Build a new home
A new build gives you the most control of any project — but it lives or dies on the plot, its planning position and the numbers. PlotWorthy walks you from land to finished home one decision at a time, and brings in the right professional exactly when you need them.
You are here · Stage 1 of 7
Your goal
Decide what you want to build and why.
Three immediate actions
- 1. Describe the home you want to build — size, style and number of bedrooms.
- 2. Decide whether it's to live in, to sell, or to rent out.
- 3. Set a rough budget and how hands-on you want to be (self-manage, contractor or turnkey).
Important decision
What are you building, for whom, and to what budget?
Professionals needed now
What happens afterwards: We confirm the plot you'll build on, or help you work out what to look for.
Real local checks for your property
Enter a postcode to check — from official sources — Article 4 status, conservation area, listed buildings, flood risk and recent planning applications nearby.
A full postcode gives the most precise result; an outcode (e.g. B14) uses the area centroid.
Want the verdict in one place? Get a free feasibility report — what's in your favour and what to watch, from official data.
Get feasibility report →End-to-end timescale
Typically 12–24 months, plot to completion.
Consents & regulations
Outline / full planning permission · Building Regulations · structural warranty · CIL.
Key thing to watch
The plot's planning position, ground conditions and services access make or break the numbers.
Your full journey
The whole path is visible. Your current stage is open; tap any stage to preview it.
Your current stage — everything you need now
This stage turns the idea of building your own home into a clear, costed brief.
Your action checklist
Important decision to make
What are you building, for whom, and to what budget?
Key considerations at this stage
- Design to a realistic budget, including land, build and fees.
- Be honest about how hands-on you can be — it drives the build route.
- A replacement dwelling and a bare plot follow different planning paths.
Information or documents you’ll need
- Rough budget
- Accommodation you want
- Your goals for the finished home
Professionals you may need now
Introduce me to someone:
What happens afterwards
We confirm the plot you'll build on, or help you work out what to look for.
Vetted professionals for your postcode
Enter the property postcode to see professionals who cover that area for this project type.
Example professional profiles — for demonstration
PlotWorthy adviser · covering your area
Residential conversions and HMOs. Strong on feasibility and planning-led design.
Surveyor / valuer · covering your area
RICS building surveys and valuations for conversion and investment.
Architect · covering your area
Residential conversions and HMOs. Strong on feasibility and planning-led design.
Planning consultant · covering your area
Article 4 and permitted development specialist. High approval record.
Best-practice resources
Trusted official guidance for this project type. Opens the source in a new tab.
Same seven stages, every project
Your goal · The property · Is it viable? · Get permission · Make it buildable · Deliver the project · Complete and operate