Finding Land for your Self-Build - Your FREE Guide

Landing Your Perfect Plot

A free and comprehensive guide detailing how to find available land and assessing if a plot is viable for your self-build. The guide also outlines Planning Policy and the planning application process.

  • Where to start in your search for the perfect plot and what resources you can use to find it.
  • Understand the basic principles of Planning Policy and how to identify whether the potential land will be usable for planning.
  • Understand what is permitted when demolishing an existing building and rebuilding.
  • Learn what you need to consider when assessing whether your plot meets standards and is viable for your plans.
  • What else you need to consider when assessing the suitability of a plot including previous objections, protected land, and animal rights.
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