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Former Aveley Library, Purfleet Road, Aveley, South Ockendon, RM15 4DJ

0.68 acres / Land / Residential

For Sale

Under Offer - Last updated: 16 October 2025

The property comprises an irregular shaped site currently laid to concrete and tarmacadam hardstanding. The former library and hall buildings have been demolished and cleared. The site is currently hoarded to the perimeter with gated access to the Purfleet Road frontage.

There is a secondary accessway running from Purfleet Road to the rear of The Top House public house. This accessway was not included in the consented development scheme and will not form part of the land being sold (Titles EX866089 and EX863500).


Location


The site is located on the northern side of Purfleet Road, the main thoroughfare in Aveley centre. Aveley forms part of Thurrock Borough approximately three miles north of the town of Dartford, 5 miles north-west of the Grays, and 16 miles east of London. Aveley lies just east of the Greater London border. The nearest mainline rail services are in South Ockendon. Chafford Hundred and Purfleet, each of which offers regular services (c2c) running between Southend and London Fenchurch Street. Aveley is well located in respect of access to the A13 into London and to the M25 motorway. Lakeside shopping centre and retail parks are nearby.


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Tenure


The property is held freehold and will be sold with vacant possession.


VAT


All rents, prices and premiums are exclusive of VAT under the Finance Act 1989.


Rating


Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries of Thurrock Borough Council for verification of the rates payable.
PLANNING
Planning consent was granted on 16th March 2023 for redevelopment of the site for a 100% affordable housing scheme of 16 flats comprising 10 x 2 bed flats and 6 x 1 bed flats plus landscaping, communal gardens and 25 parking spaces. Further details, architects plans, and supporting documents are available via Kemsley LLP or the local planning authority website (www.thurrock.gov.uk) under planning application reference 22/01682/TBC.


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The site is located on the northern side of Purfleet Road, the main thoroughfare in Aveley centre. Aveley forms part of Thurrock Borough approximately three miles north of the town of Dartford, 5 miles north-west of the Grays, and 16 miles east of London. Aveley lies just east of the Greater London border. The nearest mainline rail services are in South Ockendon. Chafford Hundred and Purfleet, each of which offers regular services (c2c) running between Southend and London Fenchurch Street. Aveley is well located in respect of access to the A13 into London and to the M25 motorway. Lakeside shopping centre and retail parks are nearby.


EPC


Self-contained site



The property is held freehold and will be sold with vacant possession.

Property Quote Price(s)

DescriptionSale typeGuide pricePrice type
Former Aveley Library For Sale Freehold NA NA

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