Land for sale, 809 m²
1 West Street, Newbury, Berkshire RG14 1BE, Newbury, Reading
On request
Listed Oct 12, 2026
About this listing
The property extends to approximately 0.08 hectares (0.20 acres) and comprises a vacant two-storey brick building extending to approximately 788 sq m (8,482 sq ft) (GIA), together with parking and access to the side and rear. Vehicular and pedestrian access is taken from West Street via a shared entrance.
Historically used as a snooker hall, the property is understood to comprise a mixture of Class E and Class B8 accommodation following a 2019 permission for the change of use of part of the ground floor from leisure to storage.
The site offers a number of potential routes for purchasers. Outline planning permission was previously granted for 20 apartments, while an updated Pre-Application Design and Access Statement prepared in July 2024 explores a 23-apartment scheme. There may also be potential for residential conversion through Permitted Development Rights, alongside continued or alternative commercial use, subject to the necessary consents.
Newbury is an attractive and well-established market town situated in West Berkshire, approximately 3 miles south of Junction 13 of the M4, providing convenient access to Reading, Swindon and the wider Thames Valley.
The property occupies a central location on West Street, close to its junction with Northbrook Street and immediately adjacent to Newbury’s principal shopping area.
Newbury town centre provides a wide range of amenities, including restaurants, cafés, bars and shops, with occupiers including M&S, Boots and Waterstones.
Newbury Railway Station is approximately 0.6 miles from the property, providing direct rail services to Reading and London Paddington.
The town benefits from a number of leisure and recreational amenities, including Newbury Racecourse, approximately 1 mile from the town centre, together with the Kennet & Avon Canal and surrounding countryside.
Plot Area809 m²
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