Summary - 386 LOWER LUTON ROAD WHEATHAMPSTEAD ST ALBANS AL4 8JH
1 bed 1 bath Land
Freehold riverside-adjacent land with strong commuter links and no overage.
Freehold 0.23 acre plot with approx. 33m frontage onto Lower Luton Road
Adjoins a residential estate; walking distance to Katherine Warington School
Located in Metropolitan Green Belt and Landscape Conservation Area
Article 4 Direction applies; no current planning on the parcel
Nearby successful appeals/approvals; no guarantee for this site
Land currently overgrown; clearance and site preparation required
Vehicular access via easement from Manor Road; vacant possession on sale
No overage or clawback on the land — uncommon advantage
A rare freehold, residential-sized plot of agricultural land measuring 0.23 acres (934 sq.m.) with approximately 33m road frontage onto Lower Luton Road. The site sits directly adjacent to a residential estate midway between Wheathampstead and Harpenden, within walking distance of Katherine Warington School and close to strong transport links including Harpenden station and the M1/A1(M).
The land lies within the Metropolitan Green Belt and a Landscape Conservation Area and is subject to an Article 4 Direction. There are currently no planning applications for this parcel; any development, change of use or building work would require the appropriate consents. Nearby precedent planning activity and an allowed barn-to-home appeal on adjacent land indicate that limited change has been possible locally, but outcomes cannot be guaranteed for this plot.
The parcel is overgrown and will need site clearance and access planning; vehicular access is provided via an easement from Manor Road. There is no overage or clawback on the title, which is a notable commercial advantage in today’s land market. Offered with vacant possession and a modest asking price, this plot may suit a buyer seeking a long-term investment, a small development subject to planning, or landbanking in a highly affluent area.
Buyers should be prepared for potentially protracted planning timescales and restrictions typical of Green Belt land. The plot’s proximity to good schools, low local crime, fast broadband and excellent commuter links are strong locational positives for future residential use if consented.
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