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Guide Price£45,000

Land on the South Side of the Close, West Woodburn, Northumberland NE48

Land size
0.09 acres

Key Features

  • Residential development land
  • Planning approved for detached dormer bungalow
  • Site area circa 0.087 acres (353.69 sq. m.)
  • Rectangular grassed plot
  • Mains electricity and water connections available
  • Located in the desirable rural village of West Woodburn
  • Excellent development opportunity

Description

Residential development land. Planning approved for detached dormer bungalow. Site area circa 0.087 acres (353.69 sq. m.). Rectangular grassed plot. Mains electricity and water connections available. Located in the desirable rural village of West Woodburn. Excellent development opportunity.

Auction Guide Price £45,000 +
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Location
The site is situated on the southern side of The Close within the attractive rural village of West Woodburn, in the heart of Northumberland. West Woodburn lies within the picturesque Rede Valley and offers a peaceful residential setting surrounded by open countryside. The village provides a range of local amenities including a village shop, public house and church, catering for day-to-day needs. A wider range of services, retail and leisure facilities can be found in the nearby market town of Bellingham, approximately 7 miles to the north, with further amenities available in Hexham to the south.

The area benefits from good road connections via the A68, providing access to Corbridge, Hexham and onward to Newcastle upon Tyne, making the location suitable for those seeking a rural lifestyle whilst remaining accessible to larger centres of employment. The surrounding countryside offers excellent opportunities for outdoor pursuits including walking, cycling and country sports, with the Northumberland National Park and Kielder Water & Forest Park both within easy reach.

Description
The site comprises a well-positioned residential development plot extending to approximately 0.087 acres (353.69 sq. m.), located on the southern side of The Close within the rural village of West Woodburn. The plot occupies a broadly regular shape and is currently laid to grass, bounded by established residential properties and mature vegetation, providing a private and sheltered setting. Vehicular access is available directly from The Close, with provision for off-street parking and driveway incorporated within the site layout.

Planning permission has been granted for the erection of a detached dormer bungalow, designed to sit comfortably within the surrounding built environment. The proposed development includes a private rear garden and aligns with the character and scale of neighbouring dwellings.

The site benefits from existing local infrastructure connections, including mains electricity and water, and is situated within a small, well-served village environment. Overall, the plot represents an attractive opportunity for a bespoke residential development in a peaceful rural location, with approved planning and a clearly defined site layout.

Site Area
0.087 acres (353.69 sq. m.)

Planning application
Application No. 11/02249/FUL
Proposal: Construction of single storey dwellings
Decision Issued Date: 11 June 2012

Tenure
Freehold

Auction Guide Price
£45,000+

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Tenure
Freehold
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Date Posted
2026-04-10

Utilities & Restrictions

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Parking
Parking Available
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

80 Mbps

Superfast

Suitable for

  • HD streaming
  • Video calls
  • Web & social

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

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

  • Bellingham Primary School3.9 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    4 to 8
    Pupils
    64
    Type
    Foundation school
  • Otterburn Primary School4.4 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    46
    Type
    Community school
  • Greenhaugh Primary School6.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    13
    Type
    Community school
  • Wark Church of England Primary School6.6 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    69
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Cambo First School8.2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 9
    Pupils
    39
    Type
    Community school

Secondary

  • Bellingham Middle School and Sports College3.9 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    9 to 13
    Pupils
    46
    Type
    Foundation school
  • Dr Thomlinson Church of England Middle School14 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    9 to 13
    Pupils
    184
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Haydon Bridge High School14 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    392
    Type
    Foundation school
  • Queen Elizabeth High School14 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    13 to 18
    Pupils
    1,299
    Type
    Academy converter
  • St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham15 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    9 to 13
    Pupils
    168
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Roman Catholic

* 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

Co-op Bellingham - Parkside Place, Bellingham4 miles
Spar Thropton, Thropton13 miles
Co-op Rothbury - Town Foot, Rothbury14 miles

GP surgery

Bellingham Practice4.2 miles

Pharmacy

Parkside Pharmacy Limited4 miles

Hospital

Rothbury Community Hospital14 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Haydon Bridge Rail Station14 miles

Nearest bus stop

Post Office85 metres

Typical drive times

Hexham28 min · 18 miles
Rothbury28 min · 20 miles
Corbridge23 min · 16 miles
Ponteland30 min · 22 miles
Newcastle upon Tyne (city)44 min · 33 miles

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

Flood Zone 2Medium risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

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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