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Blyth Road, Southwold, Suffolk

Land size
2.6 acres

Key Features

  • 2.6 acre commercial yard
  • Established lawful use for vehicle dismantling and associated processing & storage
  • Workshops
  • Ancillary stores
  • Containers
  • Single-storey residential building extending to approximately 55 sq. m (592 sq. ft).

Description

Approximately 2.6 acre commercial yard with established lawful use for vehicle dismantling and associated processing and storage.

For sale freehold, with existing scrapyard operation and licence understood to be capable of transfer, subject to confirmation and statutory requirements.

Location
Sole Bay Car Spares is situated on Blyth Road, on the western edge of Southwold, with convenient access to the A12 and the wider East Suffolk road network.

Directions
From Southwold High Street, proceed north along Station Road A1095 and continue out of the town. After approximately 0.2 miles, turn left onto Blyth Road. Continue along Blyth Road and follow the track along the unmade section, passing the Southwold Railway Trust. Take the next left-hand turning immediately after the railway trust entrance. The site is located shortly beyond.

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Description
An established vehicle dismantling and car breakers yard extending to approximately 2.6 acres (1.05 ha), comprising workshop accommodation, ancillary storage and extensive unsurfaced open yard areas, together with a single-storey residential building extending to approximately 55 sq. m (592 sq. ft).

Planning
The site benefits from an established lawful use as a vehicle dismantling  yard with ancillary storage, processing and associated operations. A number of historic planning permissions relate to the use and to buildings on site. Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves as to planning status, the scope of any consents, and compliance with any conditions. There are restrictions relating to storage heights, burning, hours of operation and noise levels at the site boundary.

Site Area
Approximately 2.6 acres (1.05 ha). An indicative plan is provided for identification purposes only.

Accommodation
The site includes a principal workshop building extending to approximately 221 sq. m (2,379 sq. ft), together with various ancillary stores including containers and open-sided storage structures. The remainder of the site comprises unsurfaced open yard areas used for storage and processing associated with the historic use.

Tenure
Freehold with vacant possession. There are established access rights over Blyth Road. The ownership and repairing obligations relating to this roadway are currently unconfirmed. The road also serves an established sewage works and adjoining council-owned yard areas.

Licence Position
The vendor advises the site is operated under a licence which is renewed monthly. Interested parties should make their own enquiries as to the position regarding any transfer/continuity of licences, permits and consents.

VAT
Not applicable.

Services
Mains water and electricity are provided. Private drainage. Interested parties should make their own enquiries as to capacity, condition and suitability for their intended use.

EPC

To be assessed

Method of Sale
Private treaty.

Rates
Not currently assessed for business rates. Council Tax band for residential: A.

Local Authority
East Suffolk Council, East Suffolk House, Station Road, Melton, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 1RT; .

Viewing
Strictly by prior appointment with Clarke & Simpson.

NOTES
1. Every care has been taken with the preparation of these particulars, but complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed. If there is any point, which  is of particular importance to you, please obtain professional confirmation. Alternatively, we will be pleased to check the information for you. These Particulars do not constitute a contract or part of a contract. All measurements quoted are approximate. The Fixtures, Fittings & Appliances have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Photographs are reproduced for general information and it cannot be inferred that any item shown is included. No guarantee can be given that any planning permission or listed building consent or building regulations have been applied for or approved. The agents have not been made aware of any covenants or restrictions that may impact the property, unless stated otherwise. Any site plans used in the particulars are indicative only and buyers should rely on the Land Registry/transfer plan.

2. The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 require all Estate Agents to obtain proof of identity for our clients and tenants where required.

March 2026

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Tenure
Freehold
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Date Posted
2026-04-03

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Garden
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

1.8 Gbps

Superfast

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Southwold Primary School0.6 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    60
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Reydon Primary School0.6 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    168
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Wenhaston Primary School4.6 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    93
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Brampton Church of England Primary School5.1 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    82
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Holton St Peter Community Primary School6 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    141
    Type
    Academy converter

Secondary

  • Pakefield High School8.6 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    679
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Beccles High School9.2 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    182
    Type
    Free schools
  • Alde Valley Academy9.4 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    645
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Sir John Leman High School9.5 milesOfsted report card · Apr 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,404
    Type
    Academy converter
  • East Point Academy9.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    846
    Type
    Academy sponsor led

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Co-op Southwold, Southwold0.6 miles
Tesco Southwold Queen St Express, Southwold0.7 miles
Co-op Walberswick Foodstore, Walberswick1.2 miles

GP surgery

Sole Bay H/C694 metres

Pharmacy

Reydon Pharmacy694 metres

Hospital

Southwold Hospital989 metres

Green space

Allotments Or Community Growing Spaces285 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Brampton (Suffolk) Rail Station6.9 miles

Nearest bus stop

The Drive594 metres

Typical drive times

Beccles26 min · 13 miles
Lowestoft25 min · 13 miles
Southwold4 min · 0.8 miles
Halesworth19 min · 9.2 miles
Norwich (city)52 min · 32 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

A 1 in 30 or greater chance each yearHigher risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)
  • Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)

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