Cucumber Lane, Weston NR34
East of England
£550,000
Listed on 04/09/2026
Listed on 04/09/2026
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A 0.78-acre former farm site in a rural setting near Weston, with planning permission granted under East Suffolk reference DC/25/0606/ful for demolition of the existing agricultural buildings and construction of four barn-style homes with garaging. The existing buildings are to be cleared as part of the approved scheme. Water and electricity connections are reported to be available nearby, and the sellers indicate that further land may be available by separate negotiation. The site is freehold and is a few miles south of Beccles, which offers shops and supermarkets. Norwich is around 20 miles away, with access to the Suffolk coast. The listing states that no Community Infrastructure Levy is payable. Planning conditions, services, demolition requirements and the scope of the consent should be checked before proceeding.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
39out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity
Confidence: LOW
This is a substantial rural development project rather than a house renovation: the 0.78-acre former farm site has consent for demolition and four barn-style homes, with proposed plans and the site layout shown. The countryside setting near Beccles, freehold status and stated zero CIL are notable positives, while the existing buildings and hardstanding make this a heavy clearance and build programme.
The WHOTS score is 39/100 (E, Low Opportunity), reflecting limited condition and fundamentals information and insufficient data to assess renovation economics. Floor area is missing, so value against local £/sqf cannot yet be judged. Verify the planning consent, conditions and implementation requirements, along with service connections, before assessing the scheme further.
Key opportunities
- Rework the former farmyard into the four consented barn-style homes, using the proposed plans and site layout as a starting point.
- Shape the scheme around the rural setting, with planned garden areas and garaging; further land may also be available by separate negotiation.
- The stated zero CIL and freehold status are useful features to verify as part of assessing the consent and delivery route.
Key risks
- Multiple former farm buildings are stated to require demolition, with extensive hardstanding and clearance; plan for a full site-clearance and multi-home build programme, not a cosmetic refresh.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Beccles Rail Station
1.6 miles
Train · Beccles
Brampton (Suffolk) Rail Station
3.3 miles
Train · Brampton
Oulton Broad South Rail Station
5.8 miles
Train · Oulton Broad
Somerleyton Rail Station
5.9 miles
Train · Somerleyton
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