Hello from Holmfirth

[ceilingfish]

Hello, 

I'm Tom, and I've just moved to Holmfirth, which is a beautiful green valley in Yorkshire. I got interested in house building when I was speaking to an estate agent and she mentioned that a nearby farmer would be willing to sell some of his land. Sadly after later speaking to a builder I was told that all of the land is greenbelt, so all but impossible to build on. To be honest that was about as far as I got, I figured at that point there was no point pursuing the matter further. 

[Tyke2]

You need to look at the local development plan to see what the land is designated as. Speaking to a builder is unlikely to get you the right planning advice.

I think there are a few plots with planning approval for sale in Holmfirth. Simon Blyth were selling some I think??

 

[ceilingfish]

Thanks tyke 

Ah OK so there are a list of designated areas that can and can't be developed? OK that's interesting. My wife really wants to live in a nearby village called Brockholes, but it's really little, and there's not much for sale! I'll have a look for the development plans near there

 

Thanks again 

Tom 

[Onoff]

Holmfirth! Where I was introduced to heavy drinking as a 16 year old apprentice! Hurlimanns...mmmm!

 

Used to stay in a pub up above the village...the Fox or something.

 

Good luck anyway!