Can the Right to Build help me get through planning?

I have a rundown stable block on part of my land that sits approximately 200m away from my home in its own paddock. I would like to knock it down and build a new property in its place. The structure is connected to water, electricity and sewage facilities. It’s not overlooking any neighbours and I believe that a new dwelling would be a big improvement aesthetically speaking.

Would it be possible for us to get planning permission to build a new house there? Once it’s finished and ready for us to move in, I would like to sell my current residence. I’m wondering whether the Right to Build scheme makes it more likely we’ll get planning consent. I have been told this is possible, but can’t find any professional advice.

Planning decisions are made on the basis of the relevant Local Plan legislation. Although a few councils have policies that allow a new dwelling in place of a rural building as an alternative to conversion, this is rare. If your local authority does not have such a policy, then it is unlikely that being signed up on the self build (Right to Build) register would carry enough weight to overcome the conflict. Your best bet is to run your idea past the council as a pre-application advice request, as this will flush out both their policy approach to your scheme and their attitude towards the Right to Build. You can find out more about these registers at www.self-build.co.uk/right-build