Fowes Lane, Belchamp Otten, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10
- Land size
- 10 acres
Description
Three attractive parcels of land extending to 10 acres (sts), nestled within the tranquil Essex countryside, offering a variety of potential uses, subject to obtaining the necessary consents.
Extending to approximately 10 acres (sts), the parcels of land have historically been used for pasture land or for agricultural purposes.
The parcels of land offer potential for a variety of uses, subject to the necessary planning permissions, consents and approvals being obtained.
The fields are accessed from Fowes Lane, just beyond The Red Lion Inn. A public footpath (Footpath No. 21), together with areas of common land, provides onward access to the land. The footpath runs between two of the parcels of land.
Belchamp Otten is a small and picturesque rural village in north-west Essex, close to the Suffolk border and approximately 7 miles west of Sudbury. The parcels are set within attractive open countryside and are surrounded by established arable farmland.
The village retains a traditional rural character and historic setting, with its church dating back approximately 900 years. The surrounding countryside offers numerous opportunities for walking and a range of outdoor pursuits.
The property is held freehold and vacant possession will be provided upon completion.
Services
No mains services are connected to the land.
The three parcels of land are identified by the following NG numbers: NG175, NG176 and NG178.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- TBC
- Date Posted
- 2026-10-09
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 18 Bare & Undeveloped Land listings in East Anglia (10+ 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
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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 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre
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
- Belchamp St Paul Church of England Primary School0.6 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 46
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Great Yeldham3.1 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 139
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Cavendish Church of England Primary School3.1 milesOfsted: Inadequate
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 52
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Faith
- Church of England
- Clare Community Primary School3.2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 199
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- St Andrew's Bulmer Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School3.3 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 64
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- Stour Valley Community School2.9 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 569
- Type
- Free schools
- Hedingham School and Sixth Form4.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,177
- Type
- Academy converter
- Ormiston Sudbury Academy4.8 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 710
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Thomas Gainsborough School5.8 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,603
- Type
- Academy converter
- The Ramsey Academy, Halstead6.7 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 702
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
* 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.
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
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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Percival & Company, Earls Colne
High Street, Earls Colne, CO6 2RN
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