- Planning authority
- North Northamptonshire Council
- Postcodes
- NN17, NN18
- Noon sun, 21 March
- About 38°
- Shadow from a 5 m eaves line
- About 6.5 m
- Planning plan
- Local Plan
- County
- Northamptonshire
Before you decide in Corby
A bungalow plot in Corby can work well as a home for family, a smaller home for yourself, or a sale to fund a move elsewhere, perhaps towards Uppingham, Desborough and Kettering or further afield. Each of those suits a different route, and the right one depends on how involved you want to be.
Whatever you choose, North Northamptonshire Council will judge the scheme on its effect on neighbours and the street rather than on who it is for. The design has to stand on its own against the council’s Local Plan, which is why we test it properly before any application goes in.
What happens next in Corby
After a free appraisal, we set out what could realistically fit on your Corby plot: a home behind, a home beside, or a replacement scheme. You choose the route that suits you, whether that’s selling, partnering or having us build, and only then do we start on drawings and planning work. Nothing is spent on design until you’ve decided.
Free plot appraisal
We look at the plot’s width and depth, the access, the planning history nearby and the character of the street, then talk through what you want. It’s free, with no obligation, and a site visit follows if it looks viable.
Compare the options
We sketch what could realistically fit: a home behind, a home beside, or a replacement scheme. You see the trade-offs for each, including what happens to your own garden and parking, before choosing a route.
Planning application
We prepare drawings and reports designed around single-storey neighbours and the street scene, usually seek pre-application advice, and submit. The council consults neighbours and makes the decision.
Sale or build
If you sell, your solicitor handles the transfer and any lender release. If we build, you receive a written quote after design and survey, and the new home is built and handed over to you.
Worth checking early
- Filling the gap beside a bungalow can change the look of the street, which councils weigh carefully.
- Replacing the bungalow means moving out during demolition and building, which suits some owners and not others.
- The order in which you sell the plot and the bungalow can affect your tax, so take advice first.
Questions about garden plots in Corby
Do I need to sell my Corby bungalow to develop the plot?
No. You can keep the bungalow and sell a plot, have us build on the land for you, or enter a joint venture. Replacing the bungalow is only one of several options, and staying put is often simpler.
Will neighbours in Corby be able to object to a new home next to my bungalow?
They can comment on the planning application, and North Northamptonshire Council takes their views into account. They don’t have a veto. Designs that avoid overlooking and shadow usually draw fewer and weaker objections.
Can I build a second home on my bungalow plot in Corby?
Possibly, if the plot is wide or deep enough and has a workable way in. The new home needs planning permission from North Northamptonshire Council, which will look at the street scene, neighbours’ privacy and light, garden space and parking. A free appraisal tells you what is realistic.
How much garden does a bungalow in Corby need to keep?
There’s no single figure. Councils look for enough private garden for both the existing home and the new one, and many have guidance on minimum garden sizes. We check your council’s guidance during the appraisal.
Other options in Corby
- Corner and side plots
- Joint venture on your garden plot
- Build a new home in your garden
- Sell subject to planning
- Tandem and landlocked plots
- Garden plot option agreement