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  1. Had a look at that, I like it a lot but its like 10 times bigger then any I've seen for sale! I have seen small ones about 50m2 that could fit a simple layout only unfortunately.
  2. Hey guys, I have been toying with the idea of purchasing an old Nissen Hut and converting it making it really modern and open plan, the problem with this is a lot of the ones I have seen are only 50m2 and id be wanting at least 100m2 for a 2 bedroom property. I currently only need 1 bedroom so I could live with 50m2 but for future reasons id want to add at least another 50m2 if not more to make it 2-4 bedrooms. Im assuming planners wouldn't welcome an extension of some sorts, so how about a basement? I have never considered them and I know they aren't common in the UK so im not sure how they're viewed by planners. Cheers guys!
  3. You're very right, my only reservation about building a single storey bungalow is exactly that. I am looking for a plot close to me now as its an hour to London so if I end up working there I won't have to look at changing locations. Also although im only looking to build a 2 bedroom I'd like a plot big enough to build an extension for another 2 bedrooms/bathrooms if needs be in the future, so I expect to live there for a decent amount of time which should prevent any large loss of money. It definitely won't
  4. Oh interesting thankyou, so you're basically being told yes you can build a house here but we need to discuss it - there is then a good chance they will disagree with material choice/building layout when it comes to actual design? The design of the building id want is as simple as anything but I can definitely see planners wanting it out of brick and not being happy with the interior layout thus rejecting it.
  5. Sorry for the posts constantly after eachother guys! Just one last point, I am looking for rural land around quarter/third of an acre.
  6. How in depth is it? so they want to know material specifications and the outline shape for example? or simply what you'd like to build ie 2 storey house and 2 car garage.
  7. This was my thought exactly mate, some councils seem so lenient compared to others. This is why i mentioned land that has had plans accepted for unusual builds, surely this shows leniency? The build I want is definitely not fitting with traditional architecture in this country but its very basic and simple. The 2nd point you made I have certainly thought about, the reason for the design and 2 bedroom specification is lack of cash and not needing the extra space. I am South East looking for links to London so I'm looking at plots for £150k and then would be looking for spend £150k on the build itself. Unless I fall out of love with the property I expect to be there many years and I want a plot that will allow me to do an extension to create another 2 bedrooms/bathroom. I have already had to ignore numerous lovely plots as they are close to listed buildings and traditional materials would be necessary.
  8. Thanks for the response, I never knew that! Will keep that in mind if I find a plot a really like, this is different to outline planning I guess?
  9. Hey mate thanks for responding, I understand outline planning refers to the scale of a property.. could this be used in the sense that anything up to that scale can be built, whether its a 100m2 single storey bungalow or a 100m2 2 storey house?
  10. Hey guys, I hope you're all well. I have given up for now trying to find a way to get planning permission on land I have so I have been scrolling through plots that are being sold with granted planning permission. My question is how easy would this be to change? I have read through some posts already made but I have a few specific questions I'm curious about. - I already have an idea of what a want, a small 100m2 (internal) bungalow but not traditional by all means, more of a long cabin cladded in timber. It would be open plan with 2 bed 2 bath on one side and open living/diner/kitchen on the other. Now most of the lots being sold are for properties with multiple floors, would changing this to a single floor property be problematic? in my head I can see planners saying no due to wasted space or something. - If the application accepted for the land is for a property with unusual styling and not traditional, am I more likely to be accepted to change it? I'm aware of being able to put in a offer subject to planning, i just don't want to be doing this on a whim as it costs both time and money. I'm trying to avoid finding a plot I love but with a building I hate with 0 chance of being able to change it. Thankyou!
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