Hello from first-timer in Leicestershire

[Jez73]

Hi everyone

I'm Jez. I'm in the very early stages of my first self-build, which I'm planning on being a "log house" of some description.

The first thing that's become clear is the difficulty I'm having finding a plot! Restrictions of Neighbourhood Plans and Council Plans, restricted usages, competition from others, and of course the mortgage-busting cost of some of the plots I've seen are all denting my belief that I can actually find a suitable plot. But it's only been a few weeks so the search continues!

 

The forum is great by the way, it's a fantastic way for a "self-build community" to share experiences, knowledge, and thoughts. There doesn't seem to be much else around like it.

 

Jez ?

[gravelld]

I'm also in Leicestershire on the north-east side. Whereabouts are you?

 

Good luck!

[Jez73]

Hi. Sounds like I'm not far, Houghton on the Hill, but I'm looking for a plot anywhere in the area. What stage are you are? How did you come by your plot (assuming you have one!)?

[Ferdinand]

2 hours ago, Jez73 said:

Hi everyone

I'm Jez. I'm in the very early stages of my first self-build, which I'm planning on being a "log house" of some description.

The first thing that's become clear is the difficulty I'm having finding a plot! Restrictions of Neighbourhood Plans and Council Plans, restricted usages, competition from others, and of course the mortgage-busting cost of some of the plots I've seen are all denting my belief that I can actually find a suitable plot. But it's only been a few weeks so the search continues!

 

The forum is great by the way, it's a fantastic way for a "self-build community" to share experiences, knowledge, and thoughts. There doesn't seem to be much else around like it.

 

Jez ?

 

Wonderful stuff if you like attention !

 

For long term security, the National Forest should be a happy hunting ground, as it will continue to transform the area.

 

Welcome.

Edited May 1, 2019 by Ferdinand

[gravelld]

1 hour ago, Jez73 said:

Hi. Sounds like I'm not far, Houghton on the Hill, but I'm looking for a plot anywhere in the area. What stage are you are? How did you come by your plot (assuming you have one!)?

 

I'm not self building, I'm doing a limited external refurb in a village north of Melton.

[Moira Niedzwiecka]

@Jez73 Hello & welcome.

I work just along the road from you in Uppingham.

Self building Nr Somerby.

Good luck with the plot hunting.

If I hear of anything I'll let you know.

Are you registered for Right to Build with the local authorities?

[Jez73]

@Moira Niedzwiecka Hi, yes I'm registered with Harborough and Charnwood, they're the areas I'm most interested in.

Somerby is not that far. I don't know it but I know roughly where it is. If you hear of anything, plot-wise, please let me know!!!

[gravelld]

Maybe you should register with Melton as well then.