Summary - NIRVANA FAKENHAM ROAD MORTON ON THE HILL NORWICH NR9 5SP
1 bed 1 bath Land
Secluded 1.9 acre plot with renovation and small-scheme potential.
- Circa 1.9 acre freehold plot with substantial development potential
- Existing detached cottage and large double-skin outbuilding present
- No mains water on site; potential nearby connection only
- Private drainage in place; upgrade may be required for development
- Nearby powerlines cross/adjacent to site
- Buildings require renovation; solid brick walls lack insulation
- River Wensum catchment requires nutrient neutrality mitigation
- Schemes >0.5ha or >5 units trigger affordable housing obligations
Set on an exceptionally large circa 1.9 acre freehold plot in Morton-on-the-Hill, this secluded site offers clear development and renovation potential for an investor or developer prepared to work with rural planning constraints. The existing detached cottage and substantial double-skin outbuilding provide an immediate footprint for replacement or conversion, while the scale of the land allows options ranging from a like-for-like replacement dwelling to a small infill scheme (subject to planning).
Important material considerations are set out upfront. The site has no mains water connection (potential access nearby), relies on private drainage, and is crossed nearby by powerlines. The buildings require renovation and the main house has older construction (solid brick walls, secondary glazing, electric heating) so upgrades including insulation and services will be necessary.
Planning potential is realistic but not guaranteed. Independent architect advice indicates the parcel lies in countryside policy (JCS Policy 17 / GNLP 7.4) where small-scale infill or replacement dwellings are most likely to be supported. Broadland’s lack of a five-year housing land supply may assist sustainable proposals, but schemes above 0.5ha or over five units will trigger affordable housing obligations and increased scrutiny. The site falls within the River Wensum catchment, so nutrient neutrality mitigation and biodiversity net gain will be required for new dwellings.
For buyers seeking a substantial rural plot with immediate improvement scope and multiple development options, this is a rare opportunity. Due diligence steps should include arboricultural and ecology surveys, a highways pre-application, and early nutrient neutrality and biodiversity planning to identify realistic scheme costs and timescales.
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