Lot 97 Plot 1, Land North East of 41 Waveney Drive, Chelmsford

Description

Plot 1, Land North East of 41 Waveney Drive, Springfield, Chelmsford, Essex CM1 7PX

For Sale by Auction — Wednesday 28th October 2026 at 1.00pm, Claridge's, Brook Street, Mayfair, London W1K 4HR Guide Price: £10,000+ Freehold | Vacant Possession | Approximately 4,680 sq ft (435 sq m / 0.11 acres) STMS Buyer's premium and contract documents charge apply. See Buyer's Costs below.

A freehold plot on Waveney Drive, Chelmsford

Palace Auctions is instructed to sell Plot 1, a freehold parcel of land north-east of 41 Waveney Drive, Springfield, Chelmsford. The plot extends to approximately 4,680 sq ft (435 sq m or 0.11 acres), subject to measured survey, and is offered with vacant possession on completion.

The land is a kerbed, open island of ground with young trees. It sits at the western end of the verge between the main Waveney Drive carriageway and the service road, where Waveney Drive meets Arun Close and Windrush Drive. The surrounding area is an established residential part of Springfield, about a mile and a half from Chelmsford city centre.

The plot has no planning permission. It may appeal to neighbouring residents, to investors holding land for the longer term, and to buyers wishing to explore its potential with the council. An artist's impression of a possible development concept is included for illustration only. It is subject to planning, and no permission exists or is assured.

The lot is sold under an unconditional auction contract. Contracts exchange on the fall of the hammer, and completion is 28 days later.

Key Features

• Freehold land of approximately 4,680 sq ft (435 sq m) STMS
• Vacant possession on completion
• North-east of 41 Waveney Drive, Springfield, Chelmsford CM1 7PX
• Corner position at the junction with Arun Close and Windrush Drive
• Established residential area with local shops and a bus stop alongside
• No planning permission; any use or development is subject to consents
• Unconditional contract with completion 28 days after the auction

The Land

Plot 1 is an open, kerbed parcel of land with young trees. It lies between Waveney Drive and the service road opposite the Birk Beck flats, with the bus shelter and stop alongside. Its boundaries are shown edged red on the plan in the legal pack, and buyers should check the extent of the plot against it. Any plan, image or artist's impression in these particulars is for identification or illustration only.

There are no buildings on the land, and no mains services are known to be connected. There is no planning permission for any use or development.

Highway: The plot lies between two carriageways at a road junction. It may form part of the adopted highway or highway verge, in whole or in part. Buyers must check this with Essex County Council, and from the legal pack, before bidding. Highway land cannot be enclosed, fenced, built on or obstructed, whoever owns it.

Trees and services: Buyers should check whether any trees are protected. They should also check for underground services, such as drains or utility apparatus, that may run beneath the verge.

Access: Buyers must satisfy themselves as to access to the plot. They should also check whether any new vehicular access would need highways consent, given the junction and the double yellow lines.

Planning

Any change of use or development would need planning permission from Chelmsford City Council. Other consents may also be required, including highways consent. The artist's impression shows a concept only and does not mean that permission would be granted. Palace Auctions gives no assurance that permission would be granted. Buyers should take their own planning advice and make their own enquiries with the council before bidding.

Location

Chelmsford is the county town of Essex and one of the most popular commuter cities in the East of England. Waveney Drive lies in Springfield, to the north-east of the city centre, in an established residential area.

Close to the plot:

• the bus stop alongside the plot
• local shops and a café on Meon Close
• Humber Road Surgery
• Perryfields Infant and Junior Schools
• The Boswells School

Chelmsford station is about 1.5 miles away, with fast Greater Anglia services to London Liverpool Street taking from around 30 minutes. The A12 and A130 give road access to London, the M25, Colchester and Southend.

Auction Information

• Lot: 97
• Auction date: Wednesday 28th October 2026 at 1.00pm
• Venue: Claridge's, Brook Street, Mayfair, London W1K 4HR
• Bidding: In the room, by telephone, by proxy and online. Registration is required before the auction.
• Guide Price: £10,000+
• Contract: Unconditional. Contracts exchange on the fall of the hammer.
• Deposit: 10% of the purchase price, payable on exchange
• Completion: 28 days after the auction
• Legal Pack: Available from Palace Auctions. Buyers should review it with their solicitor before bidding, paying particular attention to the title plan, highway extent, access, and any restrictive covenants or overage provisions.

Buyer's Costs

In addition to the purchase price, the successful buyer will pay:

The buyer's premium and contract documents charge are payable on the fall of the hammer, together with the deposit. The minimum premium applies to purchase prices up to £100,000. Buyers are also responsible for their own legal costs, search fees, and any Stamp Duty Land Tax and Land Registry fees. They should read the legal pack for any further costs payable under the contract.

Additional Information

• Tenure: Freehold
• Local Authority: Chelmsford City Council (planning); Essex County Council (highways)
• Planning: No planning permission. Buyers should make their own enquiries.
• Services: None known to be connected
• Site Area: Approximately 4,680 sq ft (435 sq m / 0.11 acres), subject to measured survey
• VAT: To be confirmed in the legal pack

Viewing

The land is open and may be viewed from Waveney Drive during daylight hours. Viewers enter at their own risk, and Palace Auctions and the vendor accept no liability for injury or loss. Please take care at the junction, do not park on the double yellow lines or at the bus stop, and do not inconvenience neighbouring residents.

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Guide Price: An indication of the seller's current minimum acceptable price at auction. The guide price may change up to and including the day of the auction.

Reserve Price: The seller's minimum acceptable price at auction, below which the auctioneer cannot sell. It is confidential between the seller and the auctioneer and is not expected to exceed a single-figure guide price by more than 10%. It may also change up to and including the day of the auction.

Guidance: Palace Auctions London, for themselves and for the vendors of this property, give notice that these particulars are set out as a general outline for the guidance of intended purchasers and do not constitute an offer or contract.

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