Biggin Street, Kent, CT16

Galaxy Real Estate HQ Presents

A Rare Mixed Use Freehold Opportunity in the Heart of Dover Town Centre
Introducing, Biggin Street, Dover (CT16 1BJ) a prime commercial and hospitality investment with full planning permission granted for an exciting redevelopment that enhances both value and income potential. Strategically positioned on one of Dover’s busiest pedestrianised high streets, this substantial property combines established Class E retail space with newly approved boutique hotel accommodation above.

Key Highlights
FULL PLANNING PERMISSION GRANTED
Dover District Council has approved the change of use of the upper floors to a 12room hotel (C1 use), strictly for holiday accommodation, ensuring strong demand from tourists, ferry passengers, professionals, and visitors to Dover’s historic attractions.

RETAINED GROUND FLOOR CLASS E UNIT
The spacious ground floor remains Class E, suitable for retail, café, convenience store, professional office, or a wide range of commercial occupiers. The space benefits from an established high-street frontage and excellent foot traffic.

EXISTING & PROPOSED CONFIGURATION
Current and proposed plans indicate:

Ground Floor: Generous Class E retail unit with staff facilities and multiple access points.

First & Second Floors (Proposed): 12 hotel rooms, two cleaner’s stores, and modern check-in arrangements, designed for efficient operation and high occupancy potential.

NO EXTERNAL ALTERATIONS
All permissions maintain the existing façade, ensuring smooth progression to redevelopment without heritage complications.

Investment Appeal
Turnkey redevelopment potential — approved upper-floor conversion allows for rapid implementation of a fully operational hotel.

High-demand hospitality market — Dover welcomes millions of visitors annually due to its port, castle, cruise terminal, and White Cliffs.

Dual-income opportunity — secure a strong commercial tenant on the ground floor while generating consistent nightly revenue above.

Prime location — Biggin Street is the centre of Dover’s shopping district, surrounded by national retailers, banks, cafés, and transport links.

Ideal For:
Investors seeking mixed-use assets with enhanced returns

Operators expanding into hospitality or serviced accommodation

Retail occupiers wanting prominence in Dover’s main commercial artery

Developers seeking a planning-ready project with minimal structural alteration requirements

Tenure:

This Property is available on a Freehold Basis.

Pricing:

Offers In The Region Of £775,000

VAT:

We are advised that VAT is not applicable.

Viewings:

All Viewings to be conducted by Galaxy Real Estate HQ.

Contact :

Simarjeet Singh & Harveen Singh