House For Sale High Street, Ipswich, IP6

Conversion of existing barn at 9 Manor Road, Elmsett, Suffolk, IP7 6PN

A 0.91-acre redevelopment site occupying a wonderful rural location with consent to convert an existing barn into one residential dwelling

The barn is set in the principal grounds of 9 Manor Road, which is to the north of a dilapidated bungalow which has planning permission for a replacement dwelling.

The subject site spans just under 1 acre, with numerous rudimentary agricultural outbuildings within the new curtilage be cleared. Much of the land is currently of grazing pasture and the boundaries are clearly defined by mainly field hedges.

Prior Approval
The barn has been granted Prior Approval from agricultural use to residential under the General Permitted Development Order (Class Q).

The proposal briefly comprises a detached 2 storey conversion with a floor area amounting to about 239.2 sq.m (2,574 sq.ft). The accommodation schedule provides – entrance hall and inner hall, cloak room, kitchen / breakfast room, family room, study / ground floor bedroom with ensuite, landing, three double bedrooms (with one ensuite) and a bathroom.

An existing driveway will provide independent access onto the adopted highway (Manor Road).

The full Prior Approval notice with 18 conditions, supporting documentation and associated plans are available via the Babergh & Mid Suffolk’s planning portal ( under reference DC/24/00466

The site is located some 1.6 miles north west of the village centre and occupies a tranquil rural setting which abuts grazing paddocks and arable farmland. Elmsett is a popular village about 5 miles from the thriving market town of Hadleigh and 9 miles from Ipswich. The village itself offers a Village Store, public house, primary school, and village hall.

Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Lability
The CIL charge for this proposal is nil.

Purchasers’ Obligations and Considerations
The discharge of all planning conditions and any unilateral undertakings.

Demolition and the appropriate disposal of all buildings which includes asbestos roof coverings to the outbuildings.

Flood Risk
The vast majority of the site lies within Flood Zone 1, which has the lowest risk of flooding. However, the north eastern boundary abuts a tributary to Belstead Brook and this area falls with Flood Zone 3 which poses the greatest risk of flooding. Please refer to the Environment Agency’s flood map for context.

Connection to services
Mains water and electricity require connection. Private sewage plant will need to be installed.