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Uttoxeter Road, Foston, Derbyshire

East Midlands

£130,000

Listed on 23/08/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
N/A
Type
Plot

Description

This building plot presents a unique opportunity with full planning permission already granted for a three-bedroom bungalow. Located in Foston, South Derbyshire, the site offers key utility connections that have been prepared for immediate construction. The approved plans allow purchasers to start building without needing to submit new applications, facilitating a smoother development process. The plot benefits from existing electricity and water connections, alongside an application for drainage connection, which will greatly expedite the construction timeline. Notably, the bungalow will feature its own dedicated entrance, separate from the current owners’ property. This ensures that the new home has exclusive access to the existing dropped kerb driveway. It's important to adhere strictly to the approved construction guidelines; no dormer windows are permitted, and the building must maintain a distance of at least one meter from the boundary adjoining the neighboring property. Prospective buyers need to clear the site and provide necessary boundary fencing as outlined in planning conditions. The picturesque setting of Foston combines rural charm with good local amenities found in nearby Hatton, including shops and transportation links to Derby and Burton upon Trent. This combination of planning certainty and practical infrastructure makes this plot particularly appealing for those eager to embark on a new build project.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

37out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity

Confidence: LOW

At £130,000, this is a proposed new-build opportunity rather than a renovation of an existing house: the submitted planning documents describe permission for a three-bedroom bungalow, and the plot has visible road access, hardstanding and electricity and water connections in place. The site itself is unfinished, with uneven ground and existing structures to clear, so the project is about preparing the plot and delivering the approved build. The planning permission, plans, conditions, title and service arrangements should all be checked before proceeding.

The overall score is low, with limited economics data and no usable floor area, so value against local £/sqf cannot yet be judged. The appeal is the chance to create a new home on a plot with some groundwork already addressed, but it calls for a substantial build programme rather than a cosmetic refresh.

Key opportunities

  • Deliver the proposed three-bedroom bungalow to the approved plans, creating a new home rather than adapting an existing layout.
  • Make use of the visible road access, dedicated entrance arrangement and existing hardstanding as part of the site setup.
  • Shape the bare plot through site preparation and landscaping, with boundary fencing forming part of the finished scheme.

Key risks

  • An undeveloped plot with uneven ground, an existing garage/outbuilding and covered structure — allow for clearance, site preparation and a substantial new-build programme, not a cosmetic refresh.

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Location

Uttoxeter Road, Foston, Derbyshire
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Tutbury & Hatton Rail Station

    1.1 miles

    Train · Hatton

  • Burton-on-Trent Rail Station

    5.4 miles

    Train · Burton upon Trent

  • Willington Rail Station

    5.8 miles

    Train · Willington

  • Uttoxeter Rail Station

    6.9 miles

    Train · Uttoxeter

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

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£531
Based on a loan of £97,500 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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