Sophie94

Hello! Totally new to self building but have been doing lots of research. Basically weighing up the pros and cons of self building or buying our first home. With the market as it is, self build is appealing although we appreciate it will be a much tougher journey with lots of expenses to think about. Currently searching for land in Wiltshire. Does anyone have any advice for land that doesn’t currently have planning permission - how can you even begin to find out whether it would likely have planning accepted without actually submitting planning?! We will also likely have a small holding on the land - it has been suggested that agricultural use can help with planning if you need to be there 24/7 for the animals. Looking at this being a long term project and looking to put a mobile home on the land to start with. Any advice welcome please, even better if you’ve done the same thing in Wiltshire!