconies, terraces, and associated car parking, bike parking and bin storage. 
Full detailed plans are available via Torbay Council’s Planning Portal, with further details and a link to the Planning Portal included within the sales particulars. 

PLANNING

Planning consent was granted in December 2022 for: A conversion to form 14 residential apartments, including partial demolition, the provision of an additional floor and external changes including the provision of balconies, terraces and associated car parking, bike parking and bin storage.

Further information and documents can be found on Torbay Council's planning portal using reference: P/2022/0969 or by following the link:

Link to Planning Consent: Conversion of Former Magistrates Court to form 14 Residential Apartments
The consented development scheme was designed by renowned local architects, Kaye Elliott.

LEGAL COSTS

Each party are to bear their own legal costs incurred.

HM Courts & Tribunal Service

Our clients confirms that no overage is payable on the consented scheme.

VIEWING

Viewing is strictly by prior appointment with the Sole Agents, Bettesworths.

EPC RATING E

Energy Performance Certificates

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NEAREST STATIONS

Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode
  • Torre Station0.6 miles
  • Torquay Station0.7 miles
  • Paignton Station2.8 miles

About Bettesworths, Devon

Fleet Street, Torquay, TQ1 1BB

Bettesworths is an independent family business, owned and run by the third generation Chartered Surveyor Directors, Matt & Paul.

We have an experienced team, highly skilled and expert in delivering a broad range of services to clients looking for the very best results.

Our breadth of experience across all property sectors, the depth of our day to day involvement and our technical knowledge gives Bettesworths an unrivalled platform from which to provide advice to meet our clients’ needs.

Our clients range from private individual property owners and occupiers to PLC institutions. We ensure each and every one is best supported with a service with which to meet the challenges and changes in the market and their own circumstances.

We offer free initial consultations without obligation, so please contact a member of our team to discuss your requirements.

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