Lot 37 Former Council Offices & Depot With PotentialAuction Date:
30th October 2025
Former Council Offices, Thorpe Road, Weeley, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO16 9AJ
On the instructions of Tendring District Council
Key Features
The freehold former Tendring District Council offices situated on Thorpe Road in the north Essex village of Weeley, comprises the main council office building featuring Council Chambers and arranged over three levels. There is a warehouse unit to the rear and buildings, offices and storage units flanking each side of the site. In the back right hand corner of the site there is one unit that is currently tenanted and the buildings with vacant possession are in need of improvement.
Within the village of Weeley there is continuing ongoing development to the rear of the property and, therefore, the land may offer potential for alternative uses/redevelopment. We have been advised by the seller the site is already recognised as Allocated for Housing in the Tendring District Local Plan (B.28 Weeley), subject to all necessary consents being obtainable.
Site Measurements
The overall site area extends to 0.81 hectares (2.01 acres).
Local Planning Authority
Tendring District Council. Tel: 01255 686868. Website: tendringdc@gov.uk.
Main Office Building
Arranged over three floors and provides multiple offices offering versatile accommodation and also features the Council Chambers and Chairman's Parlour.
Warehouse & Office Building
Located to the back left corner of the site. The warehouse has roller-shutter doors and offices to the left hand side of the site and garages to the right hand side.
Workshop Unit to Rear
Located in the back right hand corner of the site.
Tenancy
Let under the terms of a monthly license, from 22nd February 1995, at a fee the equivalent of £1,040.04 per annum (£86.67 per calendar month), plus a contribution of £5 per week (£21.67 per calendar month), for services.
Viewing
Strictly by prior confirmed appointment with the Auctioneer's.
EPC Rating
E (101). Total Floor Area 1,497 sq.m.
Freehold with Part Vacant Possession
There is an addendum available to be read
in conjunction with the legal documentation.
Important
All lots are sold subject to the Common Auction Conditions and Special Conditions of Sale (unless varied by the Sellers Solicitors), together with the Addendum, which will be available on Auction Day.
* Price Information
Guides are provided as an indication of each Seller’s minimum expectation. They are not necessarily figures at which a property will sell for and may change at any time prior to Auction. Unless stated otherwise, each Lot will be offered subject to a reserve (a figure below which the Auctioneer cannot sell the Lot during the Auction).
We expect the reserve will be set within the guide range or no more than 10% above a single figure guide. Please check our website regularly at cliveemson.co.uk, or contact us on 01622 608400, in order to stay fully informed with the up-to-date information.
Additional Fees
An Administration fee and Other non-optional fees may also be payable in addition to the bid price. All lots are offered subject to the Common Auction Conditions and Special Conditions of Sale or Revised Special Conditions of Sale (as applicable) and may include the repayment of search and other fees and or costs payable by the buyer.
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