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Choosing a Self-Build Plot Explained
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Assess access, services, planning history, ground conditions, orientation and title information before committing to a self-build plot.
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Choosing a self-build plot is one of the most consequential decisions in the entire project. This guide explains how to assess access, services, ground conditions, orientation, surroundings and planning history, helping you identify constraints and expensive surprises before committing to the land.
Planning potential should be considered alongside the practical site checks, with the next steps covered in Planning Permission Explained. The official HM Land Registry search service can provide the registered title, title plan and available ownership information for land in England or Wales.
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