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Housing - New Build: Budget for house in Shropshire

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    • CommentAuthortony
    • CommentTimeDec 11th 2009
     
    How bigger a house can my buddy build in Shropshire for £180,000 do we think?
    • CommentAuthortony
    • CommentTimeDec 11th 2009
     
    He has the plot already fortunately.
    • CommentAuthorTuna
    • CommentTimeDec 11th 2009
     
    Depends what he wants to do from a green, renewable or spec front, and how he's going to get it built.
    • CommentAuthortony
    • CommentTimeDec 11th 2009
     
    Will he get more for green or less? I got more!

    I think it costs the same or less to build green :smile:
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    • CommentAuthortony
    • CommentTimeDec 11th 2009
     
    1300 then 180000/1300 = 140m^2 yes?
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      CommentAuthornigel
    • CommentTimeDec 11th 2009
     
    depends on a lot of things

    Is the plot serviced?
    spec
    self build or contractor

    where is the plot as a matter of interest?
    • CommentAuthortony
    • CommentTimeDec 11th 2009
     
    Shropshire with great views -- already an old house there with outbuildings.

    My buddy wants a green spec and nice too.

    Probably not self build
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      CommentAuthornigel
    • CommentTimeDec 11th 2009
     
    I live in shropshire and planning are very strict on rebuilding sizes.

    What size is the existing building?

    and you wont get that much for £180k here
    • CommentAuthortony
    • CommentTimeDec 11th 2009
     
    already owns the site and planners seem nice too
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    The link provided for a guide price for build cost above by Jamesingram, does the £ per Mtr sq price include the plot cost or not?????????????
    • CommentAuthortony
    • CommentTimeDec 14th 2009
     
    no !!!! dream on
  13.  
    The prices for DIY/Subbies seem high to me anyway?
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      CommentAuthorali.gill
    • CommentTimeDec 14th 2009
     
    Surely the question should be - how highly efficient or close to autonomous could a house be built for £180k !!
    The influence of planners, building aesthetic and lifestyle choice will influence size more than the budget.
    Obviously there are exceptions to the rule like this 397sq.m 3 bedroom house
    http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-12644190.html?radius=10.0&pageNumber=1&premiumA=true&fromSummary=true&backToListURL=%2Fproperty-for-sale%2Ffind.html%3FlocationIdentifier%3DREGION%255E629%26radius%3D10.0

    I would have thought a dormer bungalow with a basement or demi-basement would be the most cost efficient building form ?
  15.  
    Don't forget that with a replacement dwelling the planning policies usually state that it cannot be "materially larger" than the existing dwelling, but that you can usually take into account any extensions that could be built under the new permitted development regulations. A single storey extension to either side up to half the width of the dwelling, a 2 storey extension from the rear wall up to 3 metres, and dormer extension to rear and side roof slopes. add up all the volumes and that is the size of the replacement dwelling you can build without it being "materially larger".

    Also don't forget to build all your Permitted Development outbuildings you might need before putting in the planning application, in case they remove your PD rights for outbuildings as a condition of the permission. Unless you can get it in writing first that they will not remove PD for outbuildings, or are prepared to appeal it if they do!
  16.  
    That's a very useful post Dominic- an eye opener for me!. Do you know how widely the PD regs are being accepted by LA's?
  17.  
    The PD regs (as amended in October 2008) are Law. http://www.opsi.gov.uk/si/si2008/pdf/uksi_20082362_en.pdf

    There are some minor discrepancies over interpretation sometimes, but if in doubt just ask.
    Whether any given Local Planning Authority will take into account extensions that could be constructed under PD when it comes to a replacement dwelling depends on their planning policies.
    Let me know the LPA and I will have a look at the policies if I get the chance. Is Shropshire now a Unitary Authority? I may need to know the former District Authority the property is in to find the relevant policy.

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