Colchester Road, Frating

Development Opportunity
The Paddocks
Colchester Road, Frating, Essex, CO7 7DW

Overview
A rare opportunity to acquire a well-located residential development site in the village of Frating, Essex, with planning submitted for a scheme of 17 dwellings.
The site extends to approximately 1.90 acres (7,708 sq m) and benefits from an established access directly from Colchester Road. The proposed development comprises a mix of family homes with associated infrastructure and landscaping.
Importantly, the scheme does not include affordable housing provision or S106 contributions, making it a particularly attractive opportunity for regional housebuilders and developers.
Planning is currently expected to be determined in June 2026.
Offers are invited in the region of:
£1,800,000

Location
The site is situated on Colchester Road within the village of Frating, positioned approximately 6 miles east of Colchester and within easy reach of the A120 and A133.
Frating is a well-established residential village offering good connectivity to the wider Essex and Suffolk region. The nearby villages of Great Bentley and Alresford provide additional amenities, schooling and rail services with direct connections into London Liverpool Street.
The location provides an attractive balance of rural surroundings with convenient access to major employment centres.

The Site
The land currently forms part of The Paddocks, extending to approximately 7,708 sq metres (1.90 acres).
The site benefits from:
• Established vehicular access from Colchester Road
• A broadly regular development parcel
• Surrounding residential and semi-rural context
• Scope for an attractive residential scheme
The site layout submitted as part of the planning application provides for a carefully arranged development with internal road access and associated landscaping.

Planning
Planning Application Reference: 25/01532/FUL
Proposal:
Erection of 17 dwellings with associated infrastructure, upgrading of existing access and new landscape planting following demolition of the existing dwelling.
Local Authority: Tendring District Council
Expected Decision Date: June 2026
The proposed development provides a mix of family homes arranged around an internal road layout.

Importantly:
• No affordable housing provision required
• No S106 contributions anticipated

Proposed Accommodation
The scheme comprises 17 residential dwellings.
Approximate gross internal floor area across the scheme is:
2,030 sq metres (approx.)
The proposed layout includes a mix of family housing designed to appeal to the open market.
(Detailed house types and accommodation schedule available within the planning drawings.)

Services
Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves as to the availability and capacity of services.
The site is understood to benefit from access to:
• Mains electricity
• Mains water

Tenure
The site is available freehold with vacant possession upon completion.
The vendor is seeking a purchaser for the whole site.

Method of Sale
The site is offered for sale with offers invited in the region of £1,800,000.
Expressions of interest are invited from developers and housebuilders.
Further information including planning documentation, drawings and supporting reports will be made available.

Viewing
Strictly by appointment with the sole selling agents.

Sole Agents
Boydens
Aston House
57–59 Crouch Street
Colchester
CO3 3EY

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