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Hawkspur Green, Little Bardfield, Braintree

Land size
0.33 acres
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
4

Key Features

  • Approximately A Third Of An Acre Plot
  • Planning Permission Granted For Two Three Bedroom Detached Dwellings
  • Quiet Hamlet Of Hawkspur Green
  • Far Reaching Views Over Undulating Countryside
  • Planning Application Reference :- UTT/17/2220/FUL
  • Proposed Dwellings Measure 173m2 (1,862sqft) GIA
  • Potential For Plots To Be Sold Individually
  • Site Viewings Available

Description

This attractive building plot, measuring approximately one third of an acre, enjoys an elevated position in the peaceful and sought-after hamlet of Hawkspur Green. Full planning permission was granted on 10th October 2025 (planning reference UTT/25/1787/FUL) for the construction of two detached three-bedroom houses, each with a gross internal area of approximately 173 square metres (1,862 square feet). The design includes around 93 square metres on the ground floor and 80 square metres on the first floor, offering generous living space well-suited to modern family life.

The site benefits from sweeping countryside views across undulating farmland, providing a tranquil and picturesque setting rarely available in today’s market. Its elevated position enhances the outlook and lends a real sense of privacy and space, while still being within easy reach of local villages, schools, and transport links.

This is an excellent opportunity for developers, small-scale builders, or self-builders looking to take on a high-quality project with planning permission already in place. The scale and location of the plot offer flexibility, whether you wish to build two homes to sell, retain one as a rental investment, or pursue a multi-generational living arrangement.

All planning documentation, including approved drawings and conditions, can be accessed via the Uttlesford District Council website using the reference UTT/25/1787/FUL. Interested parties are encouraged to make their own enquiries and satisfy themselves with regard to access, services, and any planning obligations.

Location - Hawspur Green is a small, peaceful hamlet located within the civil parish of Little Bardfield in the Uttlesford district of Essex. This quiet hamlet is surrounded by rolling countryside and agricultural land, offers an idyllic setting that appeals to those who seek a quiet, community-oriented lifestyle away from the bustle of city life. Within close proximity are the picturesque villages like Great Bardfield, Thaxted, and Finchingfield. The popular market towns of Saffron Walden (10 Miles), Great Dunmow (9Miles) and Braintree (11 Miles) are within a short drive of the property offering a variety of amenities.

Nearby Villages

Little Bardfield

As the parent parish of Hawspur Green, Little Bardfield is another small, charming village with a history dating back to medieval times. It’s known for St. Katherine’s Church, a historic Anglican church with origins from the Norman period, notable for its unique architecture and stained-glass windows. The church remains a focal point for local gatherings and community events.

Great Bardfield

Great Bardfield is a larger village with a rich cultural and artistic history. This village gained prominence in the mid-20th century as an artists’ community and still celebrates this heritage. The village has charming narrow streets, and an abundance of period homes. Great Bardfield offers several amenities, including a post office, co-op, cafes, a family butchers, hairdressers, and two pubs.

Thaxted

Thaxted is a quintessential English town known for its iconic windmill, ancient guildhall, and Morris dancing traditions. Thaxted offers a charming experience for residents and visitors alike. The town has more extensive amenities, including a bakery, post office & newsagent, dry cleaners, coffee shop, hairdressers, pharmacy, homeware shop, clothes shop, various dining options and three public houses.

4. Finchingfield

Often regarded as one of the most beautiful villages in Essex, Finchingfield is famous for its scenic village green, duck pond and the iconic humpback bridge. This picturesque village has been featured on postcards and in films, embodying the charm of rural England. Finchingfield has a selection of cozy pubs including The Fox, The Lion and The Three Tuns. The village is further served by a variety of amenities including:- a post office/village shop, restaurants, cafe's, health centre and petrol station.

Planning Permission Overview - Erection of two detached dwellings, together with access, parking provision and associated works.

The planning application was granted on the Friday 10th October 2025.

Please visit Uttlesford District Planning Search and use the application Ref:- UTT/25/1787/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.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
TBC
Date Posted
2026-01-29

Utilities & Restrictions

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Parking
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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

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

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

  • Great Bardfield Primary School1.6 milesOfsted report card · Apr 2026
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    117
    Type
    Community school
  • Finchingfield St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy1.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    71
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Great Sampford Community Primary School2.3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    79
    Type
    Community school
  • Thaxted Primary School2.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    228
    Type
    Foundation school
  • Wethersfield CofE VC Primary School3.3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    44
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • Helena Romanes School6.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 18
    Pupils
    1,265
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Tabor Academy7.6 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    989
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Hedingham School and Sixth Form7.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,177
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Saffron Walden County High School8.6 milesOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    2,157
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Castle Manor Academy8.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    760
    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

Co-op Great Bardfield, Great Bardfield1.5 miles
Co-op Dunmow, Great Dunmow6.5 miles
Tesco Dunmow Superstore, Great Dunmow6.7 miles

GP surgery

The Freshford Practice1.9 miles

Pharmacy

Thaxted Pharmacy2.9 miles

Hospital

Saffron Walden Community Hospital7.9 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

Stansted Airport Rail Station8.2 miles

Nearest bus stop

Hall Rd1.2 miles

Typical drive times

Thaxted8 min · 4.3 miles
Halstead19 min · 13 miles
Braintree18 min · 11 miles
Great Dunmow14 min · 8.8 miles
Chelmsford (city)29 min · 22 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

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

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)
  • Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)

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