75 Proudfoot Drive, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 6PD

Location:
The property is located in the southern area of Bishop Auckland, within a mixed commercial and residential setting. Key amenities including the Bishop Auckland Hospital, grocery superstores, local schools, and the Tindale Crescent commercial estate are conveniently accessible, either within a 15–20-minute walk or a short drive.
Bishop Auckland, with a population of approximately 23,355, lies around 9.5 miles southwest of Durham. The area benefits from strong transport links, with the A688 situated just south of the property, providing direct access to the A1(M) at Junction 60.

Planning:
The existing use class of the asset is D1 (Non Residential Institutions), previously covering clinics, health centres, crèches, day nurseries, and more. This use class was revoked in September 2020 following the introduction of the new use classes, and therefore any future occupation will require a formal change of use.
The successful purchaser will be required to submit a pre application enquiry within four weeks of being notified that they have been selected as the preferred bidder. A full planning application must be submitted within 12 weeks from agreement of Heads of Terms.
Any pre application advice included as part of the bid submission will also be taken into consideration.

Proposed Use:
The proposed use class for the asset is currently undetermined. However, it is considered that the property may be suitable for conversion to a retail/ commercial unit or potentially for residential redevelopment, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents.

Utilities:
It is understood that all major services are connected to the property.

E P C:
E P C Rating: C (please see information pack).

Tenure:
D C C owns the freehold (title absolute) of the property being offered for sale. It is registered with the Land Registry and forms part of title number: DU220621.
Vacant Possession will be provided upon completion.