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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- 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
- Ask Agent
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
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
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
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
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
Planning map: Flood Zone 1.
Surface water
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.
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