Block E Riverside House, Lower Southend Road, Wickford, SS11 8BB
- Land size
- 0.17 acres
Key Features
- Freehold site of 7,210 sq ft (0.165 acres) ideal for residential development
- Located in Wickford town centre and within a short distance from Wickford train station and a variety of shops and amenities
- Planning consent for four-storey residential building comprising 7 flats (six 2-bedroom and one 1-bedroom flats)
- South Essex location, approximately 30 miles east of London and within easy access of the Essex countryside
- Ideal for a local or regional residential developer
Description
The property comprises a level site of approximately 7,210 sq ft (0.165 acres) with a frontage to Lower Southend Road. The land has been used for car parking and runs close to the River Crouch.
Location
The property is located on Lower Southend Road / Stilemans in Wickford town centre, within the Borough of Basildon which is located in south Essex. Wickford is within easy reach of a number nearby towns and villages including Billericay, Basildon, Rayleigh and South Woodham Ferres. The property is approximately 2 miles from the A127 and 3 miles from the A13, which links to central London and outer Essex.
Wickford Rail Station is nearby, providing regular services to London Liverpool Street in approximately 40 minutes. There are a variety of shops and amenities within close proximity including Aldi, Wickford Lawn Tennis Club, Anytime Fitness, Costa Coffee, and many more local and national traders.
Basildon Council (which Wickford falls under) has been given a target of building up to 4,220 new homes as part of the local plan. Wickford is a semi-rural location which is undergoing regeneration with various new developments in the locality.
Planning
The property benefits from an approved scheme for Block E as follows:
Proposal: Four-storey residential building comprising 7 flats (six 2-bedroom and one 1-bedroom
flats)
Reference: Application No: 20/01480/FULL
Dated:19.08.2022
The CIL for the development is TBC.
We would advise prospective purchasers to make their own enquiries and seek professional advice.
Tenure
The property is offered for sale on a Freehold basis with vacant possession. Further details are available by request.
Price
£550,000.
VAT
We are informed VAT is not payable on the purchase price.
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Brochure Marketing Images
Please note the brochure images are CGI's showing the potential built out development. The site is currently a car park site awaiting development.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
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- Date Posted
- 2026-07-18
Utilities & Restrictions
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- Listed Property
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Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
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- Garden
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