Several parcels of land overlooking Millbay docks are to be put up at auction as part of the Council’s ongoing review of its assets and land.
Brownfield sites on the south side of Caroline Place in Stonehouse are to go to auction on 12 June.
The vacant plots – which are believed to be the remains of bombed out properties – have lain hidden for many years and the Council is putting them up for sale to see if there is anyone or company willing to put the site to better use.
The site is bound by Caroline Place to the north and the main access to Millbay Ferry Terminal to the south. The land slopes steeply from north to south and sits within the Stonehouse Peninsula Conservation Area.
Councillor Chris Penberthy, Cabinet Member responsible for assets said: “This is all part of our constant review of our properties and assets to make sure they help us deliver priorities for the city.
“Redeveloping these plots will be a challenge and I imagine most people did not even know these parcels of land existed. We are putting them on the market and hopefully someone can put them to good use – perhaps vitally needed new homes.”
Successfully selling the plots would give the Council a capital receipt, which could be reinvested to support improvements to other council properties. It could also see a brownfield site back into use.
Any organisation or individual interested in the sites is advised to engage with the Local Planning Authority to allow careful assessment of any proposals.
The auction will take place on 12 June. For more information about the plots visit www.cliveemson.co.uk.