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Can the Right to Build help me get through planning?
I have a run-down stable block on part of my land - approximately 200m away from my house and in its own paddock.
I would like to knock-down the stable block, and build a new house in its place.
The structure has water, electric connection and sewage in place. It's not overlooking any neighbours, and I believe a new dwelling would be a big improvement aesthetically.
Is it possible to get planning permission to build a new house there? Once it's finished and ready for us to move in, I would then like to sell my current home.
I'm wondering whether the Right to Build scheme can help with this, and perhaps make us more likely to get planning consent.
I have been told this is possible, but cant find any professional advice.
Many thanks.
One Answer
Planning decisions are made on the basis of local plan policies.
Although a few councils have policies that allow a new dwelling in place of a rural building, as an alternative to conversion, this is rare. If your council does not have such a policy, then it is unlikely that being signed up on the Self-Build Register would carry enough weight to overcome the policy conflict.
Your best bet is to run your idea past the council as a pre-application advice request, as this will flush out both their policy approach to your scheme and their attitude towards the Right to Build.
Mike Dade, Build It expert.