Highlights

Prime 1.03-acre freehold development opportunity in the sought-after Preston area of Weymouth.

Strategically located on Littlemoor Road (A353), providing excellent visibility and direct connectivity between Weymouth and Dorchester. Historic outline planning consent for up to 24 residential dwellings (Planning Ref: WP/17/00846/OUT), demonstrating established residential development potential. Suitable for a variety of uses (STPP) including residential, care, retirement living, retail, commercial, and mixed-use development.

Established commercial history, having previously operated as a successful caravan and motorhome retail business. Adjacent to Goulds Garden Centre and Café, benefiting from an established customer base and strong local footfall. Located within a well-established residential catchment, supporting future housing and community-led development. Strong local housing demand driven by Weymouth-s growing population and coastal lifestyle appeal.

Rare freehold landholding with significant scope for value enhancement through planning and redevelopment. Excellent transport connections, with easy access to Weymouth, Dorchester, surrounding Dorset villages, and the wider South West region. Close to Bowleaze Cove and the Jurassic Coast, enhancing the site-s appeal for residential and retirement-led schemes.

Available with flexible purchasing options, with the vendor considering both unconditional and subject to-planning offers.

The Site

Circa 1.03-acre (freehold) located in a well-established residential area on the outskirts of the sought-after village of Preston, Weymouth.

Formerly occupied by a caravan and motorhome retail business, offering a substantial and versatile landholding. Potential for a range of development opportunities including residential, care, commercial, retail, or mixed-use schemes, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents (STPP). Benefiting from a prominent position on Littlemoor Road (A353), a key route connecting Weymouth and Dorchester.

The site previously secured outline planning permission for 24 residential units in 2019, which has since lapsed, demonstrating the site-s development potential. Situated within an area experiencing ongoing residential growth and strong demand for new housing and community facilities.

Rare opportunity to acquire a strategically located freehold site with scope for value-add development.

Lapsed Planning Consent

Planning Application Reference: WP/17/00846/OUT Outline planning permission for the erection of 24 residential dwellings (now lapsed).

Location

The site sits in the Littlemoor/Preston area of Weymouth, it is approximately 2-3 miles northeast of Weymouth town centre and about 1 mile inland from Bowleaze Cove and the Jurassic Coast.

The location benefits from direct access to the A353, the main route connecting Weymouth with Dorchester and surrounding Dorset villages. Nearby amenities include schools, local shops, leisure facilities, holiday parks, bus services and rail connections, the site is positioned

immediately in front of Goulds Garden Centre. The surrounding area is generally a mix of housing, local services, holiday accommodation and open countryside. It offers convenient access to both Weymouth-s beaches and the wider Dorset countryside.

The key selling point of the location is its position on a busy route between Weymouth and Dorchester, close to the coast and local amenities, while remaining outside the more congested town-centre area.

- Connectivity 3 Miles to Weymouth

- Direct rail services to London Waterloo from Weymouth and Upwey Stations

- Easy access to local beaches

- 6 Miles to Dorchester

Local Authority

Local Authority: Dorset Council Tel: 01305 251010 www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk

Disposal

The site is available for sale by Private Treaty. The vendors will consider offers on both an unconditional basis and a subject to planning basis, providing flexibility for a range of purchaser requirements. Interested parties are invited to submit proposals outlining their offer and any associated conditions. Further information is available upon request.

Please contact Laura Jacobs at our Weymouth Branch

Viewing

Strictly by prior appointment through the sole agents Goadsby, through whom all negotiations must be conducted.

Important

VAT

Under the Finance Act 1989 VAT may be added to the sale price or rent quoted, we recommend that prospective buyers satisfy themselves

and establish the VAT implications prior to entering into any agreement.

SERVICES

Enquiries should be made to the appropriate authorities and prospective purchases are advised that they are entirely responsible for

ensuring that their proposed needs are met.

AGENTS NOTE

All measurements are approximate only. The site area measurement has been taken from an ordnance survey extract and has not been

checked on site by Goadsby. Therefore, any measurement cannot be guaranteed and prospective buyers should satisfy themselves prior to

entering into any agreement.

ANTI MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS

Under Anti Money Laundering Regulations, we are obliged to verify the identity of a proposed purchaser once a sale has been agreed and

prior to instructing solicitors. This is to help combat fraud and money laundering and the requirements are contained in statute. A letter will

be sent to the proposed purchaser once terms have been agreed.