POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY, Paignton, Devon, TQ3
- Land size
- 0.68 acres
Key Features
- Conditional offers invited (Subject to planning)
- Land extending to c. 0.68 acres
- Proposed for allocation in the Torbay Local Plan 2022 - 2040
- Confirmed in recent HELAA as being suitable for up to 10 dwellings
Description
THE LAND - TQ3 3GF
Comprising of land held under title DN385278, this potential development opportunity extends to c. 0.28 ha / 0.68 acres and is situated on the northwestern edge of Paignton. The land was proposed for allocation and the future development of c. 10 dwellings within the Torbay Local Plan 2022-40: Regulation 18 Site Options Consultation Document (October 2022) under reference H2P05. It was also shown as being suitable for development within the within the 2021 HELAA under reference 21P081.
The land is currently vacant and laid to grass sloping gently from west to east - it is surrounded by existing residential housing on 3 sides (Heligan Close and Fishacre Close). To the north the land borders a small lane (Luscombe Lane) beyond which is agricultural land - this proposed as being allocated for future residential housing development and planning permission for a discount
supermarket was granted in May 2022.
PAIGNTON
Paignton is a seaside town on the coast; together with Torquay and Brixham it forms the borough of Torbay which was created in 1998. The area forms part of the holiday destination known as the English Riviera.
Comprehensive facilities for shopping, leisure, education and health are readily available within the Borough of Torbay. It has National Rail links from its railway stations at Torquay and Paignton and has swift connections via the A380 to the National Motorway network (M5) on the outskirts of the cathedral city of Exeter. Exeter Airport also offers a range of scheduled and charter flights to destinations throughout the UK and Europe with connections to international flights.
METHOD OF SALE
The freehold land is offered for sale by private treaty with offers invited on a conditional, subject to planning basis. Unconditional offers may also be considered.
PLANNING
Historically, the land was proposed for development as part of a wider scheme for 62 dwellings, under application reference P/1990/1116 (Erection Of 62 Dwellings, Estate Road/Footpaths, Storm Water Lagoon and Sewers, (As Revised By Plans Received 4th June 1991 And 21st June 1991) - Land West Of Kings Ash Road Opp. Fernicombe/Smallcombe Rds Paignton). There are no recent planning applications or approvals relating to the land to the agents knowledge.
UTILITIES
Given the surrounding residential properties, the agents understand that all mains services are available close by for connection. Interested parties should however make and rely upon their own enquiries as to the availability and capacity of required utility services prior to making any offer.
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment only - please contact KLP to arrange to view the site.
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- Date Posted
- 2026-04-28
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Property Features
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KLP, Exeter
Newcourt Barton Clyst Road, Topsham, EX3 0DB