- Planning authority
- Stratford-on-Avon District Council
- Postcodes
- CV37
- Noon sun, 21 March
- About 38°
- Shadow from a 5 m eaves line
- About 6.4 m
- Planning plan
- Local Plan
- County
- Warwickshire
Stratford-upon-Avon: light, access and policy
Sometimes the best scheme in Stratford-upon-Avon 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 Stratford-upon-Avon and nearby places such as Warwick, Leamington Spa and Kenilworth, and in each case we show the owners how one shared access could serve several homes. Whether Stratford-on-Avon District Council would support it depends on the design, the effect on the street and its policies.
The next steps, locally
Getting a straight answer about a garden plot in Stratford-upon-Avon costs nothing at the first stage. Send us a few photos and a rough idea of the plot, or call, and we’ll check it from the desk. If it’s not worth pursuing, we’ll say so and explain why. If it is, we’ll set out the next steps and their cost in writing.
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.
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.
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.
Feasibility report and options
A clear yes, no or maybe, the reasons behind it, and the routes open to you: apply for planning, build, sell or partner. You decide what happens next, with no obligation to use us for it.
Worth checking early
- Pre-application advice is not binding, and the council’s decision on a formal application can still differ.
- Title problems such as covenants, ransom strips or missing rights of way can take time and money to resolve.
- Some ecology surveys can only be done at certain times of year, which can affect the programme.
Stratford-upon-Avon: questions to ask
Do I have to use you for planning after a feasibility study in Stratford-upon-Avon?
No. The survey, report and concept designs are yours to use as you choose. You can take the scheme forward with us, through our planning permission or design and build services, or sell or partner on the plot with us, or use another firm. We would rather you made the decision that suits you.
Can I get pre-application advice on a garden plot in Stratford-upon-Avon?
Usually, yes. Most councils offer pre-application advice, and many charge a fee for it. Stratford-on-Avon District 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 many homes could fit in my garden in Stratford-upon-Avon?
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 Stratford-on-Avon District 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.
How much does a feasibility study cost in Stratford-upon-Avon?
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.
Other options in Stratford-upon-Avon
- Garden plot option agreement
- Joint venture on your garden plot
- Build a new home in your garden
- Large rear gardens
- Sell part of your garden
- Combine gardens with your neighbours