Looking for a building plot can be a real challenge, especially if you don’t have specialist land-finding skills. Most people end up browsing sites like Rightmove or Plotfinder, where many of the available plots already have planning consent in place. This might seem like a convenient solution, but most people dreaming of building their own home are looking for something that reflects their personal tastes and fits the unique needs of their family. That’s where the dilemma comes in and the approved design might not be exactly what you had in mind. So do you have to build the design that’s been approved, or can you apply for something new and different?
Before jumping one way or another, it’s first worth knowing that a building plot is not restricted to…
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Homebuilding & Renovating (Digital) - 1 Issue, December 2024