DEVELOPMENT SITE FOR 5 DWELLINGS, Chantry, Frome
- Land size
- 1.83 acres
Key Features
- Detailed planning permission ref. 2024/1837/FUL
- Approval for five high quality homes in site of c. 1.83 acres
- Convenient location close to town of Frome
- OIRO £700,000
Description
'ORCADIA FARM' SITE - BA11 3LW
This residential development site benefits from a grant of detailed planning approval (ref. 2024/1837/FUL) for the demolition of existing agricultural barns and construction of five new luxury homes. The relatively level site extends to c. 1.83 acres and is located in a rural yet accessible location, close to the popular town of Frome. The proposed new dwellings are set out below:
PLOT 1 - 4 BEDROOM PLUS GARAGE - 232SQM
PLOT 2 - 3 BEDROOM PLUS CARPORT AND STORE - 193SQM
PLOT 3 - 4 BEDROOM PLUS GARAGE - 220SQM
PLOT 4 - 4 BEDROOM PLUS GARAGE AND CARPORT- 241SQM
PLOT 5 - 4 BEDROOM PLUS GARAGE - 232SQM
TOTAL 1,118SQM
CHANTRY
Situated in the Somerset village of Chantry, located between the villages of Nunney and Mells which both offer amenities such as cafés, shops and pubs. The nearby town of Frome offers a wider variety of shops, restaurants and pubs, while the City of Bath famous for its Roman Baths and Georgian architecture is only a short drive away.
There are beautiful countryside walks right on the doorstep as well as on The Mendip Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty offering fantastic hiking and cycling opportunities.
METHOD OF SALE
The freehold site is being offered for sale by private treaty with offers invited in the region of £700,000.
PLANNING
Detailed planning permission was approved on 14th February 2025 under reference 2024/1837/FUL by Somerset (Mendip) Council for the "Demolition of existing barns. Proposed erection of five dwellings & associated development." Copies of the planning documents are available via a planning and technical information pack which can be requested from KLP.
S106 & CIL
The Agents are advised that there are no S106 or CIL charges applicable to the approved planning permission.
UTILITY SERVICES
The Agents are advised that a new mains water and electricity supply will be required to serve the new development. There is an overhead electricity supply and poles on site at present - interested parties are advised however to make their own enquiries as to the location and capacity of any services prior to making an offer.
VIEWING
Viewings of the site for qualified parties can be arranged through the Agents - strictly by appointment only. The site is located in Chantry at postcode BA11 3LW. What3words location: ///thus.unstated.upon
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
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- Date Posted
- 2026-09-17
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 171 Development Land listings in South West England (1+ acres).
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
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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 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre
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
- Mells Church First School0.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 5 to 9
- Pupils
- 51
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Nunney First School1.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 9
- Pupils
- 76
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Leigh On Mendip School1.7 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 105
- Type
- Academy converter
- Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School2.7 milesOfsted report card · Nov 2025
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 133
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Trinity Church of England First School2.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 5 to 9
- Pupils
- 297
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- Oakfield Academy2.9 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 9 to 13
- Pupils
- 490
- Type
- Academy converter
- Frome Community College4.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 13 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,298
- Type
- Academy converter
- Selwood Academy4.2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 9 to 13
- Pupils
- 658
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England/Methodist
- Somerset Studio School4.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 14 to 19
- Pupils
- 152
- Type
- Studio schools
- Writhlington School4.6 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 894
- Type
- Academy converter
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
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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