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Wormelow

Land size
1.36 acres

Key Features

  • Prime development site in a sought-after Herefordshire village
  • Outline planning permission for four detached dwellings
  • Local amenities within walking distance
  • Convenient location with excellent links to major roads
  • Attractive setting with countryside views and mature boundaries
  • Edge of village location

Description

An exceptional development opportunity comprising an attractive parcel of land extending to approximately 1.36 acres, set within a level position that enjoys far-reaching views across open Herefordshire countryside.

Description - An exceptional development opportunity comprising an attractive parcel of land extending to approximately 1.36 acres, set within a level position that enjoys far-reaching views across open Herefordshire countryside. The site offers a tranquil rural setting while remaining conveniently accessible to local amenities and transport links.

The land benefits from outline planning permission for the erection of up to four dwellings with associated works (Application Ref: P230231/O), presenting a rare chance for developers to create a bespoke residential scheme in a highly desirable location. Currently used for agriculture the land is enclosed by mature hedgerows and fencing.

The boundary is for identification purposes only, and its exact position will need to be accurately defined as part of the sale process.

Situation - The land is situated immediately south of Wormelow Shop in the picturesque village of Wormelow, Herefordshire. This highly desirable location offers a blend of rural tranquility and excellent accessibility. Local amenities, including a village shop and public house, are within walking distance, while the surrounding countryside offers rural views.

Wormelow is well-positioned for access to Hereford (approximately 7 miles) and Ross-on-Wye (approximately 9 miles), both offering a wide range of shops, schools, and leisure facilities. The site also benefits from good connectivity to the A49 and A465, with Hereford Railway Station just a short drive away, providing direct services to Cardiff, Birmingham, and beyond.

Development Opportunity - Outline planning permission has been granted for the erection of up to four detached dwellings with associated works on land south of Wormelow Shop, Wormelow, Herefordshire (Application Ref: 230231/O). All matters are reserved, requiring subsequent approval for layout, scale, appearance, access, and landscaping. In respect of Biodiversity Net Gain the application for planning permission was made prior to the 12th February 2024.

Full details of the planning permission can be found on the Local Planning Authority website or requested from the selling agents.

Planning - The land is sold subject to an overage clause in relation to any future increased density of units on the site. The vendors will retain a 50% uplift in value attributable to any increase in the residential units on the land on the grant of planning permission, for a period of 15 years.

Access - The site abuts the A466, as part of the planning permission the buyer will construct a new entrance to the site from the council maintained road being the A466.

Tenure - Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.

Services - There is an existing water main that crosses the land. We understand other utilities are available nearby for connection. Prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries regarding service connections.

Wayleaves, Easements & Rights Of Way - The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all easements, quasi easements, wayleaves, and rights of way both declared and undeclared. There are no public rights of way affecting the property.

Sporting, Timber & Mineral Rights - All standing timber, mineral rights or any sporting rights, if owned, are included in the sale.

Local Authority & Public Utilities - Herefordshire County Council, Plough Ln, Hereford HR4 0LE
Welsh Water, Fortran Rd, St. Mellons, Cardiff CF3 0LT
National Grid ED (West Midlands), Bristol, BS2 0TB

Mode Of Sale - The land is being offered for sale via Private Treaty.

Money Laundering - On acceptance of an offer to purchase a property, you will be required to provide sufficient identification to verify your identity in compliance with the Money Laundering Regulations. Please note that a small fee of £15 + VAT per person will be charged to conduct the necessary money laundering checks. This fee is payable at the time of verification and is non-refundable.

Agents Note - Any plans used in the preparation of these details may have been reduced in scale and any interested parties should check the Title Plan before proceeding to purchase.

Site Plans - The plans included in the sale particulars are for identification purposes only and may have been reduced in scale to assist with printing. Any interested parties should check the Title Plan before proceeding to purchase.

Health & Safety Notice - Prospective Purchasers should take all necessary care when making an inspection including wearing suitable clothing. Viewings are taken solely at the risk of those who view and neither the Agents nor the owners of the property take responsibility for any injury however caused.

Viewings - Viewing strictly by appointment only with the selling agents.
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Important Notice - These particulars are set out as a guide only. They are intended to give a fair description of the property but may not be relied upon as a statement or representation of facts. These particulars are produced in good faith but are inevitably subjective and do not form part of any Contract. No persons within Sunderlands have any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to the property. Any plans used in the preparation of these details may have been reduced in scale and any interested parties should check the Title Plan before proceeding to purchase.

Directions - From the City of Hereford proceed south on the A49 (Ross Road) towards Ross-on-Wye. At the roundabout continue on the A49, after approximately 5 miles, at the junction signposted Wormelow, turn right onto the A466. Continue on the A466 for approximately 1 mile until you reach the village of Wormelow. Proceed through the village, the land is situated on the right hand side as you head out of the village and marked by the Agents For Sale board.
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Property details

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

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 101 Development Land listings in West Midlands (1+ acres).

This Property£367,647 / acre
Development Land Average (1+ acres) £159,797 / acre
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Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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Rights & 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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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

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

  • Much Birch CofE Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    176
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • The Steiner Academy Hereford0.9 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 16
    Pupils
    345
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Little Dewchurch CofE Primary School2.7 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    49
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • St Weonard's Academy3.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    38
    Type
    Academy converter
  • King's Caple Primary Academy4.5 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    26
    Type
    Academy converter

Secondary

  • The Steiner Academy Hereford0.9 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 16
    Pupils
    345
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • The Hereford Church of England Academy4.9 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    647
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Christian
  • Kingstone High School5.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    568
    Type
    Academy converter
  • The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School6.7 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,089
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Whitecross Hereford6.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    942
    Type
    Academy converter

* 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

Tesco Hereford Superstore, Belmont, Hertfordshire5.2 miles
Lidl Belmont Road, Belmont, Hertfordshire5.2 miles
Morrisons Daily Hereford The Oval, Hereford5.2 miles

GP surgery

Much Birch Surgery0.8 miles

Pharmacy

Rowlands Pharmacy5.1 miles

Hospital

Hereford County Hospital6.4 miles

Green space

Playing Field18 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

Hereford Rail Station6.6 miles

Nearest bus stop

Tump Inn77 metres

Typical drive times

Monmouth20 min · 11 miles
Mitcheldean24 min · 16 miles
Ross-on-Wye15 min · 9.1 miles
Hereford (city)11 min · 6.6 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

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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