School Lane, Great Leighs, CM3
- Land size
- 1.1 acres
Key Features
- STUNNING COUNTRYSIDE VIEW
- VILLAGE LOCATION
- CLOSE TO CHELMSFORD PARK & RIDE
Description
Land for sale in School Lane, Great Leighs. An opportunity to purchase a plot of circa 1.1 acres (STLS) with detailed planning consent for erection of a four bedroom detached bungalow. The plot itself offers an enviable location just outside the Village of Great Leighs. Previously used for equestrian use, the site currently is made up of menage and paddock and benefits from its own established access from School Lane. There are boundaries to all sides by way of hedging, post and rail fencing.
PLANNING
The site benefits from a detailed planning consent granted July 2025 under planning notice ref: 25/00978/FUL from Chelmsford City council for erection of a four bedroom detached bungalow with associated car parking and outdoor amenity. The site is being sought at a Guide Price of £400,000.
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Chelmsford is a vibrant and fast growing City that blends modern living with rich heritage, making it an attractive choice for a wide range of buyers. As the county town of Essex, it benefits from two train stations offering direct services to London Liverpool Street - Chelmsford Station and the newly opened Beaulieu Park Station - making it especially appealing for commuters.
The City is known for welcoming, multicultural community, reflected in its diverse neighbourhoods, varied dining out options, international grocery stores and inclusive local events. At its heart stands Chelmsford Cathedral, a striking landmark and cultural hub offering a community venue which also runs concerts, exhibitions and educational events throughout the year. The area is also highly regarded for its education, home to two of the regions most respected grammar schools: King Edward VI Grammar School (KEGS) and Chelmsford County High School for Girls (CCHS), both renowned for academic excellence. With extensive green spaces such as Central Park and Hylands Estate, alongside a lively City centre filled with shops, restaurants, and leisure facilities, Chelmsford offers a balanced lifestyle ideal for families, professionals, and those seeking excellent connectivity with a strong sense of community.
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Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
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- Date Posted
- 2026-05-10
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 158 Development Land listings in East Anglia (1+ acres).
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Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
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- Water
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- Heating
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- Broadband
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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
- Parking Available
- Garden
- Garden
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 · available to 30% of premises
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
- Great Leighs Primary School492 metresNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 197
- Type
- Community school
- White Court School2.3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 550
- Type
- Community school
- Notley Green Primary School2.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 401
- Type
- Academy converter
- Little Waltham Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School2.9 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 206
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Ford End Church of England Primary School2.9 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 47
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form3.2 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 1,210
- Type
- Academy converter
- Tabor Academy4.2 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 989
- Type
- Academy converter
- Alec Hunter Academy4.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,058
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Chelmer Valley High School4.3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,200
- Type
- Academy converter
- The Beaulieu Park School4.8 milesOfsted: Outstanding
- Ages
- 4 to 19
- Pupils
- 1,763
- Type
- Free schools
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
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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- 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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