Your own home on your own plot, with a contractor who builds new homes of a similar size. Tell us about your project and we review it before matching it with up to three contractors suited to it.
New builds
Self-build homes
Your own home on your own plot, with a contractor who builds new homes of a similar size.
What is typically involved
- Plot purchase and title checked
- Full planning permission
- Construction drawings and structural design
- Building Regulations, warranty and utility connections
Before you apply, it helps to have
- Your budget range, honestly estimated
- Where you are with planning, drawings and structural design
- Photos of the property, and any drawings or approvals you already have
- A rough idea of when you would like work to start
Planning and regulations
A new dwelling needs full planning permission; there is no permitted development route for building a new house on a plot. It also needs Building Regulations approval.
If you are building a home to live in yourself, you may be able to claim the self-build exemption from the Community Infrastructure Levy, where your council charges it. The claim has to be made before work starts.
Related projects
- Replacement dwellings
Demolishing an existing house and building a new one on the same plot.
Self-build homes by town
Choose your town to see who decides planning there.
HQuestions
Good to know
Do I need planning permission before applying?
No. Tell us where things stand. A project with planning approved and drawings ready is easier to match quickly, but we review projects at every stage.
Can you help with a replacement dwelling?
Yes. Replacing an existing house with a new one is a new build, and the same application applies.
What kinds of project do you take on?
New builds, extensions, loft conversions and major renovations across Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire. Tell us about yours and we will be honest about whether we can help.
How many contractors will contact me?
Your project can be matched with up to three contractors, chosen by our team for your type and size of project. Your details are not sold to a list.
Do I need planning permission or drawings first?
No. Tell us where things stand today. Projects at every stage are welcome, and we will be in touch at the right moment.
