Bleathwood Lodges Country Park, Herefordshire

For Sale by Tender – Starting Bid £750,000

A rare opportunity to acquire a consented, infrastructure-ready holiday lodge development site extending to approximately 12.39 acres, situated on the edge of the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, close to Ludlow.

The site benefits from planning permission for 45 holiday lodges, alongside substantial completed infrastructure works, allowing an incoming purchaser to fast-track development.

There is also clear potential, subject to planning, for a higher-density alternative scheme such as static caravans or an expanded holiday park offering.

Location

The site occupies a highly attractive rural tourism setting on the edge of the Shropshire Hills AONB, approximately 8 miles south-east of Ludlow, a historic and highly sought-after market town.

Ludlow is renowned for its strong tourism economy, food culture, and heritage attractions, including Ludlow Castle and Stokesay Castle, and is often referred to as the “gastronomic capital of Shropshire”.

Regional connections:

28 miles to Shrewsbury

23 miles to Hereford

42 miles to Birmingham

The surrounding area offers extensive leisure and outdoor appeal, including the Clun Valley, Long Mynd, Stiperstones, Carding Mill Valley and The Wrekin, making it a strong year-round destination for domestic tourism.

Description

The site comprises a gently sloping, south-facing development plot extending to approximately 12.39 acres, with far-reaching rural views across the Shropshire / Herefordshire border.

Planning permission is in place for a low-density scheme of 45 holiday lodges, equating to less than 4 lodges per acre.

In our opinion, the site offers clear scope, subject to planning, for a significantly increased density scheme, including static caravans in excess of 100 units or alternative leisure-led development.

The site has been cleared and is ready for immediate development.

Planning

Planning permission: Ref P/194418/F

The consent allows for 45 holiday lodges, subject to standard planning conditions.

A key condition (Condition 12) states:

“No individual shall reside on site in any accommodation hereby permitted for more than 28 consecutive days and no more than for a total of 140 days in any calendar year.”

Interested parties should make their own enquiries in relation to the potential variation of this condition.

Full planning history and supporting documents are available in the data room or via Herefordshire Council planning portal.

Infrastructure

The site benefits from significant completed infrastructure investment, including:

New 450kVa electricity substation installed

New Severn Trent adopted foul water pumping station connected to mains

Mains water connection to site

Site cleared and development ready

These works significantly reduce upfront delivery risk and cost for an incoming developer.

Former Owner’s House

Located at the site entrance, the existing dwelling offers flexible use options:

Conversion to reception / office with staff accommodation above