Grade II listed Trowbridge building could become 22 flats

The property in Back Street, Trowbridge, next to AMS Car And Van Sales and Repairs, is being advertised for sale at £220,000 and would combine the conversion of the existing building with a three-storey new-build addition.

According to the Rightmove listing from Davies & Davies, planning permission was granted in March 2011 to convert the existing commercial unit and construct the addition to the north-east of the property.

The agents say footings for the new section were started and the seller has advised that the planning permission therefore remains extant.

The current building is described as in need of repair. (Image: Rightmove)

However, because of the age of the application, the listing states there is limited information available on Wiltshire Council’s planning portal.

Plans for the sizeable development show 22 one and two-bedroom apartments providing around 11,125sq feet, or 1,038sq metres, of accommodation.

The particulars warn, however, that some of the proposed apartments are “borderline or below” the minimum required for mainstream lending.

It is suggested that a future owner may therefore wish to revisit the existing plans.

Parking is also included in the scheme, with eight spaces proposed within a gated courtyard and further parking along the eastern edge of the site.

An AI generated image of how the development could look. (Image: Rightmove)

The property is already connected to mains water, sewage, gas and electricity.

But the listing makes clear that the Grade II listed building itself requires work, describing it as “in need of repair”.

There are also signs of historic structural movement, although the agents say preventative measures have been put in place.

Prospective buyers are warned to wear sensible clothing and shoes when viewing the property and to assess health and safety risks carefully.

The upper floors show evidence of rodent and bird droppings, according to the particulars, with visitors advised to bring suitable personal protective equipment.

The Back Street property is being advertised for £220,000. (Image: Rightmove)

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There is another potential complication because a small area in the south-west corner of the proposed development is currently owned by Wiltshire Council.

The listing suggests a buyer could revise the plans to exclude this land or negotiate directly with the council over purchasing it.

An AI-generated CGI is being used to show how the development could potentially look, although Davies & Davies stresses that it does not exactly follow the plans and is for illustrative purposes only.