Residential Development Opportunity at Greenway Lane, Fakenham

A prime residential development opportunity extending to approx. 0.71 hectares, forming part of the F05 housing allocation in the North Norfolk Local Plan. This sale represents a rare opportunity to acquire land in the centre of Fakenham, Norfolk, comprising the former Johnson Bros dealership and the F05 residential allocation. The Johnson Bros site is a well-known commercial premises closing in June 2025, offering brownfield redevelopment potential. The site comprises a broadly level parcel of land situated to the south-east of Greenway Lane, forming part of the adopted housing allocation under Policy F05. The surrounding area is predominantly residential, with nearby development including recent housing schemes and established infrastructure. The site benefits from direct access to Greenway Lane and is well-positioned for integration with the local housing area. The site comprises the long-established Johnson Bros agricultural dealership, located on Greenway Lane. Operating since 1978, the premises have served as a regional hub for agricultural machinery sales, servicing, and parts distribution. The business is now scheduled to cease trading in June 2025, following the retirement of its Managing Director. The property includes a combination of workshop buildings, showrooms, forecourt display areas, and ancillary storage, set within a broadly rectangular parcel of land. The site benefits from direct access to Greenway Lane, with good connectivity to the A148 and wider transport network.