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Can I rebuild a wooden log cabin in brick without planning permission?
I’m thinking of purchasing a log cabin but I am concerned about its resale value as wooden buildings are difficult to raise a mortgage against. Can I rebuild the log cabin in bricks and mortar at a later date if I decide to sell without planning permission? I know you need planning permission for demolition but is there any way around this, such as ‘home improvement’ improving the quality of materials used? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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Rebuilding a log cabin as a brick structure would require planning permission. Provided the log cabin has planning permission, then a brick structure may be equally acceptable, depending on scale and design. As a general rule, demolition and replacement is acceptable in principle. Beware though, if the log cabin is one that fits within the definition of a mobile home. Replacement of a mobile structure with a permanent one can prove contentious.
Mike Dade, planning consultant and Build It contributor
