Self Build
Planning Advice
Remember: There are no special planning requirements when building a SIP home as they are treated as a conventional build.
Green Field to Green Home – stages you will have to go through to build your own home
- Find suitable site for your dream home
- Hire Architect / Engineer to draw up your plans
- It is a good idea to talk to your local planning authority before you subnit an application as this may save time in the long run.
- Submit your plans with you planning application to your local planning office – these offices are based in your local authority (ie city or county council) and many of their individual websites will give you good advice on what is involved in a planning application. Take into consideration that your dream home will have to comply with the development plan for your area.
- In general you will need to include the following in your application for full planning permission:
- Location map (6 copies)
- Site or layout plan (6 copies)
- Other plans elevations and sections
- Copies of public notices (Newspapers & Site)
- A plan showing the position of your site notice
- The appropriate fee - Planning decisions take a minimum of 8 weeks from receipt of your application
- On receipt of your planning permission contact SIP Energy Homes for your detailed estimate.
