St Mary The Less Church, Thetford, Norfolk IP24 3DE
- Land size
- 0.97 acres
Key Features
- Grade II* listed church
- Situated on 0.97 acres (stms)
- Planning permission for 5 dwellings within the existing structure
- Unique development opportunity
- Guide price: £150,000 to £200,000
- For sale by livestream auction
- Unless previously sold or withdrawn prior
- 10:00am, Wednesday 29th July 2026
Description
FOR SALE BY LIVESTREAM AUCTION ON WEDNESDAY 29TH JULY 2026 AT 10:00AM
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An exceptional opportunity to acquire a historic former church with the benefit of full planning permission for conversion into five residential dwellings, situated on 0.97 acres (stms)
The Church of St Mary the Less sits on a site size of 0.97acres (stms) and comprises the church building together with the surrounding churchyard. The property is bounded by Bury Road to the north and east, residential properties to the south, and St Mary's Court to the west, from where the proposed vehicular access is to be taken.
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a landmark building with planning consent in place, offering significant potential to create a unique residential development within an attractive and established setting.
Planning details Planning permission and listed building consent were granted in late 2024 to convert the historic Grade II* listed St Mary the Less Church into five separate residences. The approved project retains the main structural fabric and architectural features of the medieval building. Planning permissions under references 3PL/2024/0004/F and 3PL/2024/0005/LB.
History The Church of St Mary the Less, with origins dating back to the 11th century, is a building of considerable historic significance. The majority of the existing structure dates from the 14th century, with substantial rebuilding undertaken during the 19th century. All recent structural repairs were completed to a high standard with a generous Historic England grant with architect Oliver Caroe.
Tenure: Freehold
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- Freehold
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- Date Posted
- 2026-06-26
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