Knockin Heath, Oswestry, Shropshire
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2
Key Features
- Planning permission for a substantial detached family home
- Sought-after rural hamlet of Knockin Heath
- Generous residential building plot
- Attractive countryside setting with open rural views
- Excellent opportunity for a self-build or bespoke family home
- Convenient access to Oswestry, Shrewsbury and the A5 road network
- Peaceful village location with excellent commuter links
- Enjoying an enviable position overlooking the Shropshire countryside
- Rare opportunity to create a bespoke home in a desirable rural setting
Description
An excellent opportunity to acquire a residential building plot situated in the popular rural hamlet of Knockin Heath, offering the chance to construct a substantial detached family home in an attractive countryside setting.
The plot benefits from full planning permission and occupies a pleasant position with open aspects over the surrounding Shropshire countryside, whilst remaining conveniently located for the market towns of Oswestry and Shrewsbury and offering excellent access to the A5 road network.
This is an ideal purchase for self-builders, developers or those wishing to create a bespoke family home in a peaceful village location.
The Plot
The plot extends to approximately 746m2 or thereabouts and is offered with the benefit of full planning permission for the erection of a detached dwelling with associated parking and gardens (purchasers should satisfy themselves regarding the approved plans and conditions). The proposed dwelling has been thoughtfully designed to provide spacious, modern accommodation suitable for contemporary family living. Please note that it is our understanding as the selling agent that the driveway will be split down the centre with each plot having a right of way over the entrance section of the neighbouring plot.
Location
Knockin Heath is a desirable rural hamlet surrounded by beautiful Shropshire countryside. The nearby village of Knockin offers a primary school, village hall and public house, whilst the thriving market town of Oswestry provides an excellent range of shopping, leisure and educational facilities.
The historic county town of Shrewsbury is approximately 18 miles away, offering further retail, dining and rail connections.
The nearby A5 provides straightforward access towards Wrexham, Chester, Telford and the national motorway network.
Planning Permission
The property is offered with the benefit of full planning permission for the erection of a detached dwelling.
Planning documentation, approved plans and supporting information are available upon request or can be viewed via Shropshire Council's Planning Portal using the reference 25/03790/FUL
Services
Prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries regarding the availability and connection of mains electricity, water, drainage and telecommunications.
Local Authority
Shropshire Council.
Directions
From Oswestry, proceed south on the A5 before taking the turning towards Knockin. Continue through the village and follow the signs for Knockin Heath. The building plot will be found adjacent to Mulberry Cottage and will be identified by our For Sale board.
Tenure
Freehold
Agent's Note
All prospective purchasers are advised to make their own enquiries with the local authority and utility providers regarding planning conditions, services, boundaries and any associated development costs. Measurements, boundaries and site areas are approximate and are provided for guidance purposes only. Community infrastructure Levy would not be payable, providing the purchaser is building the property for their own use and intend to reside at the property for the required length of time.
The plot is sold subject to overage provisions which is reflected in the marketing price. A copy of the transfer setting out the terms of overage is available upon request and the successful buyer will be required to enter into a deed of covenant binding them to the overage terms.
Viewing
Strictly by appointment through the selling agents.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
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- Date Posted
- 2026-08-08
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
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- Water
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- Heating
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- Broadband
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- Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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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
10 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre · available to 67% of premises
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
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
- Kinnerley Church of England Primary School and Nursery1.1 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 82
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery1.9 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 112
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School and Nursery2.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 122
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- West Felton Church of England Primary School and Nursery3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 167
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Baschurch CofE Primary School4.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 193
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- The Corbet School4.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 691
- Type
- Academy converter
- The Marches School6.6 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,346
- Type
- Academy converter
- Lakelands Academy8.8 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 590
- Type
- Academy converter
- St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community)9.8 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 16
- Pupils
- 703
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Mary Webb School and Science College9.8 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 632
- 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
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
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
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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
Planning map: Flood Zone 1.
Surface water
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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165, Welsh Bridge, Frankwell, Shrewsbury, SY3 8LG
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