Front Street, Middleton on the Wolds, Driffield, East Yorkshire, YO25
Description
We are pleased to present an exciting development project with both outline and reserved matters approval in the picturesque village of Middleton on the Wolds. This site presents a rare opportunity to construct four elegant, detached houses within the village's conservation area, each set within generous-sized gardens which will be perfect for families seeking a peaceful retreat in a rural setting.
Site Overview:
Spanning a substantial plot, this development site benefits from a edge of village location surrounded by the natural beauty of the Yorkshire Wolds. The area is characterized by its charming countryside views, providing an idyllic backdrop for new homes. Each proposed dwelling will enjoy ample outdoor space, allowing for landscaped gardens, patios, and potential recreational areas.
Location
Middleton on the Wolds is a charming village that offers a strong sense of community, offering a Village Church, a C of E Primary School with an ofsted rating of “Good”, a Post Office, Public House, Post Office, and Takeaway. There is also a good Recreation Field / Sports Ground, indoor and outdoor bowling facilities and two children’s play areas within the village. Residents will enjoy the tranquillity of rural living while being within a short drive of Beverley, Driffield, Market Weighton, and Pocklington for essential services and shopping. The village is well connected to the East Coast, Hull, York providing convenient access to schools, colleges, healthcare and further recreational facilities.
Planning
The approved scheme includes for the filling in of the existing quarry. The vendor has contacted a local Excavation Contractor, who would be prepared to carry out these works; free of charge. This could be arranged by the vendor if required.
Site Investigation
A site investigation has been commissioned by the vendor, and is available for inspection, on request.
Investment Potential:
This development site presents an attractive opportunity for developers and investors alike, with the potential for significant returns in a desirable location. There is a growing demand for quality housing in rural settings, making this an opportune moment to invest in the Middleton on the Wolds area.
Planning Permissions:
24/03388/REM > Land East And South Of 49 Front Street Middle
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- TBC
- Date Posted
- 2026-03-08
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
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- Garden
- Garden
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 Gbps
Superfast
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
- Middleton-on-the-Wolds Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School581 metresOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 69
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Lockington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School3.7 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 46
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Beswick and Watton CofE (VC) School4.4 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 30
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Warter Church of England Primary School4.7 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 167
- Type
- Foundation school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Cherry Burton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School5.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 208
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- The Market Weighton School5.8 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 658
- Type
- Community school
- Longcroft School and Sixth Form College7.3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 722
- Type
- Community school
- Driffield School and Sixth Form7.8 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,414
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Beverley High School8 milesOfsted: Outstanding
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 821
- Type
- Community school
- Gender
- Girls
- Woldgate School and Sixth Form College8.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,167
- Type
- Academy converter
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
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.
Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.
Rivers and the sea
Surface water
The detail behind these bandings
The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.
- 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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