The house I've just bought shows up on the planning portal map as in a 'no permitted development' area, which apparently means some or all of the permitted development rights have been removed. It seems to be quite common as many of the other estates in the general area are the same. It's a 70s private built estate, not in anywhere special just a Coventry suburb.
I emailed the planning department and asked what, if any, permitted development rights I have. This was on the 4th of March. They came back to me today and have asked me for £40 as they need to make a search of their records.
Is this right? Can they just remove some permitted development rights and not tell me which, unless I pay them £40? It almost sounds like a money spinner for them...
I plan on rebuilding the perimeter fence slightly higher than the original, having a large garden shed and possibly a conservatory. From what I understand based on the sizes of it all, they could all usually be done under PD.
Any advice welcome.
I emailed the planning department and asked what, if any, permitted development rights I have. This was on the 4th of March. They came back to me today and have asked me for £40 as they need to make a search of their records.
Is this right? Can they just remove some permitted development rights and not tell me which, unless I pay them £40? It almost sounds like a money spinner for them...
I plan on rebuilding the perimeter fence slightly higher than the original, having a large garden shed and possibly a conservatory. From what I understand based on the sizes of it all, they could all usually be done under PD.
Any advice welcome.