Harringay, Haringey - So Good they Spelt it Twice!
Experience of buying a plot of land in Haringey
We would like to hear anyone who has had the experience of trying or actually managed to buy a plot of land in Haringey (regardless of specific location) for residential use. How did you go about it, did you go round streets in your neighbourhood/selected locations and asked around when you saw a potential plot (e.g. a garage)? We have tried plotsearch and local estates agents but to no avail.
We would like to self-build a tiny ecohouse to 21st century standards but there are very little opportunities and as one can imagine the few around are quite expensive and/or are unlikely to get planning permission. In our experience so far those 'back of gardens' plots would be very difficult to get approval due to rights of light and/or overlooking etc. as opposed to filling a gap (however small) between two houses. In addition we found a few misleading advertisements even on estate agents website claiming to have the right use or planning permission when it was actually not the case.
I know at the end it will be partly down to luck if we do manage to get something but any insight about how we could push our luck would be very welcome... S
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Permalink Reply by h4k on
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There have been quite a lot of 'back of garden' developments in the Woodlands Park area in the last 10 years so I don't think it is difficult to get planning permission.
There is a plot for sale on the corner of Abbotsford Avenue and West Green Road at the moment I think. Not picturesque, but might be interesting.
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h4k many thanks for your reply, and for letting us know about the plot for sale, we will definitely look into it... As per planning permission, it think it very much depends who your neighbours are! I've seen some refused on the basis of loss of amenities (i.e. garden space)... Some planners are very rigid in their interpretation of the planning laws too. I guess with the new planning regs might be easier to succeed on appeal...
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In our part of Haringey (N17) there have also been a lot of developments, not all of which have had planning permission for use as dwellings
Eventually, it seems, the overworked planners (competent or otherwise) are able to stop the unofficial ones being occupied.I'm no expert, but from what I gather about regulations, if it's a well-designed building with reasonable space around it, it should satisfy all the criteria for a new house.
I can see a plot advertised for sale locally, and will pass you the details by messaging if you wish.
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Again, many thanks Bob for your comments - we have talked to planners about some scheme and you are right, if well-designed (and these days that means ecobuilt!) they seem to be on our side... I would be very grateful for you to send me the details of the plot locally (our next step was to start beating the streets around N17 as this is our local area too!). my mobile is 07795570096
Sophia
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Permalink Reply by Ian on
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Hi Guys, it's interesting to read about eco builds on small plots as I have been thinking about such a built on our plot of land. We have a double garage about 8 feet high at the back of our garden that has road access via a cul-de-sac with other residential houses within the cul-de-sac. We are kean to have an architectual evaluation of what could be built with the existing space or even additional digging down for more space. I can send pictures of the garage and surrounding space but looking for advice on wether planning permission would be achievable before making any architectual submission to planning.
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