- Planning authority
- Wychavon District Council
- Postcodes
- WR11
- Noon sun, 21 March
- About 38°
- Shadow from a 5 m eaves line
- About 6.4 m
- Planning plan
- Local Plan
- County
- Worcestershire
How it plays out in Evesham
Winter light is often the deciding factor for bungalow neighbours. In Evesham, the December sun gets no higher than about 14° even at noon, so even a modest building casts a long shadow across a low neighbour’s garden and into ground-floor rooms.
Keeping the new home low, setting it back from boundaries, or placing it where its shadow falls mainly on its own land all help. Wychavon District Council weighs daylight alongside privacy, garden space and the look of the street, so a design that handles all four together stands the best chance.
What happens next in Evesham
Our first visit to a bungalow plot in Evesham focuses on four things: the width and depth of the land, the way in, the neighbouring homes and the look of the street. From that we can say which options are worth pursuing, which aren’t, and roughly how long each would usually take, given the surveys and reports the plot is likely to need.
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.
Choose your route
You can sell a plot and stay put, sell subject to planning, grant an option, enter a joint venture, or keep the land and have us design, get planning for and build a new home on it.
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.
Worth checking early
- The order in which you sell the plot and the bungalow can affect your tax, so take advice first.
- A two-storey home on a road of bungalows is often resisted, so designs may need to stay low.
- You’ll keep a smaller garden, and a drive alongside your bungalow brings cars past your windows.
Questions about garden plots in Evesham
Will neighbours in Evesham be able to object to a new home next to my bungalow?
They can comment on the planning application, and Wychavon District Council takes their views into account. They don’t have a veto. Designs that avoid overlooking and shadow usually draw fewer and weaker objections.
How much garden does a bungalow in Evesham 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.
Can I build a second home on my bungalow plot in Evesham?
Possibly, if the plot is wide or deep enough and has a workable way in. The new home needs planning permission from Wychavon District Council, which will look at the street scene, neighbours’ privacy and light, garden space and parking. A free appraisal tells you what is realistic.
Can I sell part of my bungalow garden in Evesham and stay living there?
Yes. You keep the bungalow and sell the land behind or beside it, with or without planning, subject to survey, title and contract. If the bungalow is mortgaged, the lender must agree to release the plot. Take tax advice before you sell.
Other options in Evesham
- Joint venture on your garden plot
- Plot feasibility and design
- Combine gardens with your neighbours
- Garage courts and yards
- Garden plot option agreement
- Planning promotion for your garden plot