Replacement dwelling at 9 Manor Road, Elmsett

Replacement dwelling at 9 Manor Road, Elmsett, Suffolk, IP7 6PN

A 0.32-acre redevelopment site occupying a wonderful rural location with full planning permission for a detached, four-bedroom house and double garage

The existing residential dwelling and its immediate gardens to 9 Manor Road is the subject land to be conveyed, which is set to the front of the site (south) as illustrated. The existing dwelling to be demolished is a dilapidated post WW2 prefabricated bungalow, with rudimentary agricultural outbuildings within the new curtilage be cleared.

Planning
The approved dwelling briefly comprises a detached 1.5 storey house, built to traditional style with a floor area amounting to about 226 sq.m (2,432 sq.ft). The accommodation schedule provides - hall, living room, kitchen / breakfast room, utility room, dining room, study, garden / sun room, cloakroom, landing, four double bedrooms (with two ensuite and dressing room) and a family bathroom.

A new independent driveway will join the adopted highway (Manor Road) and to east of the main dwelling is a proposed detached garage (providing an additional 66 sq.m (667 sq.ft) which includes an office / studio above.

The full planning notice with 18 conditions, supporting documentation and associated plans are available via the Babergh & Mid Suffolk’s planning portal ( under reference DC/23/04571

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 is based on £115 per sq.m and for this proposal the charge is in the region of £46,457. Babergh District Council is the CIL charging authority, and the site falls within a “High” Charging Zone.

The initial charging rate was set at £115 per square metre in 2016, and is subject to indexation, therefore potential purchasers should make their own enquiries direct to Babergh District Council to ascertain the current prevailing rate of charge.

Purchasers intending to construct homes for their own occupation can apply to the Local Authority for exemption from the CIL Levy but must remain in residence for a minimum of 3 years.

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 plot lies within Flood Zone 1, which has the lowest risk of fluvial flooding.

Connection to services
Mains water and electricity are on site. Foul drainage via septic tank, which will require replacement.

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