Building around accepted planning proposal

[Waterfall]

Hi guys, after a bit of advice.

We submitted plans for a single story annex to the local council to build in the in-laws garden.
They came back to us with a big no saying the proposed building was to big. We have since reduce the size of the building however now it is too small to realistically be able to house 2 people in everyday life.

My question basically is,

Once we have built the building that the council have agreed to is there any way we can add some extra on?

At the minute the building has been made to be 5.6m x 4.3m (When we submitted plans we were trying for 10m x 6m) and this has to contain amenities and a bedroom. Completely unrealistic sizing imo, so im looking for ways around it.

Had bits of different advice from builders etc but nothing definitive on planning law etc

Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks in advance.

Pete

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

You can only add on to it by applying again. Its difficult to comment without knowing anything about the existing house, garden size, detached or terraced etc etc etc.

 

[geraldthehamster]

Would the neighbour consultation scheme help?

http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/permission/commonprojects/extensions/

Cheers
Richard

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

I assumed it was a separate building.

 

[geraldthehamster]

I assumed it was a separate building.

You're probably right.

Cheers
Richard

 

[cjard]

Looks like you might be digging a nice big 5.6 x 4.3m hole in the ground then..