Summary - Site of former Willowbank Cottage, Auchnagatt, Ellon, Aberdeenshire AB41 8TA
1 bed 1 bath Land
Serviced rural plot with lapsed four-bed planning — auction sale, ideal for a small developer..
- Approximately 0.150 acre plot with full services on site
- Previous full planning (APP/2021/2138) for four-bed house now lapsed
- Freehold title; sold at auction with buyer's premium applicable
- Good mobile signal; broadband speeds average for rural area
- Rural access road; likely unmade/undulating in places
- Located near Ellon, Mintlaw, Peterhead and Fraserburgh
- Area classified as very deprived — may affect demand/funding
- No services tests or building condition warranties provided
A compact development plot in the hamlet of Auchnagatt, offered freehold with full services already on site. The site extends to approximately 0.150 acre and previously had full planning permission (ref APP/2021/2138) for a four-bedroom detached dwellinghouse; that consent has lapsed, presenting a clear route for a buyer to reapply or adapt designs.
This is best suited to a small developer or investor seeking a straightforward rural build near Ellon, with good mobile signal and local primary schooling within the village. Nearby towns (Ellon, Peterhead, Mintlaw, Fraserburgh) provide wider amenities and selling or letting prospects once developed. Access is via a rural road and the plot is set within open, agricultural surroundings.
Important considerations: the planning has lapsed so new or renewed consent will be needed; no services tests or building warranties have been provided. The plot sits in an area classified as very deprived and has average broadband speeds — factors that may affect marketability and funding. The property will be sold at auction and a buyer's premium (3.6% of the purchase price, minimum £3,600 inclusive of VAT) is payable, so total purchase costs will be higher than the hammer price.
Overall this is a low-footprint opportunity for someone experienced with rural planning and small-scale construction, offering fast access to services on site and local amenities, but requiring due diligence on planning strategy, infrastructure testing, and post-auction costs.
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