Canvey Road, Canvey Island

* £650,000- £700,000 * Bear Estate Agents are pleased to announce for sale this unique opportunity acquire this plot for a 20 bedroom new build care home which has just received planning approval.

The successful plan includes:

A large front and rear garden with private seating areas, visitors parking spaces, undercover parking spaces, private borders and an pedestrian access from Canvey Road and vehicular and pedestrian access via St Marks Road.

The Ground Floor/Dedicated function room will consist of:

Communal lounge, communal dining area, separate seating area, staff accommodation and toilet, laundry room, storage areas, large commercial kitchen, lifts and access to both gardens.

The First Floor will consist of:

Stairs to landing, lift access, seating area, storage and bedroom suites. There are aspects to both front and rear of the property.

The Second Floor will consist of:

Stairs to landing, lift access, seating area, storage room and doors to bedrooms suites.

The Site occupies a prominent location in the Town of Canvey Island with a dominant location, ideal for a Care Home. The site is offered on a vacant possession.

Description - An exciting development opportunity to build a 3 Storey care home facility in the coastal town of Canvey Island Essex. Full consideration given in relation to the local context.

Site Area: 0.23 acres approx

Building Size: Approx 7,300 Sq Ft.

Tenure & Title - The Property is held as FREEHOLD.
Title number: EX540358 & 583094.

Section 106 & Cil - Buyers are encouraged to enquire with the local council to confirm the CIL and Section 106.

Advised: No CIL

NHS contribution - £4500
RAMS - £500

Further Development Potential - All sites are subject to a buyers discretion and change subject to council approval, with further development potential STPP.

Planning - Full Planning Permission passed - Planning Reference Number: 24/0197/FUL

Services - The vendor has confirmed the current property on the title has full services connected. Although interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries to establish the existence and adequacy of such services.

Proposal - The vendor is seeking offers in excess of £750,000 subject to contract & planning and exclusive of VAT for the benefit of the freehold interest in the property.

All figures are estimated and buyers are advised to make their own enquiries to confirm the build costs

Viewing Arrangements - Viewings are strictly by appointment and to be accompanied by the agent.

Location - Situated in the city of Southend-On-Sea, Essex and within the desirable location of Canvey Island town. Canvey island sits along the Thames estuary and benefits from local primary schools, High School, Beach, Town Centre and amenities. The scheme benefits from excellent transport connections to Southend, Leigh-on-Sea, Hadleigh, South Benfleet, and Central Canvey Island. Bus connections are conveniently positioned directly outside the site on Canvey Road (A130), offering a clear advantage for both visitors and staff. In addition, a short journey connects the site to Benfleet Station on the C2C line, providing quick and reliable services into London Fenchurch Street. The design includes off-street parking allocated for staff and visitors, as well as zoned communal garden spaces for residents and with respect to the nearby habitat sites.

Located in Essex, Canvey Island has great transport links via the A13 & A130, leading direct to London, M25 and A12.

Situated just 38 miles East of Central London and 47 minutes away by train to London Fenchurch Street.

Demographics - Census data indicates that Canvey Island has a population of 37,983 and those aged over 65 equated to 25.9% of the population.
Castle Point Local Housing Needs Assessment from December 2023 indicates that, Based on the dwelling-led Local Housing Need projection discussed in Chapter 2, the number of over 75s in Castle Point is projected to increase by around 3,500 in the period 2023-2043. As of 2023, there were 12,291 persons aged 75 years or more in Castle Point and there were 561 units of dedicated older person accommodation in the area, almost all of which is in the form of sheltered housing.

Applying a rate of 120 per 1,000 persons to a growth in the population of 3,527 generates a need of 162 over the 20-year period. However, we would suggest that a higher figure is sought because current provision is currently very low. The national average for older person accommodation per 1,000 persons aged 75 years or older is around 120, not 45. Apply a rate of 120 per 1,000 to 3,527 persons yields a need of 423 units of dedicated older person accommodation and that represents a more realistic target for Castle Point.

Agents Notes: - This is a statement from the pre-app:
Conclusion and planning balance.
The application site is allocated for residential development within the adopted Local Plan and the proposal would replace one residential dwelling, when there is a housing need.

This is a statement from the planner:
The site is within a residential area on the 1998 proposals map, there would be a policy presumption in favour of retaining residential uses, or where sites come forward for redevelopment we would want to see them redeveloped for residential use (See last photo).