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I think we've got our heart set on building somewhere in open countryside, with beautiful scenery (and limited neighbours!) Although new to self-building, I am under no illusions that securing planning permission is going to be very challenging, particularly when outside of a settlement boundary. After a couple of nights reading and researching, it seems that a route which would offer a chance of success (apart from knocking down and replacing an existing dwelling already in open countryside), is to apply for planning under Paragraph 80 of the National Planning Policy Framework: "Paragraph 80 of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) provides exceptional circumstances for permitting the construction of isolated dwellings within the countryside. if it is truly outstanding, reflecting the highest standards in architecture, and would help to raise standards of design more generally in rural areas; and would significantly enhance its immediate setting, and be sensitive to the defining characteristics of the local area." I've seen a couple of posts with examples on here, including the stunning design below. - so looks like it can be done. Being realistic...am I chasing a pipe dream here? I am all ears for advice and even alternative suggestions on how to proceed.