Plot With Planning | BA1
South West
£80,000Guide Price
Listed on 04/10/2026
Listed on 04/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
3Type
PlotFeatures
- Garden
- Parking
Description
Offered at auction, this freehold building plot in Upper Weston has full planning permission for a detached three-bedroom house of approximately 985 sq ft. The proposed ground floor includes an open-plan kitchen and dining area, a separate living space, utility room, WC and a flexible study or bedroom. Upstairs, the plans show two bedrooms, including one with an ensuite, and a family bathroom.
The plot measures approximately 0.06 acres and has vehicular access. The approved scheme also includes parking and a garden. Planning details and drawings are available in the legal pack, which prospective buyers should review alongside the title and other sale documents.
Lansdown Lane is close to Weston Village High Street, local shops and schools, and the Royal United Hospital. The listing also notes bus links to Bath city centre and road access towards Bristol and the M4. The sale is by live online auction, with telephone, proxy and online bidding options; the stated completion period is eight weeks or earlier by agreement.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
58out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity
Confidence: LOW
At £80,000, the asking price is exceptionally low against the local £/sqf benchmark, making the opportunity to acquire the freehold plot the standout strength. Planning is stated to be granted for a detached three-bedroom, 985 sq ft house with parking and a garden, and the drawings give a clear starting point for creating a new home in Upper Weston. The plot has vehicular access, but the permission, conditions and implementation requirements should be checked before proceeding.
This is a land-and-build project rather than a renovation of an existing house: the submitted photos show an overgrown vacant plot, not a completed dwelling. Clearing and landscaping the site and delivering the proposed build will take a substantial budget and programme; the overall D grade also reflects limited renovation-economic data, so the cheap acquisition price alone does not establish the finished project’s returns.
Key opportunities
- Create the proposed 985 sq ft detached three-bedroom home, with the drawings offering a defined starting point for the layout and design.
- Use the freehold plot’s vehicular access and proposed parking and garden to shape a complete home with outdoor space.
- The £80,000 asking price is exceptionally cheap against the local £/sqf benchmark, offering a low-cost entry to the project.
Key risks
- An overgrown vacant plot with no completed dwelling means site clearance, landscaping and construction are a full build programme, not a cosmetic refresh.
- Verify the stated planning permission, its conditions and implementation requirements before committing.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Oldfield Park Rail Station
1.8 miles
Train · Oldfield Park
Bath Spa Rail Station
2.4 miles
Train · Bath
Keynsham Rail Station
4.4 miles
Train · Keynsham
Freshford Rail Station
5.9 miles
Train · Freshford
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