Retail premises for sale

7-9 High Street, Gillingham, Dorset SP8

Located in the picturesque Dorset village of Gillingham, within a stones throw of the bridge which features in the painting by John Constable, this freehold building had consent, which has now lapsed, for conversion to residential accommodation. The consent obtained enables the property to be converted to form three, two-bedroom units. Subject to the planning being reinstated, the completed units would be suitable for resale into the local market or for retention as letting investments.

Existing Accommodation
7 High Street
Main retail area, rear store rooms, kitchenette and toilets.

First floor
Accessed via the stairs in number 9. Living room, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom and separate cloakroom with W.C.

9 High Street
Main retail area and stairs to rear to first floor.

First Floor
Landing and two bedrooms, hallway through to number 7.

Outside
Rear garden with outbuildings and store rooms.

Proposed Accommodation
Unit 1
Ground Floor
Entrance hall with stairs to:
First Floor
Living room/kitchen and cloakroom with W.C.

First Floor
Two bedrooms and bathroom with W.C.

Units 2 & 3
Ground Floor
Living room, kitchen, dining room and cloakroom with W.C.

First Floor
Two bedrooms and bathroom with W.C.

Outside
Extensive rear gardens with patio and lawn space.

Planning
Consent was obtained on appeal by Dorset Council under ref: App/D1265/W/22/3312041 dated 30th May 2023 for alterations to facilitate change of use from (Class E) to 3no dwellings (Use class C3) approved under ref: P/pacd/2022/03965 including external alterations & demolition of shop front & existing rear extensions & erection of rear extensions.

A copy of the Planning Permission and accompanying documents may be downloaded from the Local Planning Authority website, . Tel:

Auctioneer's Note
Although there is evidence of badger activity in the rear garden, our client believes this to be historic and there is no mention of badgers being present in the planning reports. Interested parties are advised to rely on their own enquiries.

Freehold with Vacant Possession
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