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Sutton Park Road, Seaford

Key Features

  • Development Opportunity With Planning Permission Granted
  • Mixed-use Scheme Incorporating Commercial and Residential Accommodation
  • Planning Reference Number - LW/26/0077
  • Planning Consent for Three Residential Apartments
  • Two Ground Floor Commercial Units
  • Vacant Building Offering Immediate Development Potential
  • Prominent Former Bank Building in Seaford Town Centre
  • Close to Shops, Railway Station and Seafront

Description

Development Opportunity – Former Bank Building with Planning Permission

An exceptional town centre development opportunity comprising a prominent former bank building with planning permission, granted on 24th June 2026, for conversion and extension to create three high-quality residential apartments while retaining two commercial units at ground floor level.

Summary - An exciting town centre development opportunity comprising a prominent former bank building with planning permission granted for conversion and extension to create three high-quality residential apartments while retaining commercial space at ground floor level. Situated within the heart of Seaford, this vacant property occupies a highly visible position on the town's established commercial frontage and offers significant potential for developers and investors seeking a sustainable mixed-use scheme in a sought-after coastal location. Vacant site with planning permission granted on 24th June 2026.

Disclaimer: The images shown include computer-generated artist's impressions for illustrative purposes only. Floor plans are based on the approved planning drawings and are indicative only. The proposed layouts, specification and design may be subject to change. The property is offered for sale with the benefit of planning permission, and interested parties should satisfy themselves as to the planning consent, approved drawings, conditions and all other information relating to the development opportunity.

A rare opportunity to acquire a substantial former bank building with planning permission for a comprehensive mixed-use redevelopment in the centre of Seaford.
Occupying a prominent position on the north side of the A259, the property forms part of the town's established commercial core and benefits from excellent access to local amenities, transport links and the seafront. The existing building is a purpose-built 20th-century commercial property featuring attractive brick elevations, stone detailing, impressive floor-to-ceiling heights and a distinctive banking hall.

The approved scheme seeks to revitalise this redundant building through a sympathetic conversion and extension. Planning permission allows for the retention of the majority of the ground floor as commercial accommodation, subdivided into two units to meet local market demand, while the upper floors and rear section of the building will be transformed to provide three high-quality residential apartments.

The proposals include a modest rear extension, the addition of two rear-facing dormer windows and the creation of an intermediate floor level within the existing double-height banking hall, maximising the potential of the building whilst respecting its existing character.
A key aspect of the scheme is its commitment to sustainability, delivering energy-efficient accommodation and supporting local initiatives aimed at reducing environmental impact. The development has been carefully designed to enhance the appearance of the building, preserve neighbouring amenity and create attractive spaces to live and work.

This represents an excellent opportunity to deliver a well-considered mixed-use development in a thriving coastal town where residential use above commercial premises is well established and highly complementary to the surrounding area.
For full details of the planning permission granted and to view all of the relevant plans, drawings and documents, please visit
and use the planning reference number of LW/26/0077 in the search box. EPC Rating pending

Disclaimer - - Computer Generated Image (CGI) / Artist's Impression: The images shown are computer-generated artist's impressions and are indicative only. They are intended to provide a general representation of the proposed development and may be subject to change.
- Planning Permission: The property is offered for sale with the benefit of planning permission. Purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to the planning consent, approved plans, conditions and any obligations before proceeding.
- Specification: All specifications, layouts, finishes and materials are indicative only and may be subject to change during construction.
- Floor Plans: Floor plans are taken from the approved planning drawings and are provided for guidance only. They should not be relied upon as an exact representation of the finished development.
- Measurements: All dimensions are approximate and subject to final construction tolerances.
- Marketing Information: These particulars have been prepared in good faith from information available at the time of publication. They do not form part of any offer or contract and interested parties should rely on their own inspections and enquiries.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
TBC
Date Posted
2026-07-09

Utilities & Restrictions

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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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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

Gigabit full fibre

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

  • Seaford Primary School431 metresOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    393
    Type
    Community school
  • Annecy Catholic Primary School816 metresOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    189
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Cradle Hill Community Primary School0.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    661
    Type
    Community school
  • Chyngton School1.1 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    332
    Type
    Academy converter
  • High Cliff Academy2.8 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    154
    Type
    Academy sponsor led

Secondary

  • Seaford Head School0.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,461
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Seahaven Academy2.9 milesOfsted report card · Nov 2025
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    701
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Peacehaven Community School4.6 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    890
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Willingdon Community School6.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,117
    Type
    Community school
  • The Cavendish School6.9 milesOfsted: Outstanding *
    Ages
    2 to 16
    Pupils
    1,399
    Type
    Academy converter

* 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

Tesco Seaford Express, Seaford20 metres
Co-op Seaford, Seaford196 metres
Morrisons Seaford, Seaford278 metres

GP surgery

Old School Surgery195 metres

Pharmacy

Cameron L & Sons Ltd119 metres

Hospital

Eastbourne District General Hospital7.4 miles

Green space

Playing Field262 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

Seaford Rail Station183 metres

Nearest bus stop

Library29 metres

Typical drive times

Seaford1 min · 0.3 miles
Newhaven7 min · 3.6 miles
Eastbourne15 min · 8.8 miles
Peacehaven13 min · 6.3 miles
Brighton and Hove (city)28 min · 13 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

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low 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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