Lot 195 Dilapidated Public House With Planning For Part ConversionAuction Date:
18th September 2025
Cross Hotel, Copplestone, Crediton, Devon, EX17 5NH
An opportunity located on the outskirts of the historic town of Crediton. This property/plot benefits from a convenient location, providing easy access to local amenities, reputable schools and the city of Exeter.
The site currently houses a former public house, partially demolished, and offers significant potential for development, subject to all necessary consents being obtainable. Planning has been granted for the conversion of part of the site into three residential dwellings, while the main building requires further demolition.
Planning
Planning Permission has been granted by Mid Devon District Council under ref: 21/01403/FULL, dated 24th November 2022, for refurbishment of public house and conversion of outbuildings to the rear to three dwellings with associated amenity space, parking and pub garden, subject to conditions. Mid Devon District Council granted Planning Approval to demolish the building of the public house.
A copy of the Planning Permission and accompanying documentation may be downloaded from the Local Planning Authority website, middevon.gov.uk. Tel: 01884 255 255.
Proposed Accommodation
Plot 1
Ground Floor
Hallway, open-plan living room/kitchen, utility and W.C.
First Floor
Bedroom and bathroom.
Plot 2
Ground Floor
open-plan living room/dining room/kitchen, utility and W.C.
First Floor
Three bedrooms (one with en-suite) and family bathroom.
Plot 3
Ground Floor
Open-plan living room/dining room/kitchen, utility and W.C.
First Floor
Three bedrooms (one with en-suite) and family bathroom.
Site Measurements
The site extends to 0.07 hectares (0.17 acres).
Auctioneer's Note
Further information regarding the structural and demolition situation will be available in the legal documentation, available to download from the Clive Emson website.
Viewing
Interested applicants may view the property externally as it is deemed to be unsafe due to various scaffolding props, etc.
Freehold with Vacant Possession
Further Information
Steve Appleby/Audrey Smith
on 01392 366555
Viewings
Applicants may view the lot externally only
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