The Barn at Oldford with full planning, Oldford, Frome, BA11
- Land size
- 5.4 acres
Key Features
- Barn conversion
- Four bedroom link-detached new build
- Rural location
- Outskirts of popular town of Frome
- Full Planning
- Reference number 2025/2138/FUL
Description
- The Barn at Oldford benefits from prior approval under Q class permitted development, Barn Conversion to a four bed detached dwelling.
Access to the site is off the B3090 via a shared drive. The site currently comprises the main agricultural barn and hardstand area. The site also benefits from an area of grassland which equates to approximately 5.4 acres.
The site has been cleared of all agricultural machinery and any associated materials. The potential purchaser will need to be aware that any alterations outside of those permitted under the Class Q approval will require additional planning consent.
The Development Potential Guide Price is approximately between £950,000 and £1,000,000.
Parties must satisfy themselves in respect of potential scheme end values.
This is an ideal opportunity for a buyer to purchase and create a unique development of excellent quality.
Planning - Further details regarding the planning consent can be found via the Somerset (Mendip) Council online Planning Portal using reference 2023/1854/PAA. Interested parties must satisfy their own planning investigations. All planning information can be found online.
Agents Note: The parcel of land adjoining the road not included within the red line boundary on page 1 of the sales details has now been submitted for planning for three dwellings please see planning reference number 2024/0497/PIP.
Location - Oldford is situated on the outskirts of the popular town of Frome. Frome is a historic market town with many notable buildings and features the highest number of listed buildings in Somerset. Frome offers a range of shopping facilities, a sports centre, several cafés, a choice of pubs, local junior, middle and senior schools, several theatres and a cinema. Private schools are to be found in Wells, Bath, Warminster, Cranmore, Beckington, Glastonbury and Street. Bath and Bristol are within commuting distance, and the local railway station connects at Westbury for London, Paddington.
Plot Description - A link-detached two storey barn for conversion with proposed accommodation comprising large open plan kitchen and living area on the ground floor open to the eaves and with full height glazed doors providing a super naturally lit space. In addition, there is a utility room, family bathroom and three bedrooms, one with en suite facilities. First floor is home to a large master bedroom with dressing room and en-suite along with an office. A double car port is situated on the side of the building.
Services - Prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves as to the location and capacity of any services.
Method of Sale - Private Treaty.
Viewings - Strictly by prior appointment with Cooper and Tanner.
Tel. . Please note this is a former barn and suitable precautions and care should be taken during viewings.
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Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
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- Date Posted
- 2026-02-12
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 9 Conversion Land listings in South West England (1+ acres).
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
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- Water
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- Heating
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- Broadband
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- Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
- Parking Available
- Garden
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1.8 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre · available to 16% of premises
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Hayesdown First School1.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 5 to 9
- Pupils
- 299
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome1.3 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 178
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Vallis First School1.3 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 4 to 9
- Pupils
- 185
- Type
- Community school
- Beckington Church First School1.4 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
- Ages
- 5 to 9
- Pupils
- 78
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome1.5 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 4 to 9
- Pupils
- 185
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- Frome Community College724 metresNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 13 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,298
- Type
- Academy converter
- Selwood Academy0.9 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 9 to 13
- Pupils
- 658
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England/Methodist
- Oakfield Academy1.8 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 9 to 13
- Pupils
- 490
- Type
- Academy converter
- Matravers School5.2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 958
- Type
- Foundation school
- The Clarendon Academy5.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,082
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
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Getting Around
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Typical drive times
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Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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- Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
- Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
- Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
- Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
- Ground risks (included in the full report)
- Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)
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