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
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- Date Posted
- 2026-04-22
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
- Generator / Off-Grid
- Water
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- Heating
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- Broadband
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- Sewerage
- Septic Tank / Private
Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
- Parking Available
- Garden
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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
1 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
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
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
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
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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
Mapped within the area searched, not at the advertised map pin itself.
Surface water
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.
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Listing agent
Jonathan Hunt Estate Agency, Buntingford
8 High Street, Buntingford, SG9 9AG
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