Durham DH7, consented development site
- Land size
- 2.3 acres
Key Features
- Freehold consented development site
- Full planning consent for six four bedroom detached homes
- Cleared brownfield plot ready for immediate development
- Attractive rural Durham village setting within commuter reach of Durham City
- Approximately 2.297 acres, 0.929 hectares
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Description
An exceptional opportunity awaits developers and investors with this freehold consented development site, formerly the Wardles Bridge Inn, located in the attractive rural village of Holmside, Durham. This cleared brownfield plot, spanning approximately 2.297 acres (0.929 ha), comes with full planning consent for the construction of six four-bedroom detached homes.
The site is strategically positioned fronting Holmside Lane, surrounded by picturesque agricultural land and open countryside, with Wardles Burn and tranquil woodland to the rear. This idyllic setting offers a perfect blend of rural charm and convenient accessibility, making it highly desirable for prospective homeowners seeking a peaceful lifestyle within easy commuting distance of major employment hubs. Durham City, Chester-le-Street, and Stanley are all readily accessible, ensuring strong demand from buyers.
Each of the six proposed homes is designed to offer generous living spaces, featuring four well-proportioned bedrooms, including one with an en-suite, a family bathroom, and a spacious open-plan kitchen/family living area. The thoughtful layout ensures modern comfort and functionality for contemporary family life. Externally, each property will benefit from a private driveway and garage, providing ample parking for up to three cars, a front garden, and a rear patio that enjoys captivating views over the adjacent woodland and countryside.
Having been cleared and prepared, this brownfield site is ready for immediate development, offering a streamlined path to construction. The comprehensive planning consent in place means that a developer can commence work without delay, capitalising on the strong market demand for high-quality family homes in desirable rural locations. This is a rare chance to acquire a fully consented, ready-to-build site in a sought-after Durham location, promising significant returns.
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Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
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- Date Posted
- 2026-07-27
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 46 Development Land listings in North East England (1+ acres).
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
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Rights & Restrictions
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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
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- Garden
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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 57% 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
- Edmondsley Primary Academy1.3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 163
- Type
- Academy converter
- St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Sacriston1.6 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 97
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Bloemfontein Primary School1.8 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 0 to 11
- Pupils
- 127
- Type
- Academy converter
- Burnhope Primary School1.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 69
- Type
- Academy converter
- Sacriston Academy1.9 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 190
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
Secondary
- North Durham Academy2.8 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 935
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Hermitage Academy3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 881
- Type
- Academy converter
- St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester3.4 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,240
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Tanfield School3.4 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 739
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Durham Academy3.8 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 405
- 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
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
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.
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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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