Hi

[PhilB]

Many thanks for the add.  We are just starting out on the self build process.  Having read some of the threads it’s going to be an interesting journey.  We purchased a 500 year old cottage last year in a little farming hamlet.  It came with a 0.75 acre of land at the edge of the hamlet with its own private access and has a double garage on it already.  Not in an AONB or conservation area.  The land has a lane which we own with some services already laid but more needs to be done.  The site is triangular in shape and whatever we build will not be visible from any of the other properties or roads.  There is also a private wood with no public access along one side then another side is a farmers field which has access elsewhere and the final side has another lane that we own behind a tall stone wall.  We have a planning advisor coming out next week and we will see where that leaves us.

 

philb

[Jilly]

Sounds lovely, good luck, it’s a long journey and a steep learning curve. 

[Iceverge]

Congratulations on your purchase. 

 

Perhaps consider baking a few cupcakes and knocking on the door of your farmers neighbours and saying hello.

 

Us country folk can be very suspicious of newcomers but if we're assured you're reasonable and kind we will bend over backwards to help you and happily turn a blind eye to any minor planning infringements etc!