In our Land Stories series we shall be taking a look at news, stories and case studies that inspire lots of us to buy and develop on land. We feel these success stories really help encourage development projects and help to build visions in and around the UK. Herefordshire is a wonderful area in the West Midlands in the U.K, full of culture and attractions which not only attracts tourists but draws in an older generation to settle down and retire here. As such, the house prices of course are high and the market had led young couple Christian Montez, 29, and Kyra Powell, 28, to create their own DIY house for the...
Here at Land Market we deal with sites of all shapes and sizes and we pride ourselves in seeing the real potential in any plot of land. In this Land Market case study there are two examples of brownfield sites we acquired which were run-down but ripe for developing… Case Study: Charles Street, Bristol The Background The disused warehouse Land Market sourced at Charles Street, central Bristol, was a prime example of an inner-city commercial property with great potential for development. Being aware of its prospects we introduced the site to local developer Woodstock Homes. Our Actions Planning was sought and obtained by Woodstock Homes for a 24 unit scheme...
Here at Land Market we are experts when it comes to buying and selling land for development. Whether you’re looking to develop land yourself or sell a plot for development you will need to begin by looking into your sites potential for being granted planning permission… Planning permission is the required consent by the local authorities that allows you to be able to build on land or alter pre-existing buildings. If you are planning to develop any type of land obtaining planning permission is the first essential step to your build. This is an extensive process which consists of numerous steps and although it is possible for anyone to apply...
Have you got land to sell but don’t know the best way to go about it? We can help! This Land Market case study shows just two of our success stories and how our company helped two struggling owners to sell their land for the best price… Case Study: Kelman Close The Background The landowner of Kelman Close had been trying to sell this old garage and workshop complex for a number of years by partnering with local developers (who promised an enhanced sale price by undergoing planning permission). However, there was one major problem… the site was in a conservation area and was impacted by a very large and important tree. The owner...
Applying for planning permission is a lengthy process, which can mean that it could potentially be years that your land is going unused for before development. During a period of dormancy, it is important that access to your land is restricted. Issues surrounding land usage rights can potentially have a detrimental impact on your application, therefore it is vital to take steps to protect your land. Depending on the type of land, different issues will be more of a risk, for example it’s unlikely a Brownfield site would be subject to a village green claim, however on an urban site there may be a greater chance of fly-tipping than there would be on Greenfield land. No matter what...
