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£375,000

Seamer Road, Southminster

Land size
0.4 acres
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3

Key Features

  • FULL DETAILED PLANNING PERMISSION GRANTED FOR A 2400 SQ FT DETACHED PROPERTY
  • DETACHED GARAGE/WORKSHOP
  • 0.5 ACRE MATURE PLOT
  • PRIVATE NO THROUGH ROAD OVERLOOKING PADDOCKS
  • SOUGHT AFTER POSITION
  • IDEAL SELF BUILD OPPORTUNITY
  • MAINS ELECTRICITY AVAILABLE ON SITE.
  • PLANNING REFERENCE: 21/01141/FUL

Description

GUIDE £375,000 - £400,000. BUILDING PLOT WITH FULL PLANNING PERMISSION...Located down a leafy, unmade, private no through road is this 0.4 acre (36m W x 45m D) building plot. Planning permission has been granted for the erection of a two storey dwelling with accommodation comprising three double bedrooms on the first floor, two en-suites, family bathroom and galleried landing, whilst the ground floor boasts a large entrance hallway, open plan kitchen/family/dining room, two further reception rooms, utility room and cloakroom. Externally there is an independent access, large driveway and 8.5m x 7.2m garage/workshop. the site offers a selection of established trees and hedgerow throughout. There is mains water connected and an old septic tank. Planning permission was granted by appeal on the 24th February 2023. Further information can be found on the Maldon District Council Planning Portal using reference 21/01141/FUL.

Agents Note - In its main the site is clear, there are mature trees and shrubs interspersed throughout, although predominately around the boundaries. The plot does benefit from having a garden storage shed, log cabin with kitchenette and a WC, all of which would be extremely beneficial throughout the build project. There is also a well.

Agents Note - Planning permission granted by appeal decision, ref: 21/01141/FUL using 'Potton Homes' design. Due to copyright, any buyer wishing to build as per plans approved would be required to use Potton Homes for the timber frame part of the build. All other works could be completed by independent means. 'Potton Homes' can supply a 'full turn key' service. The seller is happy to supply any buyer after purchase, quotation and information from a representative at 'Potton Homes'

Alternatively any buyer would have the opportunity to re apply for planning permission using their own design.

Services: - Electricity: There is a telegraph pole sited in the centre of the plot, serving this plot/property only. The seller has has a quotation to remove the telegraph pole and install a new single phase underground connection. Quote expires 27th December 2023. £4202 +VAT.
Water: We are advised by the seller that there is mains water connected to the site.
Drainage: We understand that there is no main drain in the road and therefore a private drainage system would be required. (subject to building control agreement)
Gas: No mains gas available on site.

Village Of Southminster - Southminster is a thriving village benefiting from its rail links into London Liverpool Street Station. The village offers a local primary school, day nursery and pre-school whilst schooling for older children is available in the nearby towns of Burnham-on-Crouch, Maldon and South Woodham Ferrers. There is a local park with an establish tennis club and various sports and social clubs. Shopping facilities include 3 convenience stores, a post office, traditional butcher, coffee shop, hairdressers, doctor's surgery, pharmacy, vet, takeaways and public houses.

Agents Notes: - These particulars do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. All measurements are approximate. No responsibility is accepted as to the accuracy of these particulars or statements made by our staff concerning the above property. We have not tested any apparatus or equipment therefore cannot verify that they are in good working order. Any intending purchaser must satisfy themselves as to the correctness of such statements within these particulars. All negotiations to be conducted through Church and Hawes. No enquiries have been made with the local authorities pertaining to planning permission or building regulations. Any buyer should seek verification from their legal representative or surveyor.
MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale
REFERRALS: As an integral part of the community and over many years, we have got to know the best professionals for the job. If we recommend one to you, it will be in good faith that they will make the process as smooth as can be. Please be aware that some of the parties that we recommend (certainly not the majority) may on occasion pay us a referral fee up to £200. You are under no obligation to use a third party we have recommended.

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Date Posted
2026-01-29

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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
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

1.8 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

  • St Leonard's Church of England Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    258
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Church of England
  • St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Burnham-on-Crouch1.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    246
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Burnham-on-Crouch Primary School2 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    421
    Type
    Community school
  • Maylandsea Primary School2.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    217
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Christchurch Church of England Primary School3.7 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    109
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • Ormiston Rivers Academy1.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,103
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • The King Edmund School6.2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    1,318
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Lift Greensward7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,605
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Plume School7.5 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,789
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Cecil Jones Academy7.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,159
    Type
    Academy sponsor led

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

Morrisons Daily Southminster High Street, Southminster1 mile
Spar - Woodfords Garage Burnham, Burnham-on-Crouch1.1 miles
Co-op Burnham Foodstore, Burnham-on-Crouch1.7 miles

GP surgery

William Fisher Med.Ctr.1 mile

Pharmacy

Reliance Pharmacy1 mile

Hospital

Rochford Community Hospital6.7 miles

Green space

Public Park Or Garden872 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

Southminster Rail Station1.2 miles

Nearest bus stop

Bullfinch Corner685 metres

Typical drive times

Maldon17 min · 9.8 miles
Southminster3 min · 1.6 miles
Burnham-on-Crouch5 min · 2.6 miles
Chelmsford (city)30 min · 22 miles
South Woodham Ferrers14 min · 8.8 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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