Planning permission for building a house in countryside

Question

If I'm building a house in the countryside does it need to be done under paragraph 80?

Kevin · Answer

To my knowledge it is very clear that you will be required to go down this route if the proposed property is set on its own. However before spending a lot of time and money on this you should arrange a pre app meeting with the planner at the local authority to ascertain their views

Bogdan · Answer

To my knowledge, yes. The NPPF is pretty clear: "Planning policies and decisions should avoid the development of isolated homes in  the countryside unless one or more of the following circumstances apply:..."

Ahmed · Answer

Paragraph 80 of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) sets out the policy for new isolated homes in the countryside, also known as "Country Houses". It states that "planning permission should be refused for new isolated homes in the countryside unless there are special circumstances that justify the development".

If you are planning to build a new isolated home in the countryside, it is likely that you will need to apply for planning permission under paragraph 80 of the NPPF. However, whether or not your proposal meets the requirements of paragraph 80 will depend on the specific circumstances of your site and proposal.

The local planning authority will consider a range of factors when determining whether your proposal meets the requirements of paragraph 80, such as the need for a new dwelling in the countryside, the impact on the landscape, the availability of public transport, and the impact on biodiversity.

Sam · Answer

Hi Everson, I would suggest going through a pre application with the local authority as it can vary from site/project and they’ll give you and insight of what you need to work to

Thanks

Sam

Jake · Answer

Having obtained planning for a Paragraph 55 (now 80) during my previous employment. I found that the line which triggers the requirement can sometimes be quite arbitrary. If the property is well away from towns or villages, it is likely that you would need to employ this approach. But it becomes less clear when the site is located on or near the boundary of a settlement. The most significant factor is whether pedestrians have a safe walking route from the site into local amenities, this is what is described as 'the sustainability of a site'.

Charles · Answer

No paragraph 80 is an exception to normal normal planning policy where there is a greater emphasis on the build quality when the property being developed (or even barns or other ancillary buildings fall within the curtilage of the main house. Areas deeded as being of AONB or SSSI are more restrictive and so a closer look at the location and surrounding countryside of your proposed development would be necessary to make a more informed response

Planning permission for building a house in countryside

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