Land at Frognal Avenue, Sidcup, Kent, DA14

An exciting opportunity to acquire or promote approximately 11.59 acres (4.69 hectares) of land at Frognal Avenue, Sidcup, DA14 6LT.

Occupying a highly prominent roadside position adjoining the Sidcup Bypass and Frognal Corner Roundabout, the site enjoys excellent visibility from the surrounding highway network and sits immediately adjacent to established residential communities.

Vehicular access is understood to be available from Frognal Avenue, providing a direct connection to the local road network.

The combination of the site's scale, prominence, accessibility and established surrounding uses creates an opportunity for an experienced developer, operator or land promoter to investigate a range of potential future uses.

The Vendor is particularly interested in hearing from parties active in the following sectors:

• Residential development
• Care and assisted living
• Retirement living
• Self-storage
• Logistics and employment uses
• Roadside commercial uses
• Supermarket / foodstore
• Other appropriate alternative uses

The site's prominent position could also offer opportunities for strong visual presence, signage and branding, subject to the necessary planning and highway consents.

Relevant Local Development Precedent:

There is a potentially relevant precedent at the north western end of Frognal Avenue, where a substantial care home and assisted living development has been delivered.

We understand that the development addressed a number of planning considerations and constraints which may be relevant when considering the subject site.

Whilst every site must be assessed on its own merits and no assumption should be made regarding the outcome of any future planning application, the development provides an important local precedent for significant development within the immediate area and may warrant consideration as part of any future planning strategy.

In addition, immediately beyond the eastern end of the site, at the next slip road and roundabout along the Sidcup Bypass, is an established business park incorporating prominent occupiers.

This provides a further relevant example of commercial and retail activity established along this section of the Sidcup Bypass, and may be of interest when assessing the wider range of potential uses that could be explored.

Together, these surrounding developments provide an interesting local context, demonstrating that substantial care, assisted living, commercial and retail uses have been delivered within the wider vicinity.

Planning & Environmental Considerations:

The site is subject to a number of planning, environmental and policy designations which will need to be carefully considered as part of any future planning strategy.

These include, but are not limited to:

• London Green Belt
• Site of Importance to Nature Conservation (SINC)
• Tree Preservation Order 5209776
• Minerals Safeguarding Area
• Strategic Green Wildlife Corridors
• Areas of deciduous woodland
• Established footpaths crossing and/or serving parts of the site

These matters will require detailed assessment and appropriate mitigation as part of any future development proposals.

Interested parties should undertake their own detailed planning, environmental, highways, legal and technical due diligence before proceeding.

Telecommunications Mast:

There is an existing cell site agreement relating to a telecommunications mast, understood to be located within the north-western corner of the site.

Our understanding is that the mast arrangement may be capable of being removed or relocated to facilitate future development, subject to the terms of the existing agreement and the appropriate process being followed.

Further information can be made available to interested parties as appropriate.

Flexible Planning-Led Acquisition Structures:

The Vendor is open to considering a range of structures with a suitably experienced party, including:

• Land Promotion Agreement
• Conditional Sale Agreement
• Option Agreement
• Unconditional Sale

The Vendor is particularly interested in engaging with parties with the expertise, resources and track record to undertake a comprehensive assessment of the site's potential and progress an appropriate planning strategy.

A Significant Land Opportunity in a Highly Visible Location:

The site presents an opportunity for an experienced developer, operator or land promoter to assess the potential of a substantial and exceptionally prominent landholding in Sidcup.

With its significant scale, roadside prominence, accessibility and proximity to established residential and commercial uses, the site warrants detailed consideration across a range of potential sectors.

The opportunity is particularly suited to a party capable of undertaking the necessary planning, highways, environmental, technical and viability assessments and developing a robust strategy for unlocking the site's longer-term potential.

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