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Guide Price£300,000

Development Opportunity, Land off Ashby lane, Bitteswell, Lutterworth

Land size
0.2 acres

Key Features

  • 0.2 acre plot
  • Full planning permission for demolition of existing outbuilding and construction of a detached dwelling
  • Consent granted by Harborough District Council (Ref: 24/00507/FUL, dated 28 June 2024)
  • Self-build / custom build occupancy condition applies
  • Development to be commenced within 3 years of the decision date
  • Approved plans include block plan, floor plans, and elevations
  • Retention of existing trees and hedging to the frontage boundary
  • Provision for three off-road parking spaces required
  • The layout has been carefully considered to provide a high-quality family home with a strong emphasis on open-plan living and natural light
  • No chain

Description

An excellent opportunity to acquire a building plot with full planning permission for the demolition of an existing outbuilding and the erection of an impressive detached self-build dwelling, with equally impressive Eco-credentials, situated on the edge of the highly regarded village of Bitteswell.

Accommodation - The approved scheme provides for a substantial and thoughtfully designed contemporary home extending to a generous footprint, with well-balanced accommodation ideally suited to modern family living and designed as a Passivhaus build. The plot enjoys a pleasant position along Ashby Lane, with retained frontage hedging and an attractive semi-rural outlook.

Planning permission was granted by Harborough District Council on 28th June 2024 (Ref: 24/00507/FUL), offering purchasers the rare chance to create a bespoke home in a sought-after Leicestershire village.

The approved dwelling has been designed to offer spacious and versatile accommodation, including:

•Impressive open-plan kitchen / dining / living space extending to approximately 73.5 sq. m
•Five bedrooms, including a generous principal suite with dressing room and ensuite
•Three additional bath / shower rooms (including multiple ensuites)
•Separate utility room and plant room
•Study / fifth bedroom providing flexibility for home working
•Well-proportioned hallway and ancillary storage
•Designed as a Passivhaus build, a highly energy-efficient construction standard designed to keep buildings comfortable year-round with very little heating or cooling. It originated in Germany and is now widely used across the UK.
•Landscaping professionally designed by ‘The Leicester Landscaping Company’

The layout has been carefully considered to provide a high-quality family home with a strong emphasis on open-plan living and natural light.

Location - Bitteswell, located just a mile north of Lutterworth, boasts a rich community spirit and a range of local amenities that cater to both families and individuals alike. The village is home to two welcoming public houses, a village hall, and an outstanding primary school, making it an ideal setting for families. For leisure enthusiasts, the local cricket club and the picturesque St Mary’s Church add to the village's appeal.

While Bitteswell offers a quaint village atmosphere, Lutterworth is just a short distance away, providing a wider selection of shops, including a Waitrose, as well as various restaurants, pubs, and hotels, including a traditional coaching inn. For those who commute, Bitteswell is perfectly positioned with easy access to the motorway network via junction 20 of the M1, and it is only six miles from the M6. Additionally, regular high-speed train services to London Euston from Rugby and to London St. Pancras International from Market Harborough, which take just under 50 minutes, make this location particularly attractive for professionals.

Please Note - We as agents do not have information relating to the build costs associated with the construction of the proposed scheme. Proposed purchasers are encouraged to seek independent guidance relating to material and construction costs before committing to a purchase.

The roof to the existing outbuilding has asbestos.

Note To Prospective Purchasers - As a regulated profession, and in accordance with the Anti-Money Laundering Regulations, we are legally required to carry out due diligence checks on all purchasers to verify their identity. A non-refundable administration fee of £60 plus VAT per purchaser is payable upon an offer being accepted. This fee covers the cost of compliance procedures, including Anti-Money Laundering and identity verification checks. These checks are completed to meet our obligations under Anti Money Laundering Regulations (AML) and are a legal requirement

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
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Date Posted
2026-04-15

Utilities & Restrictions

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Rights & 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
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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

30 Mbps

Standard (10-30 Mbps)

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

  • St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bitteswell0.7 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    104
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Sherrier Church of England Primary School1.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    414
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • John Wycliffe Primary School1.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    315
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Ullesthorpe Church of England Primary School1.8 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    99
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Gilmorton Chandler Church of England Primary School2.2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    219
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • Lutterworth College1.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    1,580
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Lutterworth High School1.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    849
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Thomas Estley Community College3.6 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    883
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Countesthorpe Academy5.9 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    1,149
    Type
    Academy converter
  • The Avon Valley School and Performing Arts College6.9 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,096
    Type
    Foundation school

* 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

Spar - Lutterworth, Lutterworth1.3 miles
Co-op Linden Drive Lutterworth, Lutterworth1.4 miles
Morrisons Lutterworth, Lutterworth1.4 miles

GP surgery

The Wycliffe Medical Practice1.5 miles

Pharmacy

Lutterworth Pharmacy1.5 miles

Hospital

Fielding Palmer Hospital1.5 miles

Green space

Playing Field552 metres

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

Narborough Rail Station6.5 miles

Nearest bus stop

The Green0.6 miles

Typical drive times

Rugby18 min · 9.1 miles
Hinckley21 min · 13 miles
Lutterworth6 min · 2 miles
Earl Shilton22 min · 11 miles
Leicester (city)25 min · 12 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 1Lower 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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