Summary - 135 MACKINTOSH PLACE CARDIFF CF24 4RN
1 bed 1 bath Land
Approved plans for four 1‑bed homes in a vibrant, centrally located Roath neighbourhood.
Full planning permission for 4 units (2 flats, 2 maisonettes) under ref. 20/00822/MNR
Freehold 0.53 acre plot — approx. 23,087 sqft (very large infill site)
Each unit benefits from private outdoor space in approved plans
Located in Roath, close to university amenities and Cardiff city centre
No services tested; mains previously present but surveys required
Access via pedestrian way at 135 Mackintosh Place — delivery constraints
Area classed very deprived with high local crime — affects lettings/management
Permission limited to 1‑bed units only — suitable for student/PRSO market
A rare development parcel in Roath with full planning permission for four one‑bed units, offered freehold. The 0.53‑acre site (approx. 23,087 sqft) is extremely large for an infill plot and benefits from approved contemporary elevations and private outdoor spaces for each unit. The site sits within easy reach of Cardiff city centre and nearby university amenities, making it well-suited to purpose-built student or private-rent accommodation.
The sale price reflects the planning status and scale; purchasers gain a clear route to build 2 x 1‑bed flats and 2 x 1‑bed maisonettes under planning ref. 20/00822/MNR. No services have been tested as part of the sale, although prior occupation of a building on-site indicates mains gas, electricity, water and sewer connections were previously present. Access is via a pedestrian way at 135 Mackintosh Place — suitable for construction but potentially limiting for larger vehicles and deliveries.
Buyers should note material drawbacks: the wider area is classified as very deprived with a high local crime rate, and the neighbourhood is predominantly student communal living, which influences rental profiles and management needs. The permission is for small 1‑bed units only, so income and exit strategies are most viable for investors targeting the student or single-occupier private-rented sector.
This plot is for developers or investors seeking a straightforward planning-led scheme close to city amenities. Practical next steps should include detailed services surveys, contractor access planning given the pedestrian entrance, and a local lettings appraisal to confirm rental values and management costs in this high-crime, student-oriented location.
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