The most important question at the outset of any potential Para 84 house project is “is there sufficient planning policy support an application for a new isolated dwelling in the countryside on a particular site in a particular location?”
As part of our successful approach in securing planning permission for Para 84 houses in England, at the very beginning of the journey, and well before any design work is initiated, we undertake a development appraisal to advise our clients as to whether there is a realistic chance of success in obtaining permission on a particular site for a new dwelling in the countryside, taking account of the provisions within paragraph 84 (criterion e) of the NPPF and the localised policies in the development plan.
Not every site is suitable, and it is important to understand whether the site you have in mind has the right ‘ingredients’ to provide the necessary support for a Para 84 house, having regard to relevant planning policies and environmental considerations. We are able to bring a huge amount of experience to the scheme, based on our enviable track record in securing planning permission for Para 84 houses (and under earlier iterations of the policy) over many years.
Development appraisals are the key to our success and it provides clear and detailed advice with which to make future development decisions.
To date, the practice has been instrumental in successfully obtaining planning permission for 23 no. Para 84 houses in 15 different counties throughout England and we are currently acting as lead Planning Consultant on a number of exciting new projects.
If you are considering embarking upon the journey toward building a house in the countryside, please contact us to provide assistance, guidance and specialist advice.
27 Years of SOUND PLANNING ADVICE
“Hughes Planning specialises in proposals for ‘Para 84 houses’ in locations throughout England where new build houses would normally be restricted. The policy provision for new houses in the countryside presents an exciting opportunity to achieve planning permission for houses that are of an exceptional quality of design.”