Q&A: Gardens
I have a very large garden, half of which I have fenced off as I don't use it. It has rear access and I would welcome advice on how I go about selling off that part of the garden. I believe it will be more 'sellable' if I can sell it with planning permission.
Nick Leeming suggests:
In general it is right to explore any planning opportunities as a change of use consent may substantially increase the value of your property. The likely outcome to any planning application will be wholly dependent on the site's uitability, location and the detail of the local development plan. The best person to advise on this will be a local planning consultant who understands the issues in the area and who knows the planning authority, although you will also have to take advice on the value that such a consent may result in so as to judge the likely net benefit to you after all costs are deducted. Be aware that this process can take some time to come to fruition!
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