Preston St. Mary, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10

A unique opportunity to build a substantial live / work dwelling on a previously developed site of approximately 1 acre. The site lies within attractive countryside, backing onto the river Brett. The planning permission includes an Occupancy Condition.

The Site
The site being offered for sale is a generous sized plot in an attractive location. The site was previously used as a yard for a riding school and a number of buildings have been demolished. There have been new structures partially built in accordance with previous planning permissions, but never finished. Overall the plot provides a great opportunity to build a substantial property in a sought after location.

Planning History
The development site forms part of a wider planning permission granted for the ‘Erection of 3 no. stable buildings, 2 no. storage buildings and Manager's Accommodation/Office building (including demolition of existing buildings).’ Issued under planning reference DC/25/01473 on the 29th May 2025.

Subsequent to the issue of parent planning permission, an application was submitted to vary the occupancy condition. This application was approved on the 16th September 2025 under reference DC/25/03243.

The original occupancy restriction limited occupation of the manager’s accommodation to a person solely or mainly employed as manager of the equine centre operating at the site or a widow or widower or surviving civil partner of such a person and to any resident dependants.
The occupancy condition now reads as follows;
The occupation of the residential accommodation hereby approved by this permission shall be limited to a person solely or mainly employed by the equine business or any other business as may be approved that is operating at the site, or a widow or widower or surviving civil partner of such a person and any resident dependants.

We are therefore of the opinion that anyone self-employed or operating a business from the site should meet the criteria.

N.B. prospective buyers must satisfy themselves of their eligibility to occupy the property, however the vendor is willing to consider offers that may entail additional planning investigations, applications, or certificate of lawful proposed development applications as deemed necessary.

Location
Preston St Mary is a small rural village set in attractive undulating countryside close to Lavenham which is renowned for its medieval buildings but also provides a good range of amenities. Preston benefits from a village pub and church.

Local Authority
Mid Suffolk District Council, Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich, IP1 2BX.
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Services
Buyer to investigate. Mains water and electricity connections appear to be available nearby. A private foul drainage system has been installed but it is likely to need to attention.

Council Tax
TBC

Tenure
Freehold

Flood Risk
Very Low (Source: Gov.uk)

Mobile Speed
EE, O2, & Three - Variable Outdoor Coverage (Source: Ofcom)
Vodaphone - Poor to None Coverage (Source: Ofcom)

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Viewings
By appointment with the agents Lacy Scott & Knight. Please contact Alex Turner or

Agent’s Note
The precise boundary to be marked on site and agreed with the buyer.