Cotton Crossing Bungalow, Cotton Lane, Greenhithe, Kent

Measuring c. 1.29 acres, the site benefits from outline planning permission for a mixed-use development. The approved scheme permits demolition of the existing buildings and the construction of 1,096 sqm of light-industrial single-storey commercial space (Use Classes B1 & B8) and a residential/gatehouse building of up to 72 sqm, totaling 1,168 sqm. The proposal for the gatehouse is a flat at first floor and then below an office / coffee shop / toilet so that people waiting to charge a vehicle have facilities. A reserved matters application has also recently been submitted relating to the details of the layout, scale, appearance, landscaping and 72 parking spaces.

The property is currently comprised of an existing kennels who have recently renewed their lease for another year, until the end of June 2026, offering income to buyers whilst a planning application is worked on.

Finally, the site also benefits from close proximity to an electrical substation adjacent to the site providing full connectivity and power. It could, therefore, also be suitable for electric vehicle charging offering options for transport and logistics businesses or green energy companies. The gatehouse also benefits from an office/coffee shop underneath providing toilet and refreshment facilities for those using electric charging points.