An excellent development opportunity located in the sought-after rural village of Winkleigh, Devon. The site comprises a long-established vehicle sales and repair workshop positioned on a prominent plot fronting one of the main roads through the village and within easy reach of the village square and local amenities.
The property is offered for sale due to the owner’s retirement and benefits from planning permission to demolish the existing buildings and construct six residential dwellings, making this an attractive proposition for developers, builders or investors seeking a well-located residential scheme in a growing village.
PLANNING PERMISSION
Planning has been granted to demolish the existing building and construct 6 dwellings on the site. Planning number: 1/0322/2024/OUT lodged with Torridge District Council.
SERVICES
Mains electricity, water and drainage. We encourage you to check before viewing a property the potential broadband speeds and mobile signal coverage. You can do so by visiting https://checker.ofcom.org.uk
VAT
We understand that our client has not opted to charge VAT. All interested parties should make their own enquiries of HMRC.
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment through the selling agents.
RATEABLE VALUE
£14,000 UBR. As of April 2026, the Uniform Business Rate (UBR) multipliers are 43.2p in the pound for properties with a Rateable Value below £51,000 and 48.0p for properties at £51,000 or above.
The Rateable Value has been obtained from the Valuation Office Agency at the time these details were prepared. Prospective occupiers should verify the current Rateable Value and multiplier with the Valuation Office Agency or via the GOV.UK website.
Small Business Rate Relief (up to 100%) may apply for properties with a Rateable Value below £12,000, subject to eligibility and local authority assessment.
LEGAL ADVICE
We strongly recommend that a buyer takes independent legal advice and instructs solicitors to act on their behalf. Each party bears their own legal costs unless otherwise stated.
PLANNING
It is the responsibility of the proposed buyer to satisfy for themselves independently that their intended use complies with existing planning permission by contacting the local council planning department. The cost of any change of planning use is the buyer's responsibility.
