// Interactive Tool

Plot Visualiser

Select a plot size and house type to see an accurate scale visualisation. The diagram shows how many homes of that type fit on your chosen plot, with remaining land calculated automatically.

Plot Size

House Type

Semi-Detached on ½ Acre

1,033 sq ft footprint · 21,780 sq ft plot

½ ACRE · 21,780 SQ FT⌂⌂⌂⌂⌂⌂⌂⌂⌂9 × Semi-Detached (43% plot coverage)

Homes that fit

9

Plot coverage

43%

Land used

9,297 sq ft

Land remaining

12,483 sq ft

Selected House Type

Semi-Detached

Semi-Detached

Floor area1,033 sq ft
Floor area (metric)96 m²
Bedrooms3
Approx. footprint8m × 12.9m

Selected Plot Size

½ Acre

0.5 acres

Total area (imperial)21,780 sq ft
Total area (metric)2,024 m²
Homes that fit9
Coverage ratio43%

Planning Note

UK planning policy typically permits 30–50% plot coverage for residential development. This visualisation caps at 43% maximum buildable area, preserving at least 57% for garden and access. A coverage of 43% falls within typical permitted limits.

This visualisation is a planning aid only. Always verify with your local planning authority and consult a qualified planning consultant before purchasing land.

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All Combinations

How many homes of each type fit on each plot size

House TypeSq Ft¼ Acre½ Acre¾ Acre1 Acre

Bungalow

1–2 bed · Single Storey

8285111622

Semi-Detached

3 bed · Semi-Detached

1,033491318

Detached

4 bed · Detached

1,58225811