Fakenham Road, Morton on the Hill

VIEWING STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT ONLY! Boasting plenty of potential is this truly unique property, currently a dilapidated three bedroom detached house, and a double-skin brick-built outbuilding situated on a approx. 1.9 Acre plot in the highly sought-after area of Morton-on-the-Hill.

This property boasts development opportunity, and we have sought independent advice regarding potential planning from a highly regarded local architect and have been advised of the following:

Countryside Designation:
Morton-on-the-Hill is classed as Countryside under the Joint Core Strategy (JCS Policy 17) and the Greater Norwich Local Plan (GNLP Policy 7.4). It has no defined settlement limit, which generally restricts new housing to small-scale, sensitive infill or replacement dwellings.

No Five-Year Housing Land Supply:
Broadland Council currently cannot demonstrate a five-year housing land supply, which engages the presumption in favour of sustainable development under NPPF Paragraph 11(d). This potentially increases flexibility for windfall or infill developments.

Affordable Housing Thresholds:
Developments of more than 0.5 hectares and/or more than five dwellings are subject to affordable housing contributions. Keeping the site below this threshold (e.g. 5 units)
If considering a larger scheme, the site would exceed the 0.5ha threshold, triggering affordable housing requirements and increased scrutiny. Given the rural setting and policy position, such a scheme may be harder to justify without strong local support or clear housing need.
Agent Note: Please be advised that this is advise from a registered architect and no pre-applications or planning applications have been submitted at this time.

Situation
Nestled in the picturesque Norfolk Countryside, Morton on the Hill is a tranquil village located about 8 miles northwest of Norwich. The village is just a short drive from the City of Norwich and offers a frequent bus service into the City. Morton on the Hill enjoys good road links via the A1067 and NDR and Norwich International Airport is within easy reach.

Directions
From Reepham Market Place proceed in the direction of Dereham and turn left at the crossroads onto School Road. Continue along into Whitwell, go passed the Bug Parc on Nowhere Lane. At the junction turn left onto A1067, go through the Village of Lenwade and continue for approximately 3 miles into the village of Morton on the Hill. The property will be found on the left hand side clearly marked by Parsons and Company 'For Sale' Board just after Synergy House.

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