Eastgate, Louth

An attractive and well-located town centre property comprising office accommodation at 3-5 Eastgate, Louth, offering an excellent opportunity for an existing business to move straight in, or a development opportunity for conversion and investment to residential dwellings within the heart of this popular Lincolnshire market town. The property benefits from confirmed permitted development rights, with East Lindsey District Council confirming that prior approval is not required for the change of use from commercial (Class E) to residential (Class C3). This provides a streamlined route to redevelopment, significantly reducing planning risk and timescales.

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Situated within the established Eastgate frontage, in the heart of the conservation area of Louth, the building enjoys immediate access to local amenities, independent retailers, and transport links, making it an ideal location for residential occupation.

The property is currently arranged as office accommodation and has historically provided flexible commercial work space. Purchasers have the opportunity to retain the premises for office use, investment or owner occupation or to implement the approved conversion scheme, offering scope to create well-located town centre dwellings, capitalising on strong local demand for residential accommodation.

PLANNING The Decision notice reference number is 00072/26/ACD and details can be found at https://publicaccess.e-lindsey.gov.uk/online-applications/simpleSearchResults.do?action=firstPage.

The planning confirms that key considerations-including transport, contamination, flood risk, noise impact, and natural light provision-have been addressed as part of the application process, further underpinning the site's suitability for redevelopment.

The development must be commenced within three years of the approval date (13 April 2026), providing a clear timeframe for delivery.

Alternatively the ground floor accommodation may be converted into a retail space subject to the necessary consents.


ACCOMMODATION The approved scheme allows for the conversion of the existing office accommodation into two residential dwellings.


DWELLING ONE The layout proposes at ground floor level an open plan living accomodation alongisde a kitchen with W.C.

The first floor provides two double bedrooms, one with a built in wardrobe, and family bathroom arranged off a central landing.

Externally there is a storage area.

DWELLING TWO This is a larger dwelling proposed of open plan kitchen, living, dining area with W.C. off and utility area designed for practical day to day living.

Upstairs there are three double bedrooms and a family bathroom.

Externally there is a court yard area, bin storage and ancillary storage area.

Overall, this represents a low-risk and highly accessible residential conversion opportunity within a sought-after market town, creating a scheme well suited to modern town centre living.

VIEWING Strictly by prior appointment through the selling agent

SERVICES We are advised that the property is connected to mains gas, electricity, water and drainage but no utility searches have been carried out to confirm at this stage.

TENURE Freehold

LOCATION What3words: ///teeth.spice.month

DIRECTIONS From St. James Church on Upgate, take the turning onto Eastgate and the property will be shortly on the right hand side.