Stanley Road, Folkestone, CT19

A vacant two-storey building on an approximately 1,200 sq. m. site in an established residential area of Folkestone. The building provides around 250 sq. m. of accommodation and was originally three houses before being interconnected for use as a telecommunications centre. It is described as structurally sound but in need of refurbishment and modernisation. Some copper pipework and electrical cabling were removed before the current owners acquired it, while electricity, water and drainage remain available. A Class MA decision confirms that prior approval is not required for changing the existing building from Class E commercial use to Class C3 residential use. A preliminary concept explores six flats within the existing building, with a side extension for two more flats and two single-storey bungalows on the wider site. The extension and bungalow proposals require the relevant planning approvals. A previous application for six new two-storey houses was refused on residential amenity grounds. Commercial reuse is also described as a possible route, subject to any necessary consents. The site includes open land and a rear tarmac area, with scope for parking and amenity space. The stated purchase price includes the company that owns the Folkestone property and a separate site in Merstham with planning permission for five EV charging bays and EV bike storage and charging facilities. Buyers should establish the company-purchase and separate-site details, and verify the planning, title, services and refurbishment position as part of their due diligence.