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North & South Barns, Layer Hall Farm, Church Road, Layer-de-la-Haye, Essex, CO2 0ET

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£1,395,000
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PROPERTY TYPE

Land

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Key features

  • Freehold
  • Strictly by appointment with the Auctioneers

Description

FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION ON THURSDAY, 9TH OCTOBER 2025 AT 12.00PM NOON. LIVE STREAMED VIA DEDMAN GRAY WEBSITE. BIDDING AVAILABLE BY TELEPHONE, PROXY AND ONLINE

DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY: A COLLECTION OF AGRICULTURAL BUILDINGS WITH PERMISSION GRANTED TO CONVERT TO 9 X RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS
Layer Hall Barns sits in a commanding and elevated position and comprises a collection of former agricultural barns with permission granted for the conversion and redevelopment into nine residential dwellings. Set within a semi-rural location on the edge of the village, the site offers a rare chance for developers to deliver a bespoke scheme that blends modern living with countryside character. The approved plans allow for a mix of homes with permission through two applications;

The overall plot size is approximately 3.2 acres (1.3 hectares) as measured by an online mapping service.

For more information relating to the proposed plans please visit the Colchester City Council planning portal using below reference numbers:
South West Barns- Approved -Ref: 232674
The North Eastern Barns-Pending- Ref: 250806



The sale plan is included in the legal pack but this includes the associated garden areas within the above applications and driveways.
South West Barns- Approval for permitted development has been approved for conversion to five residential dwellings totaling 816 m sq.
Plot 1 : approx 438sqm (4 bed)
Plot 2 : approx 94sqm (2 bed)
Plot 3 : approx 100sqm (2 bed)
Plot 4 : approx 100sqm (2 bed)
Plot 5 : approx 84sqm (1 bed)

The North Eastern Barns -Full planning permission has been sought and is expected prior to the auction date, for the change of use and conversion of redundant buildings to provide two 3 bed dwellings and two 4 bed dwellings including the provision of parking, a new internal driveway, landscaping and other associated works.
Plot 1 (east range): approx 180sqm (3 bed)
Plot 2 (north range): approx 197sqm (4 bed)
Plot 3 (north range): approx 290sqm (4 bed)
Plot 4 (west range): approx 170sqm (3 bed)

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North & South Barns, Layer Hall Farm, Church Road, Layer-de-la-Haye, Essex, CO2 0ET

NEAREST STATIONS

Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode
  • Marks Tey Station3.9 miles
  • Colchester Town Station4.2 miles
  • Hythe Station4.8 miles
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