Building Land At Hinckley Road, Leicester Forest East, LE3
- Land size
- 0.33 acres
Key Features
- Ideal Opportunity To Build Your Dream Home
- Building Plot Of Approx. One Third Of An Acre
- Planning Permission For Substantial Detached Home
- Planned Property Size In Excess Of 3000ft² Plus Sizeable Gym/Store Outbuilding
- Prime Location Adjacent To Similar High Value Properties
- Further Potential To Amend Plans To Suit Prospective Purchaser
- Potential To Change Plans For Outbuliding To Bungalow/Annexe STP
Description
An exceptional opportunity to acquire a substantial parcel of land (approaching one third of an acre) in one of Leicester Forest East’s most sought-after residential locations. Tucked away just off Hinckley Road, this generous plot is surrounded by impressive, high-value detached homes, making it an ideal setting for a prestigious self-build or luxury development project.
The site extends to a sizeable area and is clearly defined, offering a private and secluded position while still benefiting from excellent accessibility. The plot is predominantly level and currently laid to grass with mature boundaries, providing both privacy and a natural green outlook.
Full architectural drawings have been prepared for an impressive, contemporary detached residence in exces of 3,100ft², thoughtfully designed to include expansive living accommodation, multiple bedrooms with en-suites, and a separate outbuilding (Approx 660ft²) suitable for a gym, studio, or ancillary use (subject to permissions). This gives prospective buyers a strong starting point for development, whether proceeding with the existing design or tailoring to their own vision.
Key Features:
Generous plot in a prime residential location
Situated among substantial, high-end detached properties
Excellent access to major road links including the M1 and M69
Peaceful, private setting with established surroundings
Potential for luxury self-build or bespoke development (STPP)
Architectural plans available upon request
Leicester Forest East is a highly desirable village location, offering a perfect balance of countryside charm and city convenience. With reputable schools, local amenities, and transport links nearby, this is a rare chance to create a standout home in a prestigious setting.
Viewings strictly by appointment with the agent.
EPC Rating: D
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- D
- Date Posted
- 2026-05-10
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
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- Sewerage
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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
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- 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
1.8 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
- Stafford Leys Community Primary School528 metresOfsted report card · Jan 2026
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 607
- Type
- Academy converter
- New Lubbesthorpe Primary School0.6 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 422
- Type
- Free schools
- Kirby Muxloe Primary School0.8 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 402
- Type
- Academy converter
- Fossebrook Primary School1 mileNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 205
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Kingsway Primary School1.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 312
- Type
- Academy converter
Secondary
- The Winstanley School1.7 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 643
- Type
- Academy converter
- The Herewoode Academy2.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 979
- Type
- Academy converter
- Brookvale Groby Learning Campus2.5 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 1,476
- Type
- Academy converter
- Bosworth Academy2.5 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 1,565
- Type
- Academy converter
- Brockington College2.6 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,165
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
* 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
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.
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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
Surface water
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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Hampsons Estate Agents, Leicester
1 Charnwood Drive, Leicester Forest East, Leicester, LE3 3HL
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