How do you claim land that is not yours?

When someone wants to claim ownership of land that's not theirs, it is called Adverse Possession. To claim Adverse Possession you would need to make an application to the Land Registry. The Land Registry have a strict set of criteria you must meet before you can claim land you do not own.

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Can I Claim Ownership of Land That’s Not Mine?

Claiming ownership of land…

Most land in England and Wales is now registered at the Land Registry; so more often than not it is easy to find out who owns what land. However sometimes there are parcels of land owned by one person but used by another, otherwise known as ‘squatting’. When someone wants to claim ownership of land that’s not theirs, it is called Adverse Possession. To claim Adverse Possession you would need to make an application to the Land Registry. The Land Registry have a strict set of criteria you must meet before you can claim land you do not own. The rules are the same for registered and unregistered land but the application procedure is different. You can find out whether the land in question is registered by contacting the Land Registry. You have actual physical possession of the land. (Fencing off the land is strong evidence of physical possession) You have the intention to possess the land. (Using the land as if it is your own to the exclusion of others.)

Your possession is without the true owner’s consent

All of the above have been true for at least 12 years if the land is unregistered or 10 years if the land is registered. It is possible for someone to object to the application but the Land Registry will assess each application on their own merit. Any evidence you can provide to show you have met the above criteria will help your application. Every claim for Adverse Possession is different. If you need further information regarding this issue, or you would like to discuss your particular circumstances in detail, please do get in touch. You can do so either via telephone on or via email at k.holmes@timms-law.com

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Log cabins are classed as ‘permitted developments’ which means that they should not need planning permission, subject to the conditions below: If the log cabin is within 2 metres of the boundary of your property, the cabin’s overall height (including the roof) must be less than 2.5 metres. If the log cabin is over 2 metres from the boundary of your property, the building’s maximum eaves height must be less than 2.5 metres. A log cabin with a pent or hip roof can have a total height of up to 3 meters, while a log cabin with an apex roof can have a total height of up to 4 meters. The log cabin must not have internal dimensions above 30m2 and must not be installed in front of the property. The log cabin, and other garden buildings, cannot take up more than half of the land around the house.

The log cabin should not be used as self-contained accommodation.

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