Marston Road, Stafford
Description
Residential Conversion Opportunity
Full Planning Consent for 9 x 2 Bed Apartments
Located in close proximity to Stafford Town Centre
Description - The property comprises a Victorian, 4-storey former manufacturing building which measures approximately 1,037 sq.m (11,162 sq.ft). The premises has full planning consent for residential conversion into 9 apartments.
Location - The property occupies a prominent position on Marston Road within a well-established mixed residential and commercial area, just a short distance from Stafford town centre. The property benefits from excellent accessibility, with strong pedestrian links to local amenities, convenient access to Stafford railway station and regular bus services, with wider regional connectivity via the A34 and M6 motorway network. The surrounding area is characterised by traditional terraced housing, independent businesses and commercial uses, reflecting Stafford’s historic urban fabric. The highly accessible and well-connected location presents an ideal proposition suitable for a range of commercial or redevelopment opportunities.
Planning & Supporting Information. - The property benefits from planning consent for 'Change of use of existing building to create nine apartments' dated 18 December 2024 (Ref; 21/33706/COU). A full info pack is available on request which includes the following:
- Decision Notice
- Supplementary Reports
- Plans
- BJB Comparable Evidence
- Photos
NB: Whilst BJB will try and supply as much information as we can about the planning status of the land / property, please be mindful that we are not planning consultants and accordingly it is important that prospective purchasers ensure they have inspected the land / property and rely upon their own enquiries, assessments and due diligence with regards to the planning status and current or potential uses. All information is supplied in good faith and BJB cannot be held liable for any errors or omissions.
Accommodation. - The proposed scheme comprises the following:
Unit 1 - 2 Bed Duplex Apartment
Est. £190,000 & £1,000 pcm.
Unit 2 - 2 Bed Duplex Apartment
Est. £190,000 & £1,000 pcm.
Unit 3 - 2 Bed Duplex Apartment
Est. £190,000 & £1,000 pcm.
Unit 4 - 2 Bed Apartment
Est. £175,000 & £950 pcm.
Unit 5 - 2 Bed Apartment
Est. £175,000 & £950 pcm.
Unit 6 - 2 Bed Apartment
Est. £175,000 & £950 pcm.
Unit 7 - 2 Bed Apartment
Est. £175,000 & £950 pcm.
Unit 8 - 2 Bed Apartment
Est. £175,000 & £950 pcm.
Unit 9 - 2 Bed Apartment
Est. £175,000 & £950 pcm.
Estimated GDV: £1,620,000
Estimated Annual Income: £104,400 per annum
Any values / measurements quoted by BJB are correct to the best of our knowledge, however we would recommended all interest parties carry out their own checks before relying on any information provided.
Local Council - The property is located in the Council district of Stafford Borough Council
Tenure. - Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.
Proof Of Identity - To comply with Money Laundering Regulations, on acceptance of an offer for purchase or letting, the buyer or prospective tenant will be required to provide identification to Butters John Bee. Where a property is due to go to auction, all bidders will be required to register prior to the auction.
Legal Costs - Each party is to be responsible for their own legal costs incurred in connection with the sale / purchase of the property.
Viewing - Strictly By Appointment with the BJB Land & New Homes Team - the site cannot be properly viewed from the highway – please make an appointment by e-mailing residential- or .
Business Rates - The VOA website advises the rateable value for the premises is £9,000 per annum. The standard non-domestic business rates multiplier is 55.5p. The small business multiplier is 49.9p up to a rateable value of £50,999. Small Business may benefit for up to 100% on premises with a rateable value of up to £12,000 and a tapered relief for rateable values between £12,000 and £15,000.
Bjb recommends interested parties make their own enquiries into the business rate payable any further business rate relief which may be available.
Services - It is our understanding that the property has all major services connected.
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Regional Land Manager
Land & New Homes Team
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- Date Posted
- 2026-01-29
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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
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 Patrick's Catholic Primary School75 metresOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 213
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- John Wheeldon Primary Academy345 metresOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 536
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Tillington Manor Primary School0.6 milesOfsted report card · Apr 2026
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 214
- Type
- Academy converter
- Parkside Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 399
- Type
- Academy converter
- Doxey Academy1 mileOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 201
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
Secondary
- Sir Graham Balfour High School1 mileNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,003
- Type
- Academy converter
- Blessed William Howard Catholic School1.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 950
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- King Edward VI High School1.4 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 646
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- The Weston Road Academy1.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 978
- Type
- Academy converter
- Walton High School2.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,262
- 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
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
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
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Typical drive times
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
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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- 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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Butters John Bee Land, Stoke-on-Trent
Suite 1, Albion House No.2 Etruria Office, Village Forge Lane, Festival Park, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 5RQ
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