Selling part of a garden for development can unlock value while allowing an owner to remain in their existing home. It is not suitable in every case, and planning permission is never automatic.
What suggests potential?
- A site whose shape, setting and access may support a carefully designed home
- A practical route for pedestrian and vehicle access
- Enough distance from existing windows and private gardens
- A street or area where the form of development may be capable of fitting in
- Space for landscaping, parking, refuse collection and safe movement
What can limit garden development?
Protected trees, flood risk, heritage restrictions, ecology, drainage, overlooking, highway safety and local planning policies can all affect the outcome. A desktop review helps identify these issues before expensive work begins.
How is garden land valued?
There is no reliable price per square metre. Value depends on what can lawfully and practically be developed, the cost of gaining consent, abnormal construction costs and the local housing market. Any formal offer should be considered with independent professional and legal advice.
Who pays the planning costs?
Where ARM Developments chooses to progress a suitable opportunity, our intended model is to coordinate and fund the agreed professional and planning work under a formal arrangement. The structure would be explained before either party makes a binding commitment.
What should I send?
The address, a rough width and depth, confirmation of ownership and a few photographs are ideal. If you only have the address, start there.