Ipswich, Suffolk · IP9
Holbrook
Asking price
A fantastic opportunity to acquire a parcel of land approximately 0.3 acre (STS) with outline planning permission granted for a single storey dwelling, in the beautiful village of Holbrook.
The land is situated to the rear of an existing property and full details of the plans and reports can be located on the Babergh District council website under reference DC/22/03089.
www.planning.baberghmidsuffolk.gov.uk/online-applications
LOCATION
The plot at Orchard Lea enjoys a pleasant setting on the edge of Holbrook, one of the most sought after villages in south Suffolk. There is an active community and a good range of local amenities, including a village stores/post office, doctors’ surgery, and sports centre. In addition to a primary and high school, Holbrook is home to the Royal Hospital School, whilst Ipswich High School is situated in the nearby village of Woolverstone.
The Stour and Orwell estuaries, with marinas at Shotley and Woolverstone, together with Alton Water …
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A fantastic opportunity to acquire a parcel of land approximately 0.3 acre (STS) with outline planning permission granted for a single storey dwelling, in the beautiful village of Holbrook.
The land is situated to the rear of an existing property and full details of the plans and reports can be located on the Babergh District council website under reference DC/22/03089.
www.planning.baberghmidsuffolk.gov.uk/online-applications
LOCATION
The plot at Orchard Lea enjoys a pleasant setting on the edge of Holbrook, one of the most sought after villages in south Suffolk. There is an active community and a good range of local amenities, including a village stores/post office, doctors’ surgery, and sports centre. In addition to a primary and high school, Holbrook is home to the Royal Hospital School, whilst Ipswich High School is situated in the nearby village of Woolverstone.
The Stour and Orwell estuaries, with marinas at Shotley and Woolverstone, together with Alton Water Reservoir, provide a wide variety of water sport opportunities, whilst the county town of Ipswich is just 6 miles to the north offering a full range of shopping, commercial and recreational facilities.
ACCESS
Access to the plot will be via a right-of-way across the neighbouring driveway.
DIRECTIONS (IP9 2QT)
From Ipswich travel in a southerly direction on the B1456 signed to Shotley. Pass under the Orwell Bridge and along the river bank, climb the hill and proceed through Freston. Turn right at the water tower and proceed towards Holbrook, continue through the bends where Orchard Lea can be found on the left-hand side, with the access to the plot on the right.
PROPERTY INFORMATION
Services: No services are currently connected, the mains water runs in the village street. The buyer will be responsible for the investigation and connection of services to the plot.
Community Infrastructure Levy: It is understood that the plot will be liable for CIL in the instance it is sold within 3 years. The buyer should satisfy themselves on the liability.
Viewing: It is requested that the viewings are made by appointment with the agents Jackson-Stops.
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3.3 milesto Wrabness Rail Station
Approximate straight-line distance · DfT NaPTAN · 13 Sept 2026Background air quality
- Fine particles · PM₂.₅
- 6.8 µg/m³ · Above the WHO guideline · well within the UK legal limit
- Nitrogen dioxide · NO₂
- 6.7 µg/m³ · Meets the WHO guideline
Annual background levels. For scale: the WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ for PM₂.₅ and 10 for NO₂; the UK legal limit is 20 and 40. Lower is better; this is a 1 km model, not a reading at the door.
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