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£260,000

Plot adjacent to 59 Harwich Road, Lawford, Manningtree

Land size
0.29 acres

Key Features

  • Semi-rural position
  • Single building plot
  • Approaching a third of an acre (0.29)
  • Outline planning permission granted
  • Single detached dwelling
  • Planning reference - 25/01832/OUT
  • Tendring District Council

Description

A single building plot with outline planning permission granted in April 2026 for a detached dwelling. The plot is located within the parish of Lawford, around 6 miles from the City Centre. In total the plot is approaching a third of an acre and measures 70ft frontage by 190ft in depth.

Council Tax Band: Not required at this stage (Tendring District Council)
Tenure: Freehold

Description

A single building plot with outline planning permission for a single detached dwelling granted by Tendring District Council in April 2026 under reference - 25/01832/OUT. The plot has a frontage of around 70ft and a depth of 190ft. In total the plot is just under a third of an acre (0.29)

Location

The plot is located in the parish of Lawford, around 6 miles from Colchester City centre. It is located in a non-estate position, on the A137 road between Colchester and Manningtree.

Agents note

We advise all potential purchasers to read all the planning conditions attached to the planning permission. The full details can be obtained by viewing the public information tab on the Tendring District Council website using the planning reference number or contacting Stanfords for a copy of the planning.

Tenure

The plot is available freehold with vacant possession upon completion.

Access

It is proposed that access to the plot will come off the main road, therefore creating a private driveway.

Services

We understand from the owners that all main services (including gas) are located close to the site. It would be down to any purchaser to look into this and confirm the exact location in the road etc.

Wayleaves, Easements & Rights of Way

The plot is sold subject to the and with the benefit of all rights, including rights of way whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplies and other rights and obligations, easements and quasi easements and all existing wayleaves, pylons, stays, cables, drains, water, gas and other pipes, whether referred to in these particulars or not. The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of the boundaries and of the ownership thereof.

Local Authority

Tendring District Council -

Viewings

Please contact Stanfords to arrange a viewing, it is not possible to just turn up and view the site without an appointment.

AML Compliance

All purchasers will be asked to provide ID and proof of address to confirm their identity, along with proof of funds. To comply with the current money laundering regulations, Stanfords will also carry out a AML check on all purchasers. All of the above will be required prior to the sale being agreed.

Flood Risk Checker

The risk of flooding at this postcode is very low. Information taken from gov.uk long term flood risk checker.

Broadband availability

We understand Standard and Superfast connections are available at this postcode. Information taken from Ofcom - September 2026.

Mobile coverage

We understand there is good outdoor mobile coverage in this area with EE, O2, Three and Vodafone. Information taken from Ofcom September 26.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
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Date Posted
2026-09-28

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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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

1.8 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre · available to 38% of premises

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

OutdoorsIndoorsEE Good NoneO2 Good LimitedThree Good NoneVodafone Good None

Predicted 4G and 5G signal; 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

  • Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School1.3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    202
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Lawford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School1.4 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    349
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Ardleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy1.7 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    81
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Highfields Primary School1.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    320
    Type
    Community school
  • East Bergholt Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School2.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    195
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • Manningtree High School1.7 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    908
    Type
    Academy converter
  • East Bergholt High School2.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    902
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Colchester Academy4.4 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    879
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • The Gilberd School4.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,588
    Type
    Academy converter
  • The Trinity School4.5 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    780
    Type
    Free schools

* 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

Co-op Dedham Foodstore, Dedham1.8 miles
Co-op Manningtree Foodstore, Manningtree2.1 miles
Tesco Manningtree Express, Manningtree2.2 miles

GP surgery

The Ardleigh Surgery1.5 miles

Pharmacy

Dedham Pharmacy1.8 miles

Hospital

Colchester General Hospital5.3 miles

Green space

Allotments Or Community Growing Spaces290 metres

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

Manningtree Rail Station1.5 miles

Nearest bus stop

Bargate Lane159 metres

Typical drive times

Hadleigh19 min · 11 miles
Wivenhoe14 min · 8.1 miles
Manningtree6 min · 2.8 miles
Colchester (city)16 min · 8 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

Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Very low risk

Planning map: Flood Zone 1.

Surface water

Medium to low risk (1 in 100 to 1 in 1000)

Not at the pin: mapped about 10 metres away.

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.

Important notice: Information, maps and tags on this page are drawn from the advertising agent's marketing materials or generated automatically. LandSale has not verified them. Relying on these details is at your own risk, always carry out independent checks before committing to a purchase.

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