Located in the picturesque Dorset village of Gillingham, within a stones throw of the bridge which features in the painting by John Constable, this freehold building benefits from consent for conversion to residential accommodation. The consent obtained enables the property to be converted to form three two-bedroom units. Once completed the units will be suitable for resale into the local market or for retention as letting investments. Existing Accommodation 7 High Street Main retail area, rear store rooms, kitchenette and toilets. First floor Accessed via the stairs in number 9. Living room, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom and separate cloakroom with W.C. 9 High Street Main retail area and stairs to rear to first floor. First floor Landing and two bedrooms, hallway through to number 7. Outside Rear garden with outbuildings and store rooms. Proposed Accommodation Unit 1 Ground Floor Entrance hall with stairs to 1st floor, living room/kitchen and cloakroom with W.C. First floor Two bedrooms and bathroom with W.C. Units 2 & 3 Ground Floor Living room, kitchen, dining room and cloakroom with W.C. First floor Two bedrooms and bathroom with W.C. Outside Extensive rear gardens with patio and lawn space. Planning Consent was obtained on appeal by Dorset Council under ref: APP/D1265/W/22/3312041 dated 30th May 2023 for alterations to facilitate change of use from (Class E) to 3no dwellings (Use class C3) approved under ref: P/PACD/2022/03965 including external alterations & demolition of shop front & existing rear extensions & erection of rear extensions. A copy of the Planning Permission and accompanying documents may be downloaded from the Local Planning Authority website, dorset.gov.uk. Tel: 01305 221000. Auctioneer's Note There is evidence of activity by badgers in the rear garden, although our client believes this to be historic and there was no mention of badgers being present in any of the planning reports. Interested parties are to rely on their own enquiries. Freehold with Vacant Possession