Summary - Canterbury Road, Densole CT18 7BJ
1 bed 1 bath Land
Extant consent and substantial landholding for leisure-led schemes close to Folkestone.
Planning permission extant for 12 holiday lodges, reception, lakes and leisure facilities
Freehold site c.5.5 ha (c.13.5 acres); vendor owns further c.18.3 ha (c.45 acres)
Pre-commencement conditions discharged, CIL paid and reception foundations laid
Conditions restrict use to holiday lets; four-week stay limit in any three months
Site within North Downs AONB; development subject to landscape planning constraints
Secluded, wooded setting with lakes; enhanced by vendor tree planting
Shared access from A260; first driveway section already in place
Excellent mobile signal and low crime; broadband speeds are slow
This freehold parcel of c.5.5 ha (c.13.5 acres) in Densole benefits from an extant planning permission for 12 detached holiday lodges, reception building, parking, lakes, two tennis courts and a play area (F&HDC ref Y16/0623/SH). Pre-commencement conditions were discharged, the CIL paid and foundations laid for the reception building, and the council has confirmed commencement, so permission remains live. The vendor also owns a larger surrounding holding (c.18.3 ha / c.45 acres) with potential for a more comprehensive scheme (STPP).
The site sits within the North Downs AONB and is bounded by mature Reinden Wood, offering high levels of seclusion and landscaped lakeside settings. The vendor has planted additional mature trees across the site; access is via an existing driveway off the A260 Canterbury Road, with the first section shared with a small nearby residential development. Mobile signal is excellent and crime is low, though broadband speeds are slow and the location is relatively remote.
Material constraints include planning conditions (Conditions 8 & 9) that restrict occupation to holiday use and limit stays to four weeks in any three-month period; these conditions can potentially be challenged but would require planning negotiation. Any alternative development, increased density or removal of holiday restrictions would be subject to fresh planning approval (STPP) and AONB considerations. Buyers should also note the vendor’s sales preference for a structured deal recognising existing investment.
For an investor or developer the site offers clear near-term delivery value via the extant consent and longer-term upside through diversification or expansion of the scheme (STPP). Practical considerations for appraisal include the shared access arrangement, AONB planning sensitivities, on-site lakes/landscaping maintenance and the slow fixed broadband provision.
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