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Guide Price£1,250,000

Weymouth

Land size
1.03 acres

Key Features

  • Suitable for a range of uses (STP), including residential, care, retail, and commercial.
  • Historic outline consent for up to 24 apartments (now lapsed).
  • Next to a thriving garden centre and café.
  • Commercial history.
  • Excellent transport links to the neighbouring towns of both Dorchester and Weymouth.

Description

Prime 1.03 acre development opportunity (STTP)

Highlights
Prime 1.03-acre freehold development opportunity in the sought-after Preston area of Weymouth.

Strategically located on Littlemoor Road (A353), providing excellent visibility and direct connectivity between Weymouth and Dorchester. Historic outline planning consent for up to 24 residential dwellings (Planning Ref: WP/17/00846/OUT), demonstrating established residential development potential. Suitable for a variety of uses (STPP) including residential, care, retirement living, retail, commercial, and mixed-use development.

Established commercial history, having previously operated as a successful caravan and motorhome retail business. Adjacent to Goulds Garden Centre and Café, benefiting from an established customer base and strong local footfall. Located within a well-established residential catchment, supporting future housing and community-led development. Strong local housing demand driven by Weymouth-s growing population and coastal lifestyle appeal.

Rare freehold landholding with significant scope for value enhancement through planning and redevelopment. Excellent transport connections, with easy access to Weymouth, Dorchester, surrounding Dorset villages, and the wider South West region. Close to Bowleaze Cove and the Jurassic Coast, enhancing the site-s appeal for residential and retirement-led schemes.

Available with flexible purchasing options, with the vendor considering both unconditional and subject to-planning offers.

The Site
Circa 1.03-acre (freehold) located in a well-established residential area on the outskirts of the sought-after village of Preston, Weymouth.

Formerly occupied by a caravan and motorhome retail business, offering a substantial and versatile landholding. Potential for a range of development opportunities including residential, care, commercial, retail, or mixed-use schemes, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents (STPP). Benefiting from a prominent position on Littlemoor Road (A353), a key route connecting Weymouth and Dorchester.

The site previously secured outline planning permission for 24 residential units in 2019, which has since lapsed, demonstrating the site-s development potential. Situated within an area experiencing ongoing residential growth and strong demand for new housing and community facilities.

Rare opportunity to acquire a strategically located freehold site with scope for value-add development.

Lapsed Planning Consent
Planning Application Reference: WP/17/00846/OUT Outline planning permission for the erection of 24 residential dwellings (now lapsed).

Location
The site sits in the Littlemoor/Preston area of Weymouth, it is approximately 2-3 miles northeast of Weymouth town centre and about 1 mile inland from Bowleaze Cove and the Jurassic Coast.

The location benefits from direct access to the A353, the main route connecting Weymouth with Dorchester and surrounding Dorset villages. Nearby amenities include schools, local shops, leisure facilities, holiday parks, bus services and rail connections, the site is positioned
immediately in front of Goulds Garden Centre. The surrounding area is generally a mix of housing, local services, holiday accommodation and open countryside. It offers convenient access to both Weymouth-s beaches and the wider Dorset countryside.

The key selling point of the location is its position on a busy route between Weymouth and Dorchester, close to the coast and local amenities, while remaining outside the more congested town-centre area.

- Connectivity 3 Miles to Weymouth
- Direct rail services to London Waterloo from Weymouth & Upwey Stations
- Easy access to local beaches
- 6 Miles to Dorchester

Local Authority
Local Authority: Dorset Council Tel:

Disposal
The site is available for sale by Private Treaty. The vendors will consider offers on both an unconditional basis and a subject to planning basis, providing flexibility for a range of purchaser requirements. Interested parties are invited to submit proposals outlining their offer and any associated conditions. Further information is available upon request.

Please contact Laura Jacobs at our Weymouth Branch

Viewing
Strictly by prior appointment through the sole agents Goadsby, through whom all negotiations must be conducted.

Important
VAT
Under the Finance Act 1989 VAT may be added to the sale price or rent quoted, we recommend that prospective buyers satisfy themselves
and establish the VAT implications prior to entering into any agreement.

SERVICES
Enquiries should be made to the appropriate authorities and prospective purchases are advised that they are entirely responsible for
ensuring that their proposed needs are met.

AGENTS NOTE
All measurements are approximate only. The site area measurement has been taken from an ordnance survey extract and has not been
checked on site by Goadsby. Therefore, any measurement cannot be guaranteed and prospective buyers should satisfy themselves prior to
entering into any agreement.

ANTI MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS
Under Anti Money Laundering Regulations, we are obliged to verify the identity of a proposed purchaser once a sale has been agreed and
prior to instructing solicitors. This is to help combat fraud and money laundering and the requirements are contained in statute. A letter will
be sent to the proposed purchaser once terms have been agreed.


ALL MEASUREMENTS QUOTED ARE APPROX. AND FOR GUIDANCE ONLY. THE FIXTURES, FITTINGS & APPLIANCES HAVE NOT BEEN TESTED AND THEREFORE NO GUARANTEE CAN BE GIVEN THAT THEY ARE IN WORKING ORDER. YOU ARE ADVISED TO CONTACT THE LOCAL AUTHORITY FOR DETAILS OF COUNCIL TAX. PHOTOGRAPHS ARE REPRODUCED FOR GENERAL INFORMATION AND IT CANNOT BE INFERRED THAT ANY ITEM SHOWN IS INCLUDED.

These particulars are believed to be correct but their accuracy cannot be guaranteed and they do not constitute an offer or form part of any contract.

Solicitors are specifically requested to verify the details of our sales particulars in the pre-contract enquiries, in particular the price, local and other searches, in the event of a sale.


ALL MEASUREMENTS QUOTED ARE APPROX. AND FOR GUIDANCE ONLY. THE FIXTURES, FITTINGS & APPLIANCES HAVE NOT BEEN TESTED AND THEREFORE NO GUARANTEE CAN BE GIVEN THAT THEY ARE IN WORKING ORDER. YOU ARE ADVISED TO CONTACT THE LOCAL AUTHORITY FOR DETAILS OF COUNCIL TAX. PHOTOGRAPHS ARE REPRODUCED FOR GENERAL INFORMATION AND IT CANNOT BE INFERRED THAT ANY ITEM SHOWN IS INCLUDED. These particulars are believed to be correct but their accuracy cannot be guaranteed and they do not constitute an offer or form part of any contract. Solicitors are specifically requested to verify the details of our sales particulars in the pre-contract enquiries, in particular the price, local and other searches, in the event of a sale. Should your offer on this property be accepted, a Buyer Compliance Administration Fee of £42 including VAT per purchaser will be payable.
This fee covers the cost of the identity verification and compliance checks that we are required to undertake under UK Anti-Money Laundering Regulations before the transaction can proceed and is non refundable.

VIEWING

Strictly through the vendors agents Goadsby

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
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Date Posted
2026-07-25

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 171 Development Land listings in South West England (1+ acres).

This Property£1,213,592 / acre
Development Land Average (1+ acres) £161,075 / acre
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Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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Water
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Broadband
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Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions

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

Property Features

Accessibility
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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

Gigabit full fibre · available to 86% of premises

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

  • St Andrew's Church of England Primary School365 metresOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    225
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Bincombe Valley Primary School526 metresOfsted report card · Feb 2026
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    291
    Type
    Community school
  • St Nicholas and St Laurence Church of England Primary School1.2 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    213
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • St John's Church of England Primary School1.4 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    224
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Radipole Primary School1.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    437
    Type
    Community school

Secondary

  • Wey Valley Academy1.3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    994
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Budmouth Academy Weymouth3.3 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,466
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • All Saints' Church of England Academy3.7 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    598
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Church of England
  • St Osmund's Church of England Middle School4.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    9 to 13
    Pupils
    714
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Dorchester Middle School4.3 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
    Ages
    9 to 13
    Pupils
    527
    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

Morrisons Daily Weymouth Littlemore Road, Littlemoor, Dorset0.6 miles
Spar Preston Road, Preston, Dorset0.7 miles
Spar - Appleby's Preston Road, Preston, Dorset0.9 miles

GP surgery

Weymouth Bay Medical Practice2.1 miles

Pharmacy

Rowlands Pharmacy714 metres

Hospital

Weymouth Community Hospital1.8 miles

Green space

Public Park Or Garden315 metres

Walking trail

South West Coast Path0.8 miles

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

Upwey Rail Station1.1 miles

Nearest bus stop

Preston Garden Centre105 metres

Typical drive times

Weymouth10 min · 4.9 miles
Chickerell11 min · 4.4 miles
Dorchester10 min · 5.9 miles
Fortuneswell19 min · 9.2 miles
Salisbury (city)1 hr 6 min · 46 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

These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.

Important notice: Information, maps and tags on this page are drawn from the advertising agent's marketing materials or generated automatically. LandSale has not verified them. Relying on these details is at your own risk, always carry out independent checks before committing to a purchase.

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2-4 Coburg Place, Weymouth, DT4 8HP

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