Land North of Leys Hills, Bishopswood, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9
Key Features
- A Rare Opportunity To Acquire A Prime Development Plot
- Elevated Rural Setting
- Planning Granted For Two Detached Four Bedroom Houses
- Each 1969sq ft
- Planning ref:
- Planning reference P240309/F
Description
Front Cover
A rare opportunity to acquire a prime development plot in a highly regarded elevated rural setting, with planning permission granted (P240309/F) for the construction of two substantial contemporary detached four-bedroom houses of approximately 1,969 sq ft each
Location
Leys Hill is a particularly desirable location, positioned on the edge of the village of Walford, and enjoying an elevated setting with attractive views across rolling countryside. The area lies close to the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, making it popular with those seeking a peaceful rural environment without sacrificing accessibility.
The nearby market town of Ross-on-Wye offers an excellent range of amenities including independent shops, cafés, restaurants and well-regarded schools, along with a strong community atmosphere and regular markets.
Transport links are a notable benefit of the location. The A40 provides convenient access towards Hereford, Monmouth and Gloucester, with onward connections to the M50 and M5, allowing easy travel to the Midlands, Bristol and South Wales. Rail services are also available from nearby stations, offering further regional connectivity.
Leys Hill combines countryside living with excellent access to services and transport links, making it an ideal setting for a high-quality residential development.
Description
A rare opportunity to acquire a prime development plot in an elevated and highly regarded rural setting, with planning permission granted for the construction of two detached dwellings.
The site occupies a prominent position on Leys Hill and benefits from carefully considered, architect-designed proposals that respond sensitively to the landscape. The approved scheme provides for two substantial modern four bedroomed homes, each designed to enjoy the setting, generous internal accommodation and far-reaching views across the surrounding countryside.
The consented plans illustrate well-balanced dwellings arranged over two floors, with open-plan kitchen, dining and living spaces forming the heart of each home. Extensive glazing is proposed to maximise natural light and to create a strong connection between internal spaces and the outdoor environment. The layouts also allow for flexible accommodation, suitable for family living and home working.
Externally, the proposals include private parking, landscaped gardens and defined plot boundaries, ensuring a strong sense of separation between the two dwellings while maintaining an open, spacious feel across the site.
The plot presents an excellent opportunity for developers or private purchasers seeking to build two high-quality homes in a sought-after location, subject to the approved plans and any pre-planning conditions.
Planning Permission:
Planning permission has been granted under Herefordshire Council planning reference (P240309/F).
Land
There is an additional 1.3 acres of land available for £100,000. Further information is available from the agents’ office.
Services
We have been advised that mains electric services and water are available to be connected to the site with heating/hot water being connected via air source heat pumps on each plot. Drainage is to be connected to a private system. This information has not been checked with the respective service providers and interested parties may wish to make their own enquiries with the relevant local authority. No statement relating to services or appliances should be taken to imply that such items are in satisfactory working order and intending occupiers are advised to satisfy themselves where necessary.
Directions
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Council Tax
TBC for each plot
This information may have been obtained from the local council website only and applicants are advised to consider obtaining written confirmation.
Energy Performance Certificate
Not required
Viewing
By appointment to be made through the Agent's Ross On Wye Office, Tel:
General
Intending purchasers will be required to produce identification documentation and proof of funding in order to comply with The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds Regulations 2017. More information can be made available upon request.
John Goodwin FRICS has made every effort to ensure that measurements and particulars are accurate however prospective purchasers/tenants must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the accuracy of the information provided. No information with regard to planning use, structural integrity, tenure, availability/operation, business rates, services or appliances has been formally verified and therefore prospective purchasers/tenants are requested to seek validation of all such matters prior to submitting a formal or informal intention to purchase/lease the property or enter into any contract.
Tenure
We are advised (subject to legal confirmation) that the site is freehold.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
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- Date Posted
- 2026-08-01
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
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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 · available to 21% 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
- Goodrich CofE Primary School0.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 155
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Walford Nursery & Primary School1.2 milesOfsted: Outstanding
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 182
- Type
- Community school
- English Bicknor Church of England Primary School2.1 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 48
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Ruardean Church of England Primary School2.3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 76
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Whitchurch CofE Primary School2.4 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 127
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy3.9 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,274
- Type
- Academy converter
- Five Acres High School4.2 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 786
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Dene Magna and Sixth Form5 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,020
- Type
- Academy converter
- SGS Forest High School5.4 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 255
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre9 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 976
- 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.
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
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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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John Goodwin FRICS, Ross on wye
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