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Guide Price£300,000

Norwich, NR3

Key Features

  • Available Now
  • Great Investment Opportunity In Prime Location
  • Planning Permission Approved - 7 New Dwellings
  • Rare & Unique Opportunity
  • Approximate GIA: 511 sqm
  • Freehold

Description

Exciting Development Opportunity in the Heart of Norwich.

Offered to market with the benefit of full planning permission granted. Planning permission approved for erection of 7 dwellings.

18/00077/F - Land at Waggon and Horses Lane Norwich NR3 1HP

SUMMARY:

A prime development plot centrally located at Waggon and Horses Lane, Norwich NR3 1HP, presenting an exceptional opportunity to create seven contemporary dwellings. With planning permission already secured and essential pre-construction activities completed, this project offers the potential for excellent investment returns in a sought-after city centre location.

FULL DESCRIPTION:

Perfectly positioned within Norwich’s vibrant city centre, this exceptional plot at Waggon and Horses Lane is a rare find for developers and investors. Formerly home to the Dell Ballroom dance studio, planning permission (Ref: 18/00077/F) has been fully approved for the erection of seven contemporary dwellings. 2x 2bed house 1x 1bed house, 2x 1 and 2x1 bed flats .

The addition of houses on the site is very unusual for this city centre location and will be very sought after.

The approved design includes carefully considered residential units spread across multiple floors with an internal Gross Internal Area (GIA) of approximately 511 square metres. The planned development integrates sympathetically into the local urban landscape while bringing a modern and attractive residential offering to the area.

Location & Area: Situated centrally within Norwich, this plot offers future residents unparalleled convenience, being just moments walk from the city's extensive range of amenities, cultural venues, shops, restaurants, and public transport connections. Norwich's vibrant atmosphere, coupled with its historical charm, continues to drive strong residential demand.

Planning & Infrastructure: Planning permission includes detailed conditions ensuring the quality of the development, including specifications for external materials, landscaping, and environmental considerations such as bat surveys, ensuring all heritage and ecological aspects are respectfully managed.

The demolition and archaeological survey have already been completed, so there are no further restrictions preventing the start of construction. There is a requirement to consult Building Control regarding protection of the listed rear wall on the neighbouring property, with Condition 1 having already been satisfied.

Additionally, there is a Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) liability of £53,552.34 payable to Norwich City Council, providing infrastructure support to the wider community upon commencement of development.

Important Information for Buyers:

Approved planning application number: 18/00077/F

Full CIL liability of £53,552.34, payable in one instalment 60 days after commencement.

Demolition and archaeological survey completed; no further pre-construction restrictions.

Building Control consultation required regarding the listed rear wall.

Tenure & Pricing: The property is offered on a freehold basis, with an asking price of £325,000.

Summary of Key Points:

Central Norwich location

Planning permission for 7 dwellings. 2x 2bed house 1x 1bed house, 2x 1 and 2x1 bed flats

Approximate GIA: 511 sqm

Community Infrastructure Levy: £53,552.34

Essential pre-construction activities completed

Asking Price: £325,000 (freehold)

Contact My House today to secure this unique development opportunity in one of Norwich's most desirable areas.

Tenure:

Freehold

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Tenure
Freehold
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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

80 Mbps

Superfast

Suitable for

  • HD streaming
  • Video calls
  • Web & social

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

  • Charles Darwin Primary School549 metresNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    465
    Type
    Free schools
  • Magdalen Gates Primary School823 metresOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    194
    Type
    Community school
  • The Free School Norwich874 metresOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    180
    Type
    Free schools
  • Bignold Primary School and Nursery0.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    399
    Type
    Academy converter
  • George White Junior School0.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    7 to 11
    Pupils
    218
    Type
    Academy converter

Secondary

  • Jane Austen College342 metresOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    1,085
    Type
    Free schools
  • Notre Dame High School, Norwich976 metresOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,613
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Sewell Park Academy1.1 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    775
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Hewett Academy1.3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    543
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • The Open Academy1.5 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    529
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Church of England

* 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 London Street Norwich Express, Norwich356 metres
Tesco Norwich Wales Rd Express, Norwich379 metres
Tesco Norwich Westlegate Express, Norwich656 metres

GP surgery

Castle Partnership266 metres

Pharmacy

Boots316 metres

Hospital

Colman Hospital1.5 miles

Green space

Public Park Or Garden167 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

Norwich Rail Station782 metres

Nearest bus stop

Tombland97 metres

Typical drive times

Loddon20 min · 11 miles
Reepham23 min · 13 miles
Wymondham21 min · 10 miles
Norwich (city)5 min · 1.5 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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