Self Build Day at the NSBRC

DAY AGENDA

Morning Session
9.30 - 12.30 - with a break for refreshments
Finding Land to Securing Planning Permission
From plot to design and planning
 

• Finding, appraising and valuing a plot
• How to create a design brief and basic cost plan
• Making an application and securing planning permission

 

In these sessions we'll cover what to look for when searching for a plot, give you a plot hunting strategy and cover the basics of appraising and valuing land. We'll explain how to create a design brief and why have a basic cost plan, even at the very start of your journey is essential. We'll outline why understanding planning policy is important and discuss how the site analysis process works.
 
Afternoon Session
1.00 - 4.00 - with a break for refreshments
Building the dream
From planning approval to completion
 

• Got planning - what next?
• Energy efficiency - new changes to Building Regulations
• The build process / Managing your build

 
Whilst finding a plot and obtaining planning permission is for most people the hardest part of their self build journey there is still plenty to do once it has been obtained - in these sessions we'll talk you through the long list of things that need to be sorted out before work can start on site, explain the (significant) implications of the new regulations covering energy efficiency and walk you through the process of building your new home using one of our energy efficient timber frame / SIPs building systems.

Course Cost: Free