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Guide Price£550,000

Hellescott, Launceston, PL15

Land size
1.67 acres

Key Features

  • Residential redevelopment opportunity extending across a traditional farmstead
  • Planning permission for three contemporary barn-style dwellings (PA24/00793)
  • Class Q prior approval for six residential conversions (PA25/01412)
  • Flexible phased development potential
  • Attractive and accessible rural location measuring approx. 1.7 acres and close to Launceston and the A30

Description

South Hellescott Farm presents an increasingly rare opportunity to acquire a substantial farmstead with the benefit of residential redevelopment consents in a sought-after rural location on the Cornwall and Devon border.

The farmstead comprises a range of traditional and more modern agricultural buildings together with associated yard areas, access tracks and surrounding land extending to approximately 1.67 acres. Situated in an attractive rural setting close to Petherwin Gate, the site enjoys excellent accessibility to Launceston, the A30 dual carriageway and the wider transport network whilst benefiting from an appealing countryside environment.

The approved consents provide for a combination of contemporary new-build dwellings and the conversion of traditional agricultural buildings, creating the potential for up to nine dwellings across the wider farmstead. The approved schemes successfully blend modern architectural design with the retention and enhancement of traditional farm buildings, together with the replacement of a number of modern agricultural structures, creating a distinctive and well-considered residential development opportunity.

Opportunities of this nature are becoming increasingly scarce, particularly where a range of development consents exist across an established farmstead in such an accessible rural location.

PLANNING

The farmstead benefits from planning permission and prior approval consents for the creation of nine dwellings across the wider farmstead.

Planning permission has been granted under reference PA24/00793 for the replacement of modern agricultural buildings with three individually designed three-bedroom dwellings arranged around a landscaped courtyard setting, following an earlier Class Q approval (PA23/02377).

Drawing inspiration from the site's agricultural heritage, the approved scheme combines contemporary barn-style architecture with high-quality materials and sustainable technologies including photovoltaic panels and air source heat pumps, creating an attractive and distinctive addition to the wider farmstead.

In addition, prior approval has been obtained under reference PA25/01412 for the conversion of a range of existing agricultural buildings to six residential dwellings. Arranged across two separate groups of buildings within the farmstead, the approved plans comprise five three-bedroom dwellings together with one one-bedroom dwelling. The proposals focus on the retention and conversion of existing agricultural buildings, including original stone-built structures, preserving the established character of the farmstead.

Together, the approved consents provide the opportunity to create up to nine dwellings through a combination of contemporary new-build homes and the conversion of traditional farm buildings.

Copies of the planning permissions, approved plans and associated documentation are available from the selling agents or via the Cornwall Council Planning Portal.

PLANNING CONSULTANTS

Kingsley Projects Ltd
Splatford Barton
Splatford
Nr Kennford
Exeter
EX6 7XY

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT

Planning permission has been granted under reference PA24/00793 for the replacement of agricultural buildings with three dwellings following an earlier Class Q approval (PA23/02377).
Prior approval has been obtained under reference PA25/01412 for the conversion of agricultural buildings to six dwellinghouses.
Copies of the planning consents and associated documentation are available from the selling agents or via the Cornwall Council Planning Portal.

COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCRE LEVY (CIL)

Cornwall Council operates a Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) charging schedule. Prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries of Cornwall Council regarding any potential CIL liability associated with the planning permissions and prior approval consents.

PLANS & PARTICULARS

The plans, floor plans, site plans and particulars contained herein are intended only as a guide and should not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. Any areas, measurements or distances referred to are approximate only.

BOUNDARIES

Any purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and neither vendor nor the vendor’s agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof. Should any dispute arise as to the boundaries or any points on the particulars or plans or the interpretation of them, the question shall be referred to the vendor’s agent whose decision acting as experts shall be final.

EASEMENTS, WAYLEAVES & RIGHTS OF WAY

The property is offered for sale, subject to and with the benefit of all matters contained in or referred to in the Property and Charges Register of the registered title together with all public or private rights of way, wayleaves, easements and other rights of way, which cross the property.

LOCAL AUTHORITY

Cornwall Council

TENURE

Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.

SERVICES

Mains electricity and water are understood to be available nearby. Prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves as to the availability and cost of connection of all services. Private drainage is anticipated.

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Kivells, their clients and any joint agents give notice that they are not authorised to make or give representations or warranties in relation to the property. No responsibility is accepted for any statement within these particulars, which do not form part of any offer or contract. Areas, measurements and boundaries are approximate. Text, photographs, CGI’s and plans are for guidance only. It should not be assumed the property has all necessary planning or building consents, and Kivells have not tested any services or equipment. The property is sold subject to all matters in the Property and Charges Register, including rights of way and easements. Purchasers are deemed to know all boundaries. Nothing herein constitutes financial advice; seek your own. Use of Mortgage Genies SW Ltd. will result in a £250 + VAT referral fee to Kivells. Kivells retains copyright to all particulars and media.

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Date Posted
2026-07-21

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 177 Development Land listings in South West England (1+ acres).

This Property£329,341 / acre
Development Land Average (1+ acres) £158,808 / acre
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Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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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.

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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 82% of premises

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

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

  • Egloskerry Primary School1.4 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    79
    Type
    Academy converter
  • North Petherwin School1.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    69
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Werrington Community Primary School2.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    62
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Tregadillett Primary School3.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    206
    Type
    Foundation school
  • Boyton Community Primary School3.1 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    28
    Type
    Academy converter

Secondary

  • Launceston College4.4 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,205
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Holsworthy Community College10 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    551
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Budehaven Community School12 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,145
    Type
    Foundation school
  • Sir James Smith's School12 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    588
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Callington Community College13 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    887
    Type
    Academy converter

* 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

Spar - Launceston, Launceston3.5 miles
Budgens Greenaways, Launceston3.5 miles
Co-op Launceston, Launceston3.7 miles

GP surgery

Launceston Medical Centre4.3 miles

Pharmacy

Boots3.9 miles

Hospital

Launceston Hospital4.3 miles

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

Gunnislake Rail Station14 miles

Nearest bus stop

Hellescott163 metres

Typical drive times

Stratton30 min · 15 miles
Camelford30 min · 15 miles
Callington31 min · 15 miles
Launceston15 min · 4.5 miles
Plymouth (city)58 min · 31 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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