Outline planning for up to 7 dwellings (P232485/O, Dec 2024)
A substantial circa 1.5-acre freehold site on the northern edge of Almeley with outline planning approval for up to seven dwellings (P232485/O, December 2024). The site benefits from a new approved access, nearby mains services and lies outside the River Lugg phosphate catchment area, reducing ecological constraints for residential development. Its position on the village edge offers a rural setting while maintaining direct road access via the C1080.
This is a clear opportunity for housebuilders or residential investors seeking a small clustered development in a designated residential allocation under the Almeley Neighbourhood Development Plan. The approval is outline only with all matters reserved except access, so purchasers will need to progress reserved matters and detailed design to realise plot layouts and unit mixes. A public right of way will be retained along the southern boundary and should be accommodated in any reserved matters submission.
Services are readily available nearby, with foul drainage to connect by gravity to the Welsh Water public sewer network. The location is rural and relatively remote: local amenities include a primary school, village hall, pub and cricket club, while larger services are in Kington (c.5.5 miles) and Hereford (c.15 miles). The tender is for the freehold interest; unconditional bids are invited and the tender deadline is 21 March 2025.
Prospective buyers should factor in the cost and time to secure reserved matters approval, design and build, and to accommodate the retained public right of way. The site’s size, allocation in the NDP and approved access provide a solid starting point for a residential scheme in a peaceful countryside setting.