Lot
    Land
    Land Adjacent to The Gables
    Banters Lane, Great Leighs, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 1NT
    £1,250,000+
    Guide Price (plus fees)
    Number 1
    A Substantial Plot of Land Measuring Approximately 1.32 Acres (5,350 sq m / 57,590 sq ft). Offered With Planning Permission for the Erection of Eight Detached Family Homes.

    Description

    The lot comprises a substantial 1.32 acre (5,350 sq m) freehold site with the benefit of full planning permission for eight detached family homes extending to approximately 18,924 sq ft (1,758 sq m) of accommodation in total. The consented scheme provides a high quality mix of three five bedroom houses, four four bedroom houses and one three bedroom house, set on generous plots in a low density layout in keeping with the village setting. With a recent and implementable consent in place, the site offers a ready to deliver development opportunity in a strong and established residential location.

    Tenure

    Freehold

    Location

    Great Leighs is a sought after village set in open Essex countryside between
    Chelmsford and Braintree, with the A131 and A120 providing fast road links to the
    A12 and the wider network. Chelmsford, with its mainline service to London
    Liverpool Street and full range of shops, schools and amenities, is within easy
    reach. The village itself offers a primary school, public house and local services,
    with extensive open spaces and countryside on the doorstep.

    Planning

    Chelmsford Borough Council granted the following planning: (ref: 23/01637/FUL) on 12/02/2026 : 'Application for full planning permission for the construction of 8no. dwellings (Use class C3), access, car parking, landscaping and associated works'. The permission is a full, detailed and implementable consent. The decision notice, approved drawings, planning conditions and associated legal agreement are available within the legal
    pack.

    Note

    The site area depicted within the plan in the auction particulars is for indicative purposes only. Additionally, any measurements stated may not be exact. Some or all of the plot may comprise adopted highway land and if the site has trees, there may be Tree Preservation Orders in place. Buyers should rely on their own enquiries with regard to precise measurements, any consents or rights over the land and any possible development potential or alternative uses for this site.

    Addendum

    Postponed

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