Single Storey
Bungalow
828
sq ft
1–2 bed77 m²9.3m × 8.4m
Ground-floor living with accessible layout. Ideal for retirement plots or wide shallow sites.
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Know your
plot.
Before you buy a plot, see exactly how many homes fit. Accurate UK house footprints across quarter, half, three-quarter, and one-acre plots.
// Featured View
Detached on half an acre
A 1,582 sq ft detached footprint fits comfortably 5 times on a half-acre plot, leaving 57% as garden and access.
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// Plot SizesFour scales
Four scales
of land.
All visualisations use standard UK land measurement conventions. Plots are shown at accurate relative scale.
Starter Plot
10,890
sq ft · 1,012 m²
Quarter Acre
Compact plots suited to bungalows and semi-detached homes. Common in suburban infill and garden subdivisions.
Most Common
21,780
sq ft · 2,024 m²
Half Acre
The most popular self-build plot size in the UK. Accommodates detached homes with garden, drive, and outbuildings.
Development Ready
32,670
sq ft · 3,035 m²
Three-Quarter Acre
Generous plots offering scope for larger detached homes, annexes, or small-scale residential development.
Full Acre
One Acre
43,560 sq ft
Full acre plots suitable for executive homes, multiple dwellings, or small housing schemes requiring planning permission.
4,047 m² · 4,047 sq m
// House TypesThree types.
Three types.
Accurate data.
Each footprint is based on published UK average floor areas. Dimensions are calculated from the ground-floor footprint only.
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Most Space
Detached
Detached
1,582
sq ft
4 bed147 m²12.5m × 11.8m
Standalone home with full perimeter access. Requires larger plots but offers maximum privacy and design freedom.
Semi-Detached
Semi-Detached
1,033
sq ft
3 bed96 m²8m × 12.9m
The most common UK house type. Shared wall on one side, garden front and rear.
Data
// MethodologyHow the numbers
How the numbers
are calculated.
PlotVision uses published UK house-size data and standard land measurement conventions. Here is exactly how the visualisations are generated.
01
Standard UK Plot Sizes
We use the four most common UK self-build plot sizes: ¼, ½, ¾, and 1 acre. These are expressed in both imperial (sq ft) and metric (m²) to match how UK land is sold.
02
1,050 sq ft Baseline
A 1,050 sq ft ground-floor footprint is used as the calculation baseline — representative of a typical 3-bedroom semi-detached. All other house types are scaled proportionally from this reference.
03
Footprint, Not Floor Area
Visualisations show the ground-floor footprint only. A two-storey home may have 2,000 sq ft of total floor space but occupy a 1,000 sq ft footprint. This is what actually covers the land.
04
Practical Coverage Ratio
UK planning guidance typically allows 30–40% plot coverage for residential. The visualiser shows the raw footprint count; always check local planning policy for your specific site.
Reference Baseline
1,050 sq ft
97.5 m² · Ground-floor footprint reference
This baseline represents a typical 3-bedroom semi-detached ground-floor footprint. All three house types in PlotVision are sized relative to this reference, ensuring consistent comparative visualisation across all plot sizes.
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Find the right plot
before you buy.
Stop guessing. Open the PlotVision tool, select your plot size and preferred house type, and see an accurate scale visualisation in seconds. Free to use, no account required.
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PlotVision is a planning aid only. Always consult a qualified planning consultant or architect before purchasing land.