Jez73 Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 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 ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gravelld Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 I'm also in Leicestershire on the north-east side. Whereabouts are you? Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jez73 Posted May 1, 2019 Author Share Posted May 1, 2019 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!)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdinand Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gravelld Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moira Niedzwiecka Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 @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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jez73 Posted May 1, 2019 Author Share Posted May 1, 2019 @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!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gravelld Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 Maybe you should register with Melton as well then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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