Land Off Whelp Street, Preston St Mary, Lavenham, CO10
East of England
£200,000
Listed on 14/10/2026
Listed on 14/10/2026
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A former agricultural Nissen hut in a rural position near Preston St Mary, offered with full planning permission for conversion to one dwelling and construction of a new vehicular access and driveway. The site includes the existing blockwork building with its curved corrugated roof, a cart shed on the western boundary and a substantial area of hardstanding. Water and electricity are accessible on site. The approved access onto Whelp Street will require excavation to address the difference in level between the site and the highway.
The building measures approximately 20 metres by 4.5 metres. The plot is bordered by mature trees and hedgerows, with open countryside views, and further land may be available by separate negotiation. Lavenham is around three miles away, with Stowmarket and Bury St Edmunds also within reach. Stowmarket station provides rail services to London Liverpool Street. Planning was granted by Babergh District Council in July 2026; prospective purchasers should verify the permission, approved plans and implementation requirements.
WHOTS analysis
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An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
40out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity
Confidence: LOW
This is a distinctive conversion project: planning permission is stated to be in place to turn the former Nissen hut into one dwelling, with a new access and driveway also approved. The secluded countryside setting, mature boundary planting and generous hardstanding give the scheme a clear starting point, while the cleared site and proposed patio offer scope to shape the outdoor space.
The photos show an agricultural building rather than a finished home: the timber doors are weathered, and the curved roof and wider structure need assessing. The asking price is £200,000, but floor area is missing, so value versus local £/sq ft cannot yet be judged. The WHOTS score is 40/100 (E, Low Opportunity), reflecting limited condition and economics data; the location is a relative strength.
Key opportunities
- Convert the long, narrow Nissen hut into the permitted single dwelling, subject to verifying the planning details and delivery requirements.
- Create a private rural setting around the home, making use of mature trees, hedgerows and open countryside views.
- Turn the cleared hardstanding into a more finished outdoor space, with the proposed patio shown in the CGI as a starting point.
Key risks
- The weathered building, curved corrugated roof and lack of an evidenced residential interior make this a substantial conversion programme; assess the structure and budget the work before committing.
- The new approved access requires excavation because of the level difference with the highway, so confirm the practical scope and cost.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Sudbury (Suffolk) Rail Station
7.1 miles
Train · Sudbury
Stowmarket Rail Station
8.4 miles
Train · Stowmarket
Elmswell Rail Station
9.1 miles
Train · Elmswell
Needham Market Rail Station
9.3 miles
Train · Needham Market
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