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Land North of Leys Hills, Bishopswood, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9

Key Features

  • * Prime freehold development plot on Leys Hill, a highly regarded rural address on the edge of Walford
  • * A rare opportunity to create two high quality contemporary homes in an elevated setting
  • * Full planning permission granted (Ref. P240309/F) for two detached four bedroom residences
  • * Each proposed home extends to approx. 1,969 sq ft of generous, well planned accommodation
  • * Architect designed scheme responding sensitively to the rural landscape
  • * Contemporary open plan living with extensive glazing and countryside views
  • * Flexible layouts suitable for modern family life and home working
  • * Private parking, landscaped gardens and defined plot boundaries within the approved plans
  • * Peaceful rural position close to the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
  • * Excellent access to Ross-on-Wye, key road networks and wider regional connections

Description

An exceptional opportunity for developers or private self-builders, this prime plot on Leys Hill offers full planning consent (Ref. P240309/F) for the construction of two architect designed contemporary four-bedroom houses - each delivering approximately 1,969 sq ft of stylish, modern accommodation. builders, this prime plot on Leys Hill offers full planning consent (Ref. P240309/F) for the construction of two architect designed contemporary four bedroom houses - each delivering approximately 1,969 sq ft.

Set within a highly regarded elevated position on the outskirts of Walford, the site provides a superb canvas for two substantial, design led homes. The approved proposals have been thoughtfully conceived to work with the landscape, incorporating clean architectural lines and extensive glazing to maximise natural light and showcase the far reaching countryside views. led homes. The approved reaching countryside views.

Both dwellings are arranged over two floors with open plan kitchen, dining and living spaces forming the social heart of each home. Generous proportions, strong indoor-outdoor connections and flexible room layouts create an environment well-suited to contemporary family living, entertaining and home working. The accommodation is complemented by landscaped gardens, private parking and clearly defined plot boundaries, ensuring both separation and an overall sense of openness across the site. plan kitchen, dining and living spaces forming the social heart of each home. Generous proportions, strong indoor-outdoor connections and flexible room layouts create an environment well suited to contemporary family living, entertaining and home working. The accommodation is complemented by landscaped gardens, private parking and clearly defined plot boundaries, ensuring both separation and an overall sense of openness across the site.

Opportunities to secure development land of this calibre in such an established rural setting are increasingly scarce. This plot offers a compelling prospect for those wishing to deliver two high specification new homes in a location known for its beauty, tranquillity and enduring long term desirability. specification new homes in a location known for its beauty, tranquillity and enduring long term desirability.

The scheme is offered with the benefit of the approved plans and subject to the relevant planning conditions.

Location:
Elevated Rural Living Close to the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Leys Hill enjoys a particularly attractive position on the edge of Walford, combining peaceful countryside surroundings with excellent accessibility. The area lies close to the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - a landscape celebrated for its dramatic scenery, wooded valleys and riverside paths
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The popular market town of Ross on Wye is just a short distance away, offering independent shops, cafés, restaurants, schools and a vibrant community spirit. Transport connections are a key advantage, with direct access to the A40 providing routes to Hereford, Monmouth and Gloucester, and onward links to the M50 and M5 for travel to the Midlands, Bristol and South Wales. Rail services in the surrounding area offer further connectivity. on Wye is just a short distance away, offering independent shops, cafés, restaurants, schools and a vibrant community spirit. Transport connections are a key advantage, with direct access to the A40 providing routes to Hereford, Monmouth and Gloucester, and onward links to the M50 and M5 for travel to the Midlands, Bristol and South Wales. Rail services in the surrounding area offer further connectivity.

Leys Hill strikes the perfect balance - rural living, uninterrupted views, and effortless access to amenities and transport networks.

Additional Land
An extra 1.3 acres is available by separate negotiation at £100,000. Full details are available from the agent.

Services
Mains electricity and water are available for connection. Air Source Heat Pumps are proposed for each dwelling. Drainage to connect to a private system. Interested parties should undertake their own enquiries.

Planning
Full planning consent granted by Herefordshire Council: P240309/F.

Tenure
Freehold with vacant possession on completion.

Directions: From Ross-on-Wye, head south on the A40 towards Monmouth and leave the dual carriageway at Whitchurch, following signs for Goodrich and Symonds Yat (East). Continue to Kerne Bridge and turn right onto the B4234. Follow the road for a short distance before turning onto Leys Hill, where the land is located in this peaceful elevated setting. From Monmouth, take the A40 towards Ross-on-Wye and exit at Whitchurch, following signs for Goodrich and Symonds Yat (East). Continue to Kerne Bridge and turn right onto the B4234. Proceed along the road and turn onto Leys Hill, where the plot is positioned nearby. What3Words: reception.handlebar.cheaper Postcode: HR9 5QU

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Tenure
Freehold
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Date Posted
2026-06-18

Utilities & Restrictions

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Rights & Restrictions

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Parking
Parking Available
Garden
Garden

Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

1.8 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre · available to 21% of premises

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

OutdoorsIndoorsEE Good GoodO2 Good NoneThree Good NoneVodafone Limited None

Predicted 4G and 5G signal; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Goodrich CofE Primary School0.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    155
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Walford Nursery & Primary School1.2 milesOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    182
    Type
    Community school
  • English Bicknor Church of England Primary School2.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    48
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Whitchurch CofE Primary School2.3 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    127
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Ruardean Church of England Primary School2.4 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    76
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy3.9 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,274
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Five Acres High School4.2 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    786
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Dene Magna and Sixth Form5.1 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,020
    Type
    Academy converter
  • SGS Forest High School5.5 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    255
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre9.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    976
    Type
    Academy converter

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Budgens Whitchurch, Ganarew2.8 miles
EG - OTM - Nant, Ganarew2.8 miles
Spar - Ross On Wye, Bridstow3.2 miles

GP surgery

Pendeen Surgery3 miles

Pharmacy

Cohens Chemist3 miles

Hospital

Ross Community Hospital3.1 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Lydney Rail Station11 miles

Nearest bus stop

Hazelhurst442 metres

Typical drive times

Coleford16 min · 7.7 miles
Monmouth13 min · 7.7 miles
Cinderford16 min · 7.2 miles
Ross-on-Wye9 min · 4.3 miles
Hereford (city)29 min · 18 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Very low risk

Planning map: Flood Zone 1.

Surface water

Very low risk

These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.

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