[Clarebelle]

Hiya, unfortunately we decided not to go far the house we were looking at as it would have need work to even make it inhabitable. If my kids had all been school age we might have gone for it but they arn't yet so we decided it would have been too much work for our current situation!

I'd be interested to hear how you get with yours though as we are still keeping an eye out for property in the area and would still consider one that needs work. Fingers crossed everything goes smoothly for you! 

[doganjo]

Remember that neighbours are considered to be even owners of fields within a certain radius of your property.  (can't remember what it is I'm afraid)When I got permission for my own house the neighbours lands had to touch mine so even the local farmer was involved, but the rules changed and it is now this radius.  Local planning officer will know - or your architect. (although mine didn't know about the cohesive group policy - special rules for groups of houses of 5 or more))

[Blairordens7]

My biggest neighbour is the forestry commission so should be interesting! lol!