Former DVSA Test Centre, Island Road, Hersden, South East

FREEHOLD DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY WITH POTENTIAL FOR RESIDENTIAL OR EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT

Offers for the freehold are invited on both an unconditional (preferred) or conditional (subject to planning) basis for the freehold.

The 1.18 ha (2.92 acres) rectangular site contains a single storey building totalling circa 1,022 sq m (11,000 sq ft), reflecting a plot coverage of circa 10%. The building is configured into office and workshop space. Concrete hardstanding surrounds the whole building and a chain link
fence runs around the perimeter of the site. The site is bounded by a treeline. There are no existing Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs) on site.

A Phase 1 Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) Survey (carried out by Faithful Gold in 2021) identified that RAAC was present in the suspending ceilings of the ancillary office accommodation. It is not anticipated this will cause issues for redevelopment, but potential
buyers will need to be conscious of removal costs.

The surrounding area is dominated by low rise residential housing. The area is experiencing high levels of new estate housing development, catering to growing families and professionals looking for newer properties. The Hoplands, located to the west of the site, is currently being built out by Redrow.

Exciting development opportunity for residential, employment or other alternative uses (STPP)

Well-connected village to the east of Canterbury

Located within a significant residential development pipeline

1.18 ha (2.92 acres) with a low site coverage (circa 10%)

The existing building comprises a vacant warehouse with associated office space

The site benefits from vacant possession