Emily and Peter Miller have discovered an area of woodland for sale that immediately adjoins the edge of a village. While they recognise that creating a home in such a location would be difficult, they’re committed to a green build, and hope this might sway things in their favour. They’d like to create a modest two-bedroom house, and are open to innovative design approaches that could address the challenges. So, is this a genuine possibility, or a step too far in planning terms?
The site
The wood extends to about 1.5 hectares, and has a frontage of 50m or so to the main village street. There’s a bridleway running up one side, and the trees are mostly a mix of ash, oak and hornbeam around the edges of the site. The centre is home to a thicket of young birch, willow and sweet chestnut trees. It appears to have been coppiced recently, and partially cleared in places.
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About Build It
The April edition of Build It magazine brings you a wealth of information to help make a success of your self build, renovation, extension or conversion project – including:
• A stunning oak frame lodge in a woodland setting (page 22)
• How to build a healthy home (page 58)
• Upgrading your home's insulation (page 68)
• Dealing with planning rejections (page 111)
• How to get realistic quotes (page 115)
… and more!