New member looking for some tips!

[men5j2s]

Hi, 

 

This forum is a treasure trove for self builders! congrats and thanks!

 

My question is not around self building just yet, though it remains a life ambition.

 

I am currently living in a 2 bed bungalow in between 2/3 story Victorian Semis on a main road with no drive way. Land is roughly 1m above street level.

 

I intend to apply to get vehicle access to my property, but this is very unlikely to be granted (though I have the space on the plot).

 

If it doesn't come through, then theres no future for me in this property and I will turn my attention to maximising financial return when I sell.

 

My considerations are to apply for permission to build a large family home 2 or 3 bed just like the neighbours (but mine would be detached), OR apply to erect flats. flats wouldn't be a big commercial development, but likely 2 or 3 maisonettes (2 beds); again there are lots of these on my road (conversions).

 

Does anyone have any advice for me? would obtaining planning permission for flats give me significant return? or would I have to see the build through to make any money?

 

I there is a more specific forum for my question, please point in me in that direction.

 

Thanks in advance.

 

 

[Temp]

Its quite hard to make money actually building houses, I'd suggest most of your gain would be planning gain.

 

Parking is likely to ge a planning issue?

Edited January 18, 2021 by Temp