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Garden plot feasibility and design in Hull

A feasibility study for a Hull garden plot ends with a straight answer: yes, no or maybe. Yes comes with a scheme that looks capable of planning permission. No comes with the reason. Maybe comes with what would need to change, such as a covenant released or a neighbour’s agreement.

From there you can apply for planning, build on the land, sell it or bring in a partner, or simply leave things as they are. We cover homes in and around Hull, and the first step, a free plot appraisal, costs nothing and commits you to nothing. You also keep every drawing and report you pay for.

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Surveyor in a hi-vis vest taking GPS measurements in a long suburban back garden
Planning authority
Hull City Council
Postcodes
HU1, HU2, HU3, HU4, HU5
Noon sun, 21 March
About 36°
Shadow from a 5 m eaves line
About 6.8 m
Planning plan
Local Plan
County
East Riding of Yorkshire

Hull: light, access and policy

Sometimes the best scheme in Hull takes in more than one garden. If your plot is short of access or depth, a feasibility study can test a combined layout with the gardens next door, as well as yours alone. We cover Hull and nearby places such as Cottingham, Hessle and Hedon, and in each case we show the owners how one shared access could serve several homes. Whether Hull City Council would support it depends on the design, the effect on the street and its policies.

Section showing noon sun and shadows in Hull: about 36 degrees on 21 March and 13 degrees on 21 December21 m21 Mar, noon: sun 36°, shadow 6.8 m21 Dec, noon: sun 13°, shadow 22.0 mExistingNew home
Noon sun in Hull on 21 March sits about 36° above the horizon, so a typical two-storey eaves line (about 5 m) throws a shadow of roughly 6.8 m. In December the sun is only about 13° up and shadows stretch much further. Drawn for a garden facing north, where it matters most.

What happens next in Hull

From first call to a clear answer, feasibility work in Hull follows a simple order: free appraisal, written quote, measured survey, title and constraints check, access and capacity study, concept designs, and pre-application advice from Hull City Council where it helps. You get a short report setting out the options, and the choice of what happens next stays with you.

  1. Free plot appraisal

    A desktop look at your plot, access, title plan and the planning picture, plus a conversation about what you want. If it looks viable we visit. There’s no cost and no obligation at this stage.

  2. Scope and written quote

    If you want to go further, we set out which surveys and checks your plot needs and what they will cost, in writing. Nothing is commissioned until you have agreed the scope and the price.

  3. Access and capacity study

    We test each workable route in and the number, size and position of homes the plot could hold, against separation distances, garden space, parking, bins and daylight for neighbours.

  4. Concept designs and pre-application

    Sketch layouts and simple elevations for the strongest options. Where it will help, we take one to the council for pre-application advice before anything is submitted.

Worth checking early

  • Pre-application advice is not binding, and the council’s decision on a formal application can still differ.
  • Some ecology surveys can only be done at certain times of year, which can affect the programme.
  • Title problems such as covenants, ransom strips or missing rights of way can take time and money to resolve.

Questions about garden plots in Hull

How many homes could fit in my garden in Hull?

That is what a capacity study answers. It tests options against separation distances from neighbours, garden space for each home, parking, bins and access, as well as the policies Hull City Council applies. For many gardens the answer is one home; larger or combined plots can sometimes take more. We show the options on drawings so you can see why.

Can I get pre-application advice on a garden plot in Hull?

Usually, yes. Most councils offer pre-application advice, and many charge a fee for it. Hull City Council’s website sets out its current arrangements, including how to apply, what to send and how long a response usually takes. We can prepare the information and attend any meeting for you. The advice isn’t binding, but it is a useful test before a full application.

How do I know if my garden in Hull is big enough for a house?

Size alone won’t tell you. What matters is whether there is a workable access, enough distance from neighbours’ windows, room for gardens, parking and bins for both homes, and nothing on the title or in policy that rules it out. A feasibility study checks each of those for your plot. The first stage, a free plot appraisal, gives you an early view.

How much does a feasibility study cost in Hull?

It depends on the plot. A simple garden with a clear drive needs less work than one with protected trees, a flood zone or a complicated title. The first appraisal is free. After that we set out the scope and the price in writing, and you choose whether to go ahead before anything is commissioned.

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