Residential Development Opportunity — Retained 5/6 Bed Dwelling Plus Consented Six Flat Apartment Block | 557 Evesham Road, Redditch | OIRO £550,000

This is a rare consented backland development opportunity combining immediate residential occupation with significant development upside. The existing five/six bedroom detached house is retained and the Permission in Principle consent establishes the principle for a new two storey apartment block providing six self-contained flats to the rear of the site.

In total the scheme delivers seven residential units — the retained house plus six new flats — on a single freehold site with existing vehicular access directly from Evesham Road.

Crucially the principle of residential development and the quantum of up to six additional units has already been established through the PIP consent. A purchaser simply needs to progress the Technical Details Consent application before commencing development — the hard planning work has already been done.

The Existing Property

The retained dwelling is a substantial five/six bedroom detached house recognised by Redditch Borough Council as a Non-Designated Heritage Asset. The property provides immediate residential occupation, rental income or holding value while the purchaser progresses the Technical Details Consent application for the apartment block.

The Development

The consented indicative scheme shows a two storey apartment block positioned to the rear of the retained dwelling providing six self-contained flats. The final design will be determined through the Technical Details Consent application — giving a purchaser flexibility to optimise the scheme within the established parameters of the PIP consent.

The scheme represents an efficient and well considered backland development that makes productive use of the generous rear garden whilst retaining the character of the existing dwelling and its setting within the street scene.

Planning Highlights

• Permission in Principle granted — ref 24/01020/PIP — decision date 13 January 2025
• Consent for a two storey apartment block providing six self-contained flats to the rear
• Located within the built-up area of Redditch where residential development is supported in principle under Policy 2 of the Redditch Local Plan No. 4
• Worcestershire County Council Highways Authority confirmed no objection in principle to residential development
• Sustainable location with existing vehicular access directly from Evesham Road
• Existing dwelling recognised as a Non-Designated Heritage Asset — to be retained as part of the scheme
• Technical Details Consent to be progressed by purchaser — significant planning risk already removed

The Location

557 Evesham Road occupies a well established residential location in Redditch, Worcestershire. Redditch town centre with its comprehensive range of retail, leisure and transport facilities is within easy reach. The M42 motorway junction provides excellent connectivity to Birmingham, Coventry and the wider Midlands motorway network — making this an attractive location for both owner occupiers and private tenants.

Redditch is a well established Worcestershire town with strong rental demand driven by its proximity to Birmingham and the major employment centres along the M42 corridor. The location supports both owner occupier and private rental demand for new residential units.

Who Should Consider This Opportunity

This site will appeal to a range of purchasers including:

• Residential developers — a consented two storey six flat scheme with significant planning risk already removed in an established Worcestershire location
• Investors — a substantial freehold site delivering seven residential units in total with strong local rental demand
• Contractors — opportunity to self-deliver a well-located residential scheme with immediate start potential following Technical Details Consent
• Owner occupiers — acquire a substantial five/six bedroom detached home with the opportunity to develop the rear garden for profit or extended family use

Key Facts:

• Guide Price: Offers in the Region of £550,000
• Existing property: Five/six bedroom detached dwelling — Non-Designated Heritage Asset — to be retained
• Development: Two storey apartment block — six self-contained flats — to the rear
• Total units: Seven residential units in total
• Planning reference: 24/01020/PIP
• Decision date: 13 January 2025
• Planning stage: Technical Details Consent to be progressed by purchaser
• Access: Direct vehicular access from Evesham Road
• Local authority: Redditch Borough Council
• Location: 557 Evesham Road, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 5JP
• Tenure: Freehold

Full planning documents, decision notice and indicative site plan available on request. Please visit our listing or contact YourLandStore directly for further information.