Development Opportunity in Bawburgh
- Land size
- 1.22 acres
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 1
Key Features
- DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY
- END TERRACED COTTAGE
- PLANNING PERMISSION GRANTED
- PERMISSION FOR DOUBLE STOREY EXTENSION
- LARGE PLOT
- BEAUTIFUL VILLAGE LOCATION
- 1.22 ACRE SITE
- FORMERY HATCHERY WTH PERMISSION TO CONVERT TO TWO DWELLINGS
Description
**DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY** A former hatchery with current planning permission for conversion to two detached bungalows and a three bedroom cottage also with permission to extend to create a four bedroom dwelling. Sitting on a generous 1.22 Acre site (subject to measured survey).
Description - A unique opportunity to acquire a three bedroom end terraced cottage with planning permission for double storey extension to four bedrooms and a former hatchery also with planning permission to replace existing building with two detached three bedroom bungalows, each with their own parking areas. The cottage and agriculatural building currently stand on a site of around 1.22 acre (subject to measured survey).
The Cottage - Planning permission was granted by South Norfolk Council on the 14th Feburary 2025 for a two storey side extension under planning reference 2024/3436. This would provide a comfortable four-bedroom family accommodation with two reception rooms, open plan kitchen/dining/living space, utility room, ground floor cloakroom, en-suite shower room and bathroom. The cottage currently has LPG heating with a combination boiler to radiators and UPVC double glazed windows. The generous plot extends to around 0.39 acre (subject to measured survey).
The Hatchery - Planning permission has been granted on the 14th August 2025 to replace the former hatchery with two new separate dwellings. The new dwellings are two detached three bedroom bungalows comprising a modern open plan kitchen/living/dining room, three bedrooms; one with an ensuite, utility room, study, and rear hallway with cloakroom.
The Planning reference is 2023/0413. Both units will have independent access from New Road.
Location - Bawburgh is a pretty village by the River Yare, located around 5 miles from Norwich city centre with easy access to the Norwich A47 southern bypass, Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital, Norwich Research park and the University of East Anglia. There is a public house in the village, opposite a green area by the river. Bawburgh golf club and the Norfolk Family Golf Centre are close by and a wide range of shops can be found at the Longwater Retail Park where there is also a gym, eat in and takeaway food outlets and a large Sainsbury's store.
Agent's Notes: - There is a flying freehold with bedroom 3 of the property extending above the ground floor of the neighbouring property.
An area of land at the top of the bank on the east and north boundaries is subject to a claim for adverse possession. A plan showing this area which is to be conveyed within the Plot sale is available on request and is included on the plan in these particulars.
Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: B
EPC Rating: E
Services - The Cottage has mains water and electricity and The Hatchery has mains electricity and water supplied from a bore hole.
Foul drainage from 46, 45 and 44 New Road and The Hatchery goes to a shared septic tank which is located just beyond the west boundary of number 44, beside the track.
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Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- B
- Date Posted
- 2026-04-22
Market Value Analysis
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Connectivity
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Suitable for
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- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
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Nearest Schools
Primary
- The Bawburgh School705 metresOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 99
- Type
- Community school
- Chapel Break Infant School0.8 milesOfsted: Outstanding
- Ages
- 4 to 7
- Pupils
- 159
- Type
- Community school
- St Michael's VA Junior School0.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 7 to 11
- Pupils
- 423
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Costessey Primary School1.3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 559
- Type
- Academy converter
- Little Melton Primary School1.3 milesOfsted: Outstanding
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 119
- Type
- Community school
Secondary
- Ormiston Victory Academy1.2 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,517
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- City Academy Norwich2.2 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 674
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Hethersett Academy2.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,250
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Hellesdon High School3.1 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,476
- Type
- Academy converter
- Taverham High School3.6 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,254
- Type
- Academy converter
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
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