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Question: Where can i build a timber frame home?

(Posted by: on 2011-08-25 02:13:30)

Hi I live in cornwall and struggling like many others to get on the property ladder. I know timber frame houses are far cheaper, but I don't know how you go about finding a plot and building one, do I need planning permission? Would I get if I do.

Posted by: Make Love not War on 2011-08-25, 02:15:05

Get a plot then planning permission then buy house newworldtimberframe.com/

Posted by: Kernow Lady on 2011-08-25, 02:34:51

Of course you need planning. You need to buy a plot of land then apply for planning. As you live in Saltash you would find that difficult as there is little land for sale which you can build on. Anywhere in Cornwall in fact. Have a look on Rightmove and it will give you an idea of prices. DAVID: They do allow timber framed houses in Cornwall. The type that they have in Scandinavia. There is a large one just outside Saltash.

Posted by: David in Lancs on 2011-08-25, 08:08:24

You are getting answers that are the wrong way round. You need to check with planning authorities first to see whether they EVER give permission for all-timber buildings otherwise you run the risk of owning a piece of land that you cannot use. May I suggest that you look for a self-build group who already have land and permission to see if you can get involved there? Again the planners would know. Incidentally, 'timber framed' means different things to different people. Generally the term is now used in UK to describe a house that is basically a timber construction that is clad with a brick outer wall to keep the weather out and make it look conventional. Most modern houses are built this way. An alternative use of the phrase describes an all timber house that arrives on the back of a lorry as a kit. The Germans and Scandinavians are very good at this sort of construction, but don't expect them to be cheap.