Welling, Kent · DA16

Merlin Road North, Welling

Merlin Road North, Welling, Kent, DA16

£500,000 ↓ 4.8%

Starting Bid · Originally listed at £525,000

Agent's summary

An exciting opportunity to acquire a residential development site in a sought-after Welling location. The generous plot currently comprises a two-bedroom semi-detached house and benefits from full planning permission and approved building regulations to extend the existing property and construct a brand-new adjoining home, creating a pair of attractive three-bedroom family houses.

Offered to the market chain free via online auction, this is a rare opportunity to secure a ready-to-go development project. Contact EweMove today for approved plans, call now for further information or to arrange a site inspection.

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From Ewemove Sales & Lettings

The home, in the agent’s words

  • Exciting residential development opportunity in sought-after location .
  • Full planning permission is in place, with building regulations and structural drawings complete and ready for submission to building control, allowing work to commence without delay.
  • Approved scheme to extend the existing property and construct a brand-new adjoining dwelling, creating a pair of attractive three-bedroom family homes.
  • Meticulously designed development, maximising the site's potential while complementing the surrounding street scene
  • Ideal investment for developers, builders and self-build investors seeking a turnkey project with planning certainty
  • Offered chain free via online auction, presenting an excellent opportunity to secure a rare development site
  • Excellent location within easy reach of Welling High Street, highly regarded schools, transport links and local amenities
  • For Sale By Secure Sale Service*
  • Buyer Options Available (T&C's apply)*
Read the full agent description

An exceptional opportunity to acquire a prime residential development site in the heart of Welling, offering significant investment and development potential in a highly sought-after location.

The site currently comprises a two-bedroom semi-detached house occupying a generous plot with a private rear garden and the considerable advantage of full planning permission, as well as building regulations and structural drawings complete and ready for submission to building control. The approved scheme has been thoughtfully and meticulously designed to maximise the site's potential, allowing for the extension of the existing property alongside the construction of a brand-new adjoining dwelling. Once completed, the development will create an attractive pair of spacious three-bedroom family homes.

With much of the planning process already completed, this presents an outstanding opportunity for developers, builders and investors looking to deliver a high-quality residential project with reduced lead times and increased certainty.

Situated within easy reach of Welling's excellent local amenities, reputable schools, transport links and open green spaces, the completed homes are expected to appeal to a wide range of buyers and families seeking modern accommodation in a desirable location.

Offered to the market chain free and available via online auction, this exciting development site is expected to attract strong interest from investors and developers alike.

To arrange a site inspection or to obtain copies of the approved plans, planning consent and further information, please contact EweMove today.

* Auctioneers Comments:

This property is for sale by the Modern Method of Auction, meaning the buyer and seller are to Complete within 56 days (the "Reservation Period"). Interested parties personal data will be shared with the Auctioneer (iamsold).

If considering buying with a mortgage, inspect and consider the property carefully with your lender before bidding.

A Buyer Information Pack is provided. The winning bidder will pay £349 including VAT for this pack which you must view before bidding.

The buyer signs a Reservation Agreement and makes payment of a non-refundable Reservation Fee of 4.5% of the purchase price including VAT, subject to a minimum of £6,600.00  including VAT. This is paid to reserve the property to the buyer during the Reservation Period and is paid in addition to the purchase price. This is considered within calculations for Stamp Duty Land Tax.

Services may be recommended by the Agent or Auctioneer in which they will receive payment from the service provider if the service is taken. Any payment that will be received by the Agent or Auctioneer will be confirmed to you in writing before services are taken. Services are optional.*

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Connected for everyday life

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of homes in the postcode can access 100+ Mbps broadband.

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Ofcom · Jan 2026 · postcode DA16 2JJ · residential premises

Getting about

0.5 miles

to Welling Rail Station

Approximate straight-line distance · DfT NaPTAN · 13 Sept 2026

Background air quality

Fine particles · PM₂.₅
8.6 µg/m³ · Above the WHO guideline · well within the UK legal limit
Nitrogen dioxide · NO₂
14.8 µg/m³ · Above the WHO guideline · well within the UK legal limit

Annual background levels. For scale: the WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ for PM₂.₅ and 10 for NO₂; the UK legal limit is 20 and 40. Lower is better; this is a 1 km model, not a reading at the door.

Defra · 2024 annual model · 1 km area

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