New Member - Self Build Dreamer

[dd999]

Hi - I'm a new joiner and wanted to say hi!

 

I've seen so much great advice and help on the forum, I'm sure it's going to be really helpful :)

 

Like I have seen from another recent joiner, my partner and I are self-build dreamers looking for a plot of land in Kent and East and West Sussex - and just like the previous joiner this morning from the same area, we're also finding land with planning permission incredibly rare and incredibly expensive. I guess this is the way of the world at the moment, particularly in the South East!

 

We though are more in the camp of wanting to build a small property (2-3 beds of between 1-2 floors) and with 0.5-2 acres of land.

 

I guess these though are the most desired plots.

 

Anyway I hope to be able to learn more about the process, and contribute as much as I can :)

 

[Temp]

Welcome to the forum.

 

0.5-2 acres is a very large plot, presumably you mean "plot with paddock" or similar as  2 acres with PP on the lot could be £millions.

 

 

 

 

[dd999]

Thanks!

 

Of course 2 acres would be a dream, we are though expecting closer to 0.5 acres if this dream is to become a reality.

[nod]

Again 0.5 is pretty big plot for one in an expensive area You may find that the size (price) of The plot may dictate the size of the house 

[dd999]

You're right.

 

I guess in part we are trying to work out if it's even feasible within our budget or not.

 

Very new at this, and still much to learn about process, costs, expectations and any ideas that may help us on our journey that we haven't thought of - which I am sure there are lots!

 

[nod]

We finished our five three bath two and a half years ago Third of an acre plot 

We have just purchased a 0.6 acre plot with a 3 acre field at the back 

We would have preferred this as one plot and build in the middle 

But the seller like most others obtain planning for two So it’s left us with little choice but to split the plot down the middle 

Ideally you could buy a smaller plot that has a paddock at the back Paddocks as non building land cost a fraction of what you will pay for your plot 

 

Good luck with your search 

 

[Temp]

Back in 2007 we purchased a 0.5 acre plot with 1 acre paddock for around £275k but its in a village in central England. Looking on a few web sites I think similar plots in Sussex are £500-800K now.

 

This caught my eye in passing.. £295k

https://www.rightmove.co.uk/commercial-property-for-sale/property-109470968.html

 

It looks like the seller may own more agricultural land on one side (edged in blue)? Perhaps ask if they would sell you a paddock as well?

 

Edited July 7, 2021 by Temp

[dd999]

Ironically, I was looking at that very listing only this morning!

 

I hadn't thought of the idea of buying a plot with PP, and then buying adjoining non PP land (such as paddocks) - good suggestion!

 

Given the size of the plots available in the area, and our budget, this could be more of a viable option.

[Temp]

I didn't really mean buy them separately but rather approach the seller to see if he would consider selling you a bit more than what is in the listing. He may not have considered selling a paddock with the plot. Agricultural land is quite cheap so it might not add much to the cosr. Especially if you agree an overage. On the other hand the neighbour may no longer be the owner. Sometimes there is quite a back story for why people are selling.  

 

Lot depends what you want the extra land for. The planning rules prevent you easily turning a paddock into an extension of your garden, but if you are horsey then having a paddock next door is perfect.

Edited July 7, 2021 by Temp

[Lorenz]

But if your horsey and lucky, you might find you can buy in some areas where they allow horsey people to buy the agricultural tie places? I believe I have seen several like that well below market price.

[dd999]

Actually we are horsey too, so a paddock would be an added bonus