Stanley Road, Folkestone CT19

A vacant former telecommunications centre in an established residential area of Folkestone, comprising a two-storey building on a site of approximately 1,200 sq m. The building has around 250 sq m of internal accommodation and was originally three houses before being interconnected for commercial use. It requires refurbishment and modernisation. Some copper pipework and electrical cabling have been removed, although electricity, water and drainage remain available, according to the vendor information. 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, a side extension with two further flats, and two single-storey bungalows, with parking, cycle storage and amenity areas. The extension and bungalow proposals remain subject to the necessary consents. A previous application for six new two-storey houses was refused, with concerns including overlooking and impact on neighbouring amenity. The surrounding land includes open areas and a tarmac section that could serve parking or amenity purposes, subject to relevant approvals. Alternative commercial use may also be considered. The stated £1.2 million price includes the purchase of Blackberry Properties Limited, which also owns a separate site in Merstham with planning permission for five EV charging bays and EV bike storage and charging facilities. The company and site arrangements should be checked as part of due diligence.