Plot at Burghill, Hereford
- Land size
- 0.21 acres
Key Features
- Plot in a sought-after Herefordshire village
- Planning permission for detached 2 bedroom bungalow
- Local amenities within walking distance
- Convenient location with excellent links to major roads
- Attractive setting with central village location
Description
Village plot with extant planning consent for a 2-bedroom dwelling, offering an excellent self-build opportunity.
Description - An exceptional development opportunity comprising an attractive parcel of land extending to approximately 0.21 acres, level in nature and occupying a prime position within the desirable Herefordshire village of Burghill. The site enjoys a peaceful yet well-connected setting, with convenient access to local amenities and transport links.
The land benefits from historic planning permission for the erection of a detached two-bedroom bungalow with an attached garage, presenting a rare and exciting opportunity within the village. Currently laid to amenity and garden, the land is well enclosed by mature hedgerows and fencing and includes a timber storage building.
Situation - The land is situated in the sought-after village of Burghill, Herefordshire, enjoying a peaceful rural village setting. The location offers a balance of tranquility and convenience, with local amenities including a village hall, church and golf club nearby.
Burghill is well placed for access to Hereford (approximately 3 miles), which provides a wide range of shopping, educational and leisure facilities. The area also benefits from good road links, with easy access to surrounding villages and the wider region.
Planning Permission - Full planning permission has been granted for the erection of a two-bedroom detached bungalow with adjoining garage. The original consent, granted circa 1980, was implemented with a material start made. Further details of the planning permission are available via the Local Planning Authority website or from the selling agents upon request.
Planning Uplift - The land is sold subject to an overage over the eastern part of the land. The vendors will retain a 35% uplift in value attributable to any increase in the residential units on the land on the grant of planning permission, for a period of 25 years.
Access - Access to the property is taken through two existing gateways directly off the council maintained road.
Tenure - Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.
Services - We understand other utilities are available nearby for connection. Prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries regarding service connections.
Wayleaves, Easements & Rights Of Way - The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all easements, quasi easements, wayleaves, and rights of way both declared and undeclared. There are no public rights of way affecting the property.
Sporting, Timber & Mineral Rights - All standing timber, mineral rights or any sporting rights, if owned, are included in the sale.
Local Authority & Public Utilities - Herefordshire County Council, Plough Lane, Hereford HR4 0LE
Welsh Water, Fortran Road, St. Mellons, Cardiff CF3 0LT
National Grid ED (West Midlands), Bristol, BS2 0TB
Mode Of Sale - The land is being offered for sale via Private Treaty.
Money Laundering - On acceptance of an offer to purchase a property, you will be required to provide sufficient identification to verify your identity in compliance with the Money Laundering Regulations. Please note that a small fee of £15 + VAT per person will be charged to conduct the necessary money laundering checks. This fee is payable at the time of verification and is non-refundable.
Agents Note - Any plans used in the preparation of these details may have been reduced in scale and any interested parties should check the Title Plan before proceeding to purchase.
Site Plans - The plans included in the sale particulars are for identification purposes only and may have been reduced in scale to assist with printing. Any interested parties should check the Title Plan before proceeding to purchase.
Health & Safety Notice - Prospective Purchasers should take all necessary care when making an inspection including wearing suitable clothing. Viewings are taken solely at the risk of those who view and neither the Agents nor the owners of the property take responsibility for any injury however caused.
Viewings - Viewing strictly by appointment only with the selling agents.
Charlotte Watson on or
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Misinterpretations Act - (a) The property is sold with all faults and defects (if any), whether in good condition or otherwise and neither the Vendors nor Sunderlands 1862 LLP, the Agents for the Vendors, shall be in any way responsible for such faults and defects, or for any statements contained in the particulars of the property prepared by the said Agents.
(b) The purchaser shall be deemed to acknowledge that he has not entered into a contract in reliance on any of the said statements that he has satisfied himself, as to the contents of each of the said statements by inspection or otherwise, and that no warranty or representation has been made by the Vendors or the said Agents in relation to, or in connection with the property.
(c) Any error, omission or misstatement in any of the said statements shall not entitle the purchaser to rescind or to be discharged from this contract, nor give either party any cause for action.
(d) All measurements and distances are approximate. The services have not been tested by the Agents. (The normal enquiry is carried out by the purchaser’s Solicitors and the type of inspection undertaken by a purchaser’s surveyor have not been carried out by the selling agents for the purchase or preparation of these particulars). Interested perspective purchasers are recommended to obtain an independent survey report on this property.
Important Notice - These particulars are set out as a guide only. They are intended to give a fair description of the property but may not be relied upon as a statement or representation of facts. These particulars are produced in good faith but are inevitably subjective and do not form part of any Contract. No persons within Sunderlands have any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to the property.
Directions - From Hereford City Centre, proceed west on the A438 (Whitecross Road) towards Brecon. Continue for approximately 2.5 miles to Swainshill crossroads, then turn right signposted to Burghill and Weobley. Follow the road into Burghill village, the land will be marked with the agents for sale board.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
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- Date Posted
- 2026-06-10
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
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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
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.
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
- Burghill Community Academy954 metresOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 123
- Type
- Academy converter
- Stretton Sugwas CofE Academy1.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 241
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- St Mary's CofE Primary School1.7 milesOfsted report card · Apr 2026
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 144
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Trinity Primary School2.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 549
- Type
- Community school
- Wellington Primary School and Nursery2.6 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 67
- Type
- Academy converter
Secondary
- Whitecross Hereford2.2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 942
- Type
- Academy converter
- Aylestone School3.8 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 443
- Type
- Community school
- The Hereford Church of England Academy4.3 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 647
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Faith
- Christian
- The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School4.4 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,089
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- St Mary's RC High School5 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 745
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
* 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.
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
Surface water
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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