Outline planning for six homes on nearly half-acre site close to Wisbech town centre..
Outline planning for up to six dwellings (ref F/YR23/0976/O)
A substantial development opportunity in central Wisbech, offered with outline planning (ref F/YR23/0976/O) for up to six dwellings: four two-storey homes and two single-storey units. The plot is just shy of half an acre (sts) and includes provision for a new access; the scheme involves demolition of two existing dwellings and outbuildings. The site currently generates approximately £27,000 pa from two existing three-bedroom apartments, providing short-term income during any planning or build phase.
This freehold site is close to the town centre, local schools (including Peckover Primary and Wisbech Grammar), parks and amenities — a clear advantage for residential resale or lettings. Outline permission is all matters reserved, giving flexibility over final house types and layouts but requiring full reserved matters submissions before detailed construction.
Material considerations: the site sits in an area recorded as having medium flood risk and higher local crime levels, and the wider locality scores as deprived. Demolition, site clearance and new access formation are required; buyers should allow for groundworks, flood mitigation where necessary, and costs for detailed planning and infrastructure. Broadband is fast and mobile signal average.
This plot will suit developers or investor-builders comfortable managing a medium-sized scheme in an urban area: it offers scale, short-term rental income and planning headway, balanced against site preparation, local socio-economic challenges and outline-only permission that requires further approvals.