ShareSave
Sold STC
Offers in Excess of£100,000

Buntingford

Key Features

  • DEVELOPMENT WITH PLANNING PERMISSION
  • PLANNING PERMISSION FOR COMERCIAL PROPERTY, SHOP/ OFFICE
  • PLANNING PERMISSION FOR RESIDENTIAL 1 BEDROOM FLAT
  • OFF-STREET PARKING
  • CLOSE TO BUNTINGFORD HIGH STREET AND AMENETIES

Description

FOR SALE: Prime Development Opportunity – Buntingford

A rare chance to acquire a centrally located site in the heart of Buntingford. Planning permission has been granted for the erection of a new mixed-use building comprising a ground-floor commercial unit (Use Class E) with a self-contained one-bedroom flat above, along with a new drop kerb, dedicated access and on-site parking.

Set close to the High Street, this plot offers strong potential for a variety of commercial uses, paired with an attractive residential element ideal for rental income or owner occupation.

A compelling prospect for developers, investors or owner-operators looking to secure a well-located site with clear scope and strong long-term appeal.

Description - FOR SALE: Prime Development Opportunity – Buntingford

An exceptional investment opportunity in the heart of Buntingford, offering planning permission for a 43m² office/shop unit and a 1-bedroom flat with off-street parking.

Key Highlights:
Mixed-Use Development: Versatile layout with commercial space on the ground floor and residential accommodation above.
Prime Location: Just steps from Buntingford High Street, ensuring excellent visibility and access to local amenities.
Off-Street Parking: Highly sought-after feature, enhancing convenience and value for future occupants.
Investment Potential: Ideal for owner-occupiers, investors, or developers looking to create dual income streams from rental or lease options.
This plot offers fantastic scope for development in a thriving town centre. Don't miss out on this rare opportunity to secure a versatile property in a high-demand area.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
Ask Agent
Date Posted
2026-04-22

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
Generator / Off-Grid
Water
Ask Agent
Heating
Ask Agent
Broadband
Ask Agent
Sewerage
Septic Tank / Private

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
Ask Agent
Private Rights of Way
Ask Agent
Listed Property
Ask Agent
Restrictions
Ask Agent

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

Property Features

Accessibility
Ask Agent
Parking
Parking Available
Garden
Ask Agent

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

Gigabit full fibre

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

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

  • Millfield First and Nursery School314 metresOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 9
    Pupils
    311
    Type
    Community school
  • Layston Church of England First School486 metresOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    5 to 9
    Pupils
    124
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Buntingford First School0.7 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    2 to 9
    Pupils
    165
    Type
    Free schools
  • Hormead Church of England (VA) First School2.2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 9
    Pupils
    143
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Anstey First School3.3 milesOfsted report card · Apr 2026
    Ages
    2 to 9
    Pupils
    39
    Type
    Community school

Secondary

  • Edwinstree Church of England Middle School646 metresNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    9 to 13
    Pupils
    486
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Freman College0.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    13 to 18
    Pupils
    1,049
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Ralph Sadleir School4.3 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    9 to 13
    Pupils
    283
    Type
    Academy converter
  • The Nobel School6.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,475
    Type
    Foundation school
  • Marriotts School7.4 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,415
    Type
    Community school

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 Buntingford, Buntingford37 metres
Budgens Buntingford, Buntingford261 metres
Sainsburys Buntingford High Street Local, Buntingford410 metres

GP surgery

The Buntingford & Puckeridge Med Prac.4.2 miles

Pharmacy

Allied Pharmacy Buntingford192 metres

Hospital

Royston Hospital6.7 miles

Green space

Playing Field108 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

Ashwell & Morden Rail Station7.1 miles

Nearest bus stop

Bridgefoot113 metres

Typical drive times

Ware13 min · 10 miles
Baldock15 min · 8.9 miles
Royston12 min · 7.4 miles
Buntingford1 min · 0 miles
St Albans (city)36 min · 28 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

Mapped within the area searched, not at the advertised map pin itself.

Surface water

A 1 in 30 or greater chance each yearHigher risk

Mapped within the area searched, not at the advertised map pin itself.

These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.

Important notice: Information, maps and tags on this page are drawn from the advertising agent's marketing materials or generated automatically. LandSale has not verified them. Relying on these details is at your own risk, always carry out independent checks before committing to a purchase.

Similar properties for sale