Hi everyone,
I am new to this forum but after having a read through can see there are a lot of knowledgeable people that i would be very grateful to get some advice off.
I am currently looking at a detached solid brick built commercial property with a view to converting it into a single residential property. It was previously used as light industrial. I have briefly spoken to the council regarding planning permission on the property and they have asked me to submit a pre application enquiries. The only thing they have stated so far is that i would need to provide evidence that the property was advertised as commercial for a minimum of 6 months to support existing planning policies about taking potential employment in the area.
My questions are all about after planning permission has been granted.
1. Am I able to live in the property while work is being carried out as there is currently toilets, kitchen, heating and electrics.
2. There are various grants for solid wall insulation that I could potentially apply for once planning permission has been granted on the property. One of the conditions of the grant is to be currently living in the property which brings me back to question one.
This is a home to live in for myself and partner so we are not looking to resell after complete, I would just like to reduce costs as much as possible for the project to make it more achievable. I am sure that there are some great ways to get grants and reduce costs by playing by the rules and would love to hear of any advice or experience other people have had.
I would be more than happy to show photos and plans of current building and proposed building if needed.
I am new to this forum but after having a read through can see there are a lot of knowledgeable people that i would be very grateful to get some advice off.
I am currently looking at a detached solid brick built commercial property with a view to converting it into a single residential property. It was previously used as light industrial. I have briefly spoken to the council regarding planning permission on the property and they have asked me to submit a pre application enquiries. The only thing they have stated so far is that i would need to provide evidence that the property was advertised as commercial for a minimum of 6 months to support existing planning policies about taking potential employment in the area.
My questions are all about after planning permission has been granted.
1. Am I able to live in the property while work is being carried out as there is currently toilets, kitchen, heating and electrics.
2. There are various grants for solid wall insulation that I could potentially apply for once planning permission has been granted on the property. One of the conditions of the grant is to be currently living in the property which brings me back to question one.
This is a home to live in for myself and partner so we are not looking to resell after complete, I would just like to reduce costs as much as possible for the project to make it more achievable. I am sure that there are some great ways to get grants and reduce costs by playing by the rules and would love to hear of any advice or experience other people have had.
I would be more than happy to show photos and plans of current building and proposed building if needed.