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Guide Price£550,000

Stortford Road, Leaden Roding, Dunmow, Essex

Bedrooms
11
Bathrooms
9

Key Features

  • Prime Development Opportunity Located Off A Private Lane In The Peaceful Village Of Leaden Roding
  • Full Planning Permission Granted On 26th September 2025 Under Planning Reference UTT/25/1654/FUL
  • Plot 1 Proposed Four Bedroom Detached Family Home Extending To Approximately 1,453 Sq. Ft.
  • Plot 2 Proposed Four Bedroom Detached Family Home Extending To Approximately 1,593 Sq. Ft
  • Plot 3 Proposed Three Bedroom Detached Family Home Extending To Approximately 1,280 Sq. Ft
  • Three Detached New-Build Homes Designed As Spacious Two-Storey Family Properties
  • Private Gardens And Driveway Parking Proposed For Each Dwelling
  • Additional Land Available To Purchase By Separate Negotiation
  • Attractive Rural Setting Surrounded By Open Countryside In A Peaceful Village Location
  • Viewings Strictly By Appointment Only. Contact Daniel Lodge On Or Email To Arrange A Viewing.

Description

***Development Opportunity***

Building Plot with Planning Permission for Three Detached Homes – Leaden Roding

Situated off a private lane in the peaceful village of Leaden Roding, this exciting development opportunity comprises a building plot with full planning permission granted for the construction of three detached new-build homes.

Planning permission was granted on 26th September 2025 under planning reference UTT/25/1654/FUL.

The proposed development comprises three spacious, two-storey family homes:

Plot 1: A four bedroom detached home extending to approximately 1,453 sq. ft.

Plot 2: A four bedroom detached home extending to approximately 1,593 sq. ft.

Plot 3: A three bedroom detached home extending to approximately 1,280 sq. ft.

Each property is designed to benefit from a private garden and driveway parking, with the development enjoying an attractive rural setting surrounded by open countryside.

There is also an opportunity to purchase additional land by separate negotiation, offering further potential for interested purchasers, subject to any necessary consents.

An excellent opportunity for developers or self-build purchasers seeking a project in a peaceful village location.

Viewings are strictly by appointment only. For further information or to arrange a site visit, please contact Daniel Lodge on or email .

Location Summary - Set amidst the beautiful Essex countryside, Leaden Roding and the neighbouring villages of High Roding, White Roding, Aythorpe Roding and Margaret Roding offer an idyllic rural lifestyle, with picturesque country walks, charming village surroundings and a strong sense of community.

The village benefits from a useful range of local amenities, including a village store, primary school, mechanics and car sales garage, combining everyday convenience with traditional village charm. The historic church, village hall and cricket pitch provide a focal point for community life, while the surrounding villages are home to a selection of traditional pubs, perfect for enjoying the friendly and welcoming atmosphere of this sought-after corner of Essex.

Ideal for families and those seeking a more relaxed pace of life, Leaden Roding offers the best of countryside living without sacrificing accessibility. The nearby towns of Great Dunmow, Chelmsford and Bishop’s Stortford provide a wider choice of shopping, leisure and everyday amenities, making the area an appealing choice for those looking to balance rural tranquillity with modern convenience.

With its attractive countryside setting, traditional village character and strong community spirit, Leaden Roding and its neighbouring villages offer a wonderful opportunity to embrace the very best of rural Essex living.

Planning Overview - Erection of 3 no. dwellings including hard and soft landscape works following demolition of existing barns.

The planning application was granted on the 26th September 2025.

Please visit Uttlesford District Planning Search and use the application Ref:- UTT/25/1654/FUL.

For any further information, please contact Daniel Brewer Estate Agents on .

Agents Notes - The land is being offered on an unconditional basis and the current owners are not willing to consider conditional offers.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
TBC
Date Posted
2026-11-04

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
Mains
Water
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Heating
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Broadband
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Sewerage
Septic Tank / Private

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
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Listed Property
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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 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre

Suitable for

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

Mobile signal

OutdoorsIndoorsEE Good LimitedO2 Good LimitedThree Good LimitedVodafone 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

  • Rodings Primary School628 metresNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    293
    Type
    Foundation school
  • St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hatfield Broad Oak3.3 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    49
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Matching Green Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School3.5 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    92
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Dr Walker's CofE Primary School4.2 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    50
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Hatfield Heath Primary School4.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    210
    Type
    Academy converter

Secondary

  • The Ongar Academy5.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    467
    Type
    Free schools
  • Helena Romanes School6.4 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 18
    Pupils
    1,265
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Leventhorpe6.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,463
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Chelmer Valley High School7.2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,200
    Type
    Academy converter
  • The Bishop's Stortford High School7.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,279
    Type
    Foundation school
    Gender
    Boys

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 Hatfield Heath, Hatfield Heath4.2 miles
Tesco Takeley, Takeley5.3 miles
Tesco Dunmow Superstore, Great Dunmow5.7 miles

GP surgery

The Eden Surgeries4.4 miles

Pharmacy

Yogi Pharmacy5.3 miles

Hospital

Broomfield Hospital7.1 miles

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

Sawbridgeworth Rail Station6.3 miles

Nearest bus stop

Leaden Hall19 metres

Typical drive times

Great Dunmow12 min · 6.8 miles
Chipping Ongar12 min · 7.4 miles
Sawbridgeworth13 min · 7.4 miles
Chelmsford (city)16 min · 9.6 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. The map pin for this listing marks the postcode area rather than the exact location, so these readings describe the surrounding area. 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

High risk (1 in 30)

Not at the pin: mapped about 20 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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