2.3 Acres of development land with planning consent for 25 units and a further 5 acres with development potential

Totaling over 7 acres on the edge of this popular village, the opportunity comprises 2.3 Acres of development land with the benefit of planning consent for 25 units and a further 5 acres with further development potential. The site therefore represents both an immediate and longer term opportunity.

The Opportunity An excellent opportunity to acquire residential development land located approx. 17 miles from Cambridge and approx. 3 miles from Saffron Walden, a historic market town with a range of amenities. The quintessential Essex village of Debden offers a Primary School (rated 'Good' by OFSTED in 2023), The Plough Pub/Restaurant, playing fields/park with tennis courts and a village Church. Audley End and Newport rail stations are approximately 2 miles away offering direct links to Cambridge and London Liverpool Street with the M11 and A11 offering strong road links.

The land can be defined by three separate sections.
Section highlighted in red- development land with planning consent for 25 properties (15 private and 10 affordable).
Section highlighted in yellow- rated 'Positive' Housing and Employment Land Availability Assessment (HELAA).
Section highlighted in blue- Amenity land which may be suitable for the site's BNG provision.

Planning Details of the existing planning consent can be found on Uttlesford District Council planning portal using reference: UTT/25/1160/DFO Details following outline application UTT/20/0264/OP for the erection of 25 no. private and affordable dwellings - details of access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale.

Consent was granted on 31 July 2025 with condition 1 requiring the site to commence no later than the expiration of two years from the date of the decision.

Tenure & Possession The land is offered for sale with vacant possession.

Method of Sale The land is offered for sale by private treaty as a whole.

Offers are invited to be submitted no later than Friday 21st August.

Viewings The land can be viewed by prior arrangement with the Sole Agents.

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VAT The land is not currently elected for VAT

Wayleaves, Easements, Covenants & Rights Of Way The land is sold subject to and with the benefit of all existing wayleaves, easements, covenants and rights of way whether or not disclosed.

The adjoining agricultural land owner to the West benefits from a right of access for agricultural purposes, at all times, from Thaxted Road.

New Home Values To discuss potential GDV and unit pricing please contact Cheffins New Homes on 01223 271 999

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