A former clinic has been bought by developers looking to build housing.
Medical staff moved out of Central Clinic, off East Hill, Colchester, earlier in the year and the building was sold by the NHS for more than £1.5 million.
A planning application from the clinic's owners, Kelvedon-based housebuilders Knight Developments, to build 24 flats on the site was submitted to Colchester Council recently.
However, the application was "not properly registered" and will not go forward for consideration, a council spokesman said.
Knight declined to comment on their plans.
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