Summary - Bittell Farm Road, Alvechurch B48 7AF
1 bed 1 bath Land
Substantial gated site with cottages and outline permission near Birmingham.
Huge 1.86 acre plot with paddock and pond
Outline planning granted for up to eight bungalows (May 2022)
Existing detached house plus three income-producing cottages
Current combined rental income circa £48,000 per year
Freehold tenure, mains gas heating, fast broadband
Site in greenbelt-adjacent location; detailed consent required
High local crime rate is a material local concern
Main house dated (1976–82); some maintenance and upgrades likely
A rare, substantial development plot of approximately 1.86 acres with an existing 4,632 sq ft detached main house and three income-producing cottages. Outline planning permission (Bromsgrove ref 21/01008/OUT, May 2022) allows demolition of Bridge Farm House and construction of up to eight single-storey dwellings (c.4,788 sq ft) with parking and amenity space, creating a gated rural community alongside the three existing cottages.
The site already produces rental income from three cottages and the whole holding is described as capable of producing around £48,000 pa in its current arrangement. Key practical benefits include freehold tenure, mains gas central heating, double glazing upgraded post-2002, fast broadband and no flood risk. The plot includes about 1.3 acres of paddock with a pond and a shared four-car garage block, plus driveway access off Bittell Farm Road.
This opportunity suits retirement developers, downsizers, and investors seeking a countryside setting within reach of Birmingham (approx. 10 miles). The outline permission is a significant value driver but is not a guarantee of final consent; any change from the approved scheme will require detailed planning. The site sits in greenbelt-adjacent countryside and is in an ageing rural neighbourhood context.
Material drawbacks to note: crime levels in the immediate area are reported as high; the approved permission is outline only and further detailed permissions will be required. The main house is older (constructed c.1976–1982) and, while habitable, parts of the buildings and grounds will need ongoing maintenance or upgrading if retained rather than redeveloped. Any expansion or conversion of cottages would need planning consent.
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