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Guide Price£250,000

Fakenham Road, Great Witchingham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR9

Land size
0.34 acres

Key Features

  • Rare development opportunity in the always sought after village of Great Witchingham
  • Generous 0.34-acre plot set within the grounds of a larger property currently being sold
  • Outline planning permission granted for the construction of two detached bungalows
  • CIL tax already paid on one of the plots – a valuable head start for any purchaser
  • Planning Reference: 20202317 – further details available via Broadland District Council’s planning portal
  • Peaceful setting with easy access to Norwich, Reepham and A1067, ideal for commuters or families
  • Attractive semi-rural position surrounded by countryside and character homes
  • Perfect for developers, investors or self-builders seeking a bespoke project in a prime village
  • Excellent potential for multi-generational living or small-scale development
  • A truly unique and rarely available opportunity in one of Norfolk’s most desirable locations

Description

Nestled in the heart of the always sought after village of Great Witchingham, this exceptional 0.34-acre plot presents a truly unique opportunity for those looking to create something special in one of Norfolk most desirable rural settings.

Enjoying a peaceful position within the grounds of a larger property currently being sold, this attractive parcel of land already benefits from outline planning permission for two detached bungalows, making it ideal for anyone seeking a small-scale development, a multi-generational living setup, or an investment opportunity in a prime Norfolk location.

The CIL payment has already been made for one of the plots, offering a valuable saving and a head start for any future buyer. With planning reference 20202317 available to view on Broadland District Council’s planning portal, full details of the approved site layout can easily be accessed.

Set within the tranquil countryside yet within easy reach of local amenities, Norwich city centre, and the A1067, Great Witchingham remains a firm favourite for those wanting a blend of rural charm and convenience. Opportunities such as this, with permission already in place and in such a sought-after village are incredibly rare to find.

Whether you’re a developer, an investor, or someone looking to design and build your dream bungalow, this superb plot offers endless potential in a location that will always be in demand.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
TBC
Date Posted
2026-01-28

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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Garden
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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

5.5 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 Witchingham Church of England Primary Academy370 metresNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    70
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Lyng Church of England Primary Academy1.8 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    87
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Reepham Primary School2.6 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    235
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Hockering Church of England Primary Academy3.5 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    30
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Bawdeswell Community Primary School3.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    85
    Type
    Academy sponsor led

Secondary

  • Reepham High School and College2.4 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    959
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Taverham High School4.4 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,254
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Dereham Neatherd High School6.8 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,079
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Ormiston Victory Academy6.8 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,517
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Northgate High School7.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,203
    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

Budgens Lenwade, Lenwade523 metres
Spar - Reepham, Reepham, Norfolk2.8 miles
Co-op Reepham, Reepham, Norfolk3.1 miles

GP surgery

Reepham & Aylsham Medical Practice2.9 miles

Pharmacy

Motts Pharmacy2.8 miles

Hospital

Dereham Hospital6.9 miles

Green space

Playing Field117 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

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Getting Around

Nearest station

Norwich Rail Station11 miles

Nearest bus stop

Morse Close29 metres

Typical drive times

Aylsham17 min · 11 miles
Dereham16 min · 11 miles
Hingham21 min · 14 miles
Reepham5 min · 3.5 miles
Norwich (city)21 min · 12 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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