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Guide Price£245,000

Bell Lane, Birdham, West Sussex, PO20

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • BUILDING PLOT FOR SALE
  • FULLY PERMITTED SITE
  • PLANNING REFERENCE 24/01225/FUL
  • 3 BED DETACHED HOUSE

Description

Approved Planning for a Detached Dwelling (138 sqm). Planning reference: 24/01225/FUL

A rare opportunity to acquire a building plot with full planning permission for the construction of a well-proportioned detached family home in the highly regarded coastal village of Birdham.

The approved scheme allows for a two-storey detached house extending to approximately 138 sq m (1,485 sq ft), providing generous accommodation well suited to modern family living. The design offers a balanced layout with scope for open-plan living spaces, good bedroom sizes, and private garden areas.

Planning permission has been granted offering certainty and removing the delays and risks typically associated with the planning process.

The plot benefits from a newly approved access and sits within an established residential setting. Birdham village centre, local amenities, and the surrounding harbour villages are all easily accessible.

Key features:
• Full planning permission granted
• Detached house of approx. 138 sq m
• Sought-after Birdham location
• Approved access and associated works
• Ideal opportunity for a self-builder or small developer
• Freehold

Further details, plans, and decision notice are available on request.

Site inspections must be accompanied al all times.

CIL Liability.

LOCATION
The property is located within the village of Birdham which is designated an area of outstanding natural beauty and is a short stroll from the fantastic facilities of the Birdham Pool Marina. The Village Hall is host to weekly and monthly social events including carpet bowls, bingo and performing arts sessions, further local amenities include a `Nisa` local supermarket and a soon to be completed Waitrose mini store. Further facilities including a primary school, convenience store and petrol station are within walking distance. East Wittering village centre is within a short drive and offers a comprehensive range of amenities including a primary school, doctors` surgery, chemist, dentist and a wide selection of quality independent shops and mini supermarkets. Furthermore, the historic city of Chichester, some 5 miles away offers various high street outlets and eateries.

Services
Available in adjacent road.

Notice
Disclaimer Notice: Astons of Sussex for themselves and the VENDORS or Lessors of this property, whose agents they are, give notice that 1) these particulars are produced in good faith, are set out as a guide only and do not constitute any part of a contract. 2) No person in the employment of Astons of Sussex has any authority to make or give representation or warranty in respect of this property, 3) Any prospective purchaser or tenant must independently verify the accuracy of each statement through inspection, professional survey, or other means of due diligence. 4) Photographs may include lifestyle shots and local views. There may also be photographs including chattels not included in the sale of the property. 5) Measurements, maps and illustrations given are approximate and should not be relied upon and are for guidance only. 6) The services, system and appliances have not been tested and no guarantee as to their operability or efficiency can be given by Astons of Sussex Ltd. 7) The statements contained within these particulars shall not be construed as representations of fact or relied upon as such. 8) Any information regarding the tenure and charges for the property has been supplied by the seller and is subject to change. All leasehold information will be formally confirmed by the seller`s solicitor during the conveyancing process.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
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Date Posted
2026-05-19

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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Broadband
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Sewerage
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Rights & 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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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

Superfast

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

  • Birdham CE Primary School746 metresOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    109
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • East Wittering Community Primary School1.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    247
    Type
    Community school
  • Sidlesham Primary School2 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    139
    Type
    Community school
  • West Wittering Parochial Church of England School2.6 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    95
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Bosham Primary School3.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    204
    Type
    Community school

Secondary

  • Chichester Free School3.9 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 19
    Pupils
    1,118
    Type
    Free schools
  • Bishop Luffa School, Chichester3.9 milesOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,600
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Chichester High School4 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,191
    Type
    Academy converter
  • The Academy, Selsey4.2 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    523
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Bourne Community College5.4 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    692
    Type
    Foundation school

* 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

Co-op East Wittering - Bracklesham Lane, East Wittering1.8 miles
Co-op Cakeham Road East Wittering, East Wittering2 miles
Tesco East Wittering Express, East Wittering2 miles

GP surgery

Witterings Medical Centre2 miles

Pharmacy

Boots2 miles

Hospital

Nuffield Health Chichester Hospital4.9 miles

Green space

Playing Field383 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

Fishbourne Rail Station3.7 miles

Nearest bus stop

Pipers Mead135 metres

Typical drive times

Havant20 min · 14 miles
Selsey14 min · 7.8 miles
Bognor Regis20 min · 10 miles
Chichester (city)10 min · 4.7 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 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

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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