Recent content by Gary H

Unfortunately the solicitor never highlighted that it was MOL and it was highlighted after purchase. I had never heard of Metropolitan open land until council said it was highly unlikely to get planning permission because of this. Thank you all for your input. It is certainly the case that...

The 2 houses were knocked down before I purchased the land. The land was then classed as MOL. The local authority have said that planning will not be granted except for sports facilities. I would like to be able to build a workshop there so am looking at whether a border change is feasible to...

Thanks for the replies. Border of the MOL not flower border. Sorry for the lack of clarity. Has anyone has any experience with this and any advice before starting what will probably a lengthy headache?

Hello Guys, I have some land that previously had 2 houses on it. It is now considered to be Metropolitan open land. I would like to know if it is possible to the border changed ( it is on the very edge of the border) due to it previously being private dwellings. Any advice or options that you...