Land at Bedwell Road, Elsenham, CM22 6UD

A prime residential development opportunity in Elsenham, Essex.

Approved outline planning permission for up to 240 dwellings, including 40% affordable housing, with all matters reserved except access.
Site area of c. 32.11 acres (13.7 ha)
Offers sought on an ‘Unconditional’ basis by 12 noon on Wednesday 18th November 2026
For sale by Informal Tender

DESCRIPTION

The site is located on the northern edge of Elsenham and occupies a broadly triangular parcel of land bounded by the established settlement edge to the south, the M11 motorway corridor to the west and the West Anglia Main Line railway to the east.

The land comprises approximately 32.11 acres (13 ha) of predominantly arable farmland, with fields divided by ditches, trees and shrubbery.

A public right of way runs from Bedwell Road to the south, along the western boundary, and bisects the site from west to east.

TITLE INFORMATION

The Freehold offered for sale is held under the following title numbers EX772568 & EX803741. Further Title information is contained within the Data Room.

The site is to be sold freehold with Vacant Possession.

EASEMENTS, WAYLEAVES & RIGHTS OF WAY

The site is offered subject to, and with the benefit or burden of all existing rights of way, wayleaves and easements whether or not specifically referred to in these sales particulars.

VAT

Prospective purchasers should be aware that the purchase price will be subject to VAT and all offers should be clearly stated as a figure plus VAT.

SERVICES

More information is included within the Data Room, but prospective purchasers are advised to make and rely upon their own enquiries with the relevant service providers.

PLANNING

The site is situated in the planning jurisdiction of Uttlesford District Council.

The site benefits from Outline Planning Permission (ref. UTT/24/0543/OP) for the erection of up to 240 dwellings with public open space, landscaping, SuDS, and access. All matters are reserved except for access.

Approval was granted following an appeal (ref. APP/C1570/W/25/3370631).

A Section 96A amendment (ref. UTT/26/0997/NMA) has been approved to correct the surface water discharge rates in Condition 6, with no material change to the consented scheme.

A full suite of planning information is contained within the Data Room.

LETTERS OF RELIANCE

The list of external reports and surveys listed on the schedule contained within the Data Room. The Purchaser is required to confirm, as part of their offer submission, that the form of the Letters are agreed as no amendments will be considered.

DATA ROOM

Access to the Data Room containing all relevant sales information, technical reports and planning information is available on request via the Selling Agent.

BIDDING GUIDELINES

Offers should be submitted by midday on Wednesday 18th November, in accordance with the directions within the Bidding Guidelines.

METHOD OF SALE

Offers are invited via the Informal Tender method of sale with rights reserved to conclude marketing through this process.

Prospective purchasers are directed to the Sales Summary and Bidding Guidelines available within the Data Room for further details.

INSPECTIONS

Inspections should be arranged by prior appointment with the Selling Agent.