Nestled amid Kent’s rolling countryside, the land offered for development is situated off the quiet and desirable Rough Common Road in Rough Common village, just minutes from the centre of Canterbury. The location is well-regarded as a peaceful area with a family friendly environment, a mix of established homes in a sought-after location. The site itself is tucked away in a tranquil setting whilst still having excellent access to the city centre and A2 arterial road. Rough Common is an established residential location close to an “Outstanding” Ofsted rated school, Kent College, St Edmund’s School and the University of Kent and Canterbury city centre. The area is surrounded by natural beauty, providing excellent amenity space, with the popular Blean Woods Nature Reserve a short distance to the west of the site offering dog walkers and cyclists ample opportunity to get out and above whilst the stunning Kent coastline is just a few miles to the north making it an ideal location for families, downsizers and nature lovers alike. Rough Common is well-connected to the transport infrastructure with two train stations nearby offering trains to Ashford International in 19 minutes and London St Pancras in 54 minutes. The site is 2.51acres (1.02 hectares) in size comprising the former Ravenscroft Nursery to the rear of 51 Rough Common Road. The site falls gently from west to east. There is an additional 1.97 acres (0.80 ha) to be retained by the vendor but available separately for SUDS, BNG or similar. The site is surrounded to the north, west and north east by established residential dwellings, with access to the site being via Rough Common Road. Planning. The site is situated in the administrative jurisdiction of the Canterbury City Council and benefits from outline planning permission granted in March 2024 (ref CA/22/00555).

The planning permission is “…for up to 23 dwellings with all matters reserved except access from Rough Common Road; together with external alterations to the existing 51 Rough Common Road”. The site is not required to provide any on-site affordable housing or any contributions in-lieu of affordable housing.

A nitrate related payment of approximately £450,000 will be due to be paid by the purchaser.

Sales Information Planning, legal and technical packs are available. Land outlined in blue of 1.97 acres (0.80 ha) to be retained by vendor but available separately for SUDS, BNG or similar. Method of Sale Offers are being invited for the freehold interest on an unconditional basis only; a bid deadline will be communicated in due course. Bids are to be submitted in writing to Strutt & Parker.

VAT Bidders are to assume VAT is payable on the acquisition costs. Tenure The freehold of the site is being sold with vacant possession on completion. Viewing Strictly by appointment with Strutt & Parker.

This property has 2.51 acres of land.