Self-build for beginners INFILL PLOTS

Get the lowdown on what infill plots are, how to find one and the potential benefits and challenges of self-building a home on one

Try and imagine strolling through a bustling village featuring streets lined with houses and gardens. At first glance, it appears every inch of space is occupied, but a closer look reveals a different story. Nestled between these buildings lie small parcels of unused land — perhaps a disused garage between two gardens or an overgrown garden adjacent to a house. Such spaces, often overlooked, are ripe with potential for self-builders. WHAT IS AN INFILL PLOT? In planning terms, turning unused or vacant pieces of land in developed areas into something useful is called infill development. These plots can be a bit awkward — they might be an odd shape or unusually small. But with some clever design, self-builders can turn them into great places to live. Infill plots come in…

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Homebuilding & Renovating (Digital) - 1 Issue, April 2025

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