Tag: permission
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What it’s like to buy a plot without planning permission
When we first decided to self-build, I genuinely thought finding a plot would be easy. You know, clicking through listings online and wandering through villages, picking out “the one,” and feeling the magic of it all coming together. Well, I can now say with absolute certainty: it’s not like that. Not even close. Our search…
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New AI tool aims to speed up planning permission approvals
The UK government has introduced a new AI-powered tool aimed at speeding up planning permission by reducing the amount of time it takes to process paperwork from hours to just a few minutes. Announced at London Tech Week, Extract is designed to help local councils process planning documents more quickly and efficiently. This technology supports…
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Ewan McGregor and wife Elizabeth Debicki seek planning permission for new roof for their Scottish manor
Ewan McGregor has submitted a fresh planning application for further works at Glencarse House, the Category C-listed country home he purchased in 2023 for a reported £2.35 million. The latest proposal seeks planning permission to replace the existing roof and carry out general improvements to the building’s envelope. McGregor, best known for his roles in…
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If you buy a plot with planning permission, can you build something else?
If you are buying a plot with planning permission, you may be able to build something else – but it isn’t always easy to do. It’s important to know that different types of planning permission apply to building plots too, making it either easier or harder to make changes to the original consent. And, when…
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Chapel with planning permission for residential conversion hits the market
A former Wesleyan Methodist Chapel in Stoford is on the market for £170,000, offering a conversion opportunity to turn this historic building into a one-bedroom home. With full planning permission already secured, this property provides an opportunity for a self-build project while retaining its original architectural features. Unoccupied since 1984, the chapel has been used…
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Can you get a mortgage for land without planning permission?
Land without planning permission can often be more affordable than a plot with consent to build but if you need to borrow to purchase it, you might wonder if getting a mortgage for land without planning permission is achievable. There’s a wide choice of lenders available if you’re looking for a mortgage when you’re buying…
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Historic mill site with planning permission for home on sale
A development opportunity is now available in Cambusbarron, a village located on the western edge of Stirling. Priced at £150,000, the site is part of the historic Hayford Mills, an area previously associated with Scotland’s spinning and weaving industry. We reveal everything you need to know about the building plot, including what the planning permission…
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How councils are using drones to spot any breaches in planning permission
Local councils across the UK are increasingly using drones to monitor planning breaches, sparking a debate about whether this technology infringes on homeowners’ privacy. Drones can help councils save on time and costs when investigating homes, extensions and anything else that has been built without planning permission, so there is little surprise to see their…