Gore Street, Preston
- Land size
- 8 acres
Description
LAND FOR SALE 8 ACRES.
Set in the extremely highly sought-after area of Gore Street, Preston, this development site presents a unique opportunity for investors and developers alike. Although the land is currently being sold without planning permission, its prime location in Kent makes it an attractive prospect for various potential uses, subject to planning (STP).
Preston is known for its desirable residential properties, with the average resale value of detached homes in the vicinity ranging from £1.2 million to £1.4 million, depending on specifications. This indicates a robust market, making this land an appealing investment for those looking to capitalise on the area's growth.
Prospective buyers are encouraged to engage with the local council to explore the types of schemes they may wish to promote, which could enhance the value and potential of this site. Our clients are open to considering option agreements, providing flexibility for new purchasers to secure this promising piece of land.
In summary, this development site on Gore Street offers a rare chance to invest in a prime location with significant potential for future growth. Whether you are looking to develop residential properties or explore other opportunities, this land is well worth your consideration.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
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- Date Posted
- 2026-09-09
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 38 Bare & Undeveloped Land listings in South East England (5+ acres).
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
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- Water
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- Heating
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- Broadband
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- Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
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- Garden
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1.8 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre · available to 81% of premises
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.
Mobile signal
Predicted 4G and 5G signal; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Monkton Church of England Primary School1 mileNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- St Nicholas At Wade Church of England Primary School1.1 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 212
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Minster Church of England Primary School2.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Preston Primary School2.9 milesOfsted: Outstanding *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 129
- Type
- Community school
- Birchington Church of England Primary School3 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 422
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- King Ethelbert School3.7 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 845
- Type
- Academy converter
- Ursuline College3.9 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 949
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Orion Spires5.2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 620
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Hartsdown Academy5.5 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 868
- Type
- Academy converter
- The Royal Harbour Academy5.8 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,045
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.
Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.
Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.
Rivers and the sea
Planning map: Flood Zone 1.
Surface water
Not at the pin: mapped about 40 metres away.
These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.
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LOVETTS RAMSGATE, Ramsgate
78/78A High Street, Ramsgate, CT11 9RX
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