Wellfield Road, Rowlands Gill, Tyne and Wear, NE39
North East
£120,000
Listed on 01/06/2026
Listed on 01/06/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
N/AType
PlotFeatures
- Garden
- Parking
Description
This is an intriguing opportunity to purchase a building plot that comes with full planning permission for the construction of a bespoke detached family residence. Located in the charming village of Rowlands Gill, this site presents a perfect chance for either small developers or individuals interested in a self-build project. The approved plans allow for a spacious dwelling featuring an inviting entrance hallway with a WC, along with an open-plan kitchen and living/dining area on the ground floor. The first floor is designed to host three bedrooms, including a master suite complete with en-suite facilities and a dressing room, as well as a family bathroom. Extensively landscaped gardens and off-road parking are also part of the development proposal. Planning permission was granted under reference DM/23/00400/FUL, which remains valid for three years from April 27, 2026. The property is freehold and available for vacant possession upon completion, although it does come with certain restrictive covenants regarding occupancy and business use. With local amenities and strong transport links to major cities nearby, this plot offers substantial potential for investment in a growing community.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
37out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity
Confidence: LOW
This is a building plot rather than a renovation of an existing house: the photographs show overgrown land, while the listing says full planning permission has been granted for an individually designed detached home. The proposed three-bedroom layout, gardens and off-road parking offer a clear self-build or small-developer project, but the plot needs clearing and the work is a full build, not a cosmetic refresh.
At £120,000, value versus local £/sqf cannot be judged because the floor area is missing. Verify the planning consent, its conditions and implementation status, as well as utility connections and the restrictive covenant before proceeding.
Key opportunities
- Create the approved individually designed detached home, with a proposed three-bedroom layout including an en-suite and dressing room.
- Shape the proposed open-plan living and dining space and make use of the planned gardens and off-road parking.
- Clear the dense scrub and tidy the plot to make it easier to inspect and prepare for development.
Key risks
- A cleared plot still means a full new-build programme from the ground up, rather than a cosmetic refresh; allow for the time and coordination involved.
- The photographs show dense overgrowth and visible boards or materials, so the plot may need substantial clearance before it can be properly inspected.
- Confirm the planning permission, conditions and implementation status, and investigate utility availability and the title covenant before committing.
Unlock the full analysis
Sign up to see the refurb profile, below-market value, yields, and local market trends for this and every other property that has them.
Sign up freeAlready have an account? Sign in
Interested in similar properties?
Create an alert and we'll notify you when similar renovation opportunities are listed.
Transport
Nearest stations
Blaydon Rail Station
3.8 miles
Train · Blaydon
Wylam Rail Station
4.2 miles
Train · Wylam
Metrocentre Rail Station
4.8 miles
Train · Metrocentre
Prudhoe Rail Station
5.0 miles
Train · Prudhoe
Contains public sector information from NaPTAN (DfT) licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Finance
Mortgage calculator
Illustrative repayments based on the asking price, not a mortgage offer.
£
£
£
%
%
years
Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%
Current average variable rate is 6.58%
Monthly Repayments
£490
Based on a loan of £90,000 over 30 years at 5.13% interest
These results are estimates and are only intended as a guide. Make sure you obtain accurate figures from your lender before committing to any mortgage. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on a mortgage.
Tax
Stamp duty calculator
Indicative tax based on the asking price and the options you select.
This calculation uses non-residential (land/commercial) tax rates.
Services
Next steps
Explore services to help you with this property purchase.
Get help with this property
Financing, surveys and more – choose a service and we’ll connect you with our trusted partners.
Nearby
Similar properties
Other listings you may want to compare.
