Permitted Development?

[euroman]

Is there anyone who knows a bit about 'Permitted Development' who could help me?

I've bought a house and wish to put in a Dormer to create an additional bedroom.

Looking back at the history of the house - an extension to the rear of the property was built with planning permission back in 1972. This was actually a conservatory type extention. I have since knocked this down and rebuilt with a Flat Roof but still keeping the original footprint and volume of area. This has been signed of by the Building Inspector.

Back in 1996 Planning Permission was granted to rebuild a workshop which was attached to the house and make it into part of the main house (study & utility area). This has been completed.

I've been told that you can add ( subject to conditions ) 70sqm to a building without PP?

Do I have to take into account the extension that was granted permission back in 1972 or can the 70 sqm be in addition to any PP that has previously been given?

I have since found out that a 'loft conversion' was refused PP back in 1996 due to 'over development' concerns. I note also that PP was refused for a Dormer on the same basis back in 1996.

I note that my neighbours have since built a Dormer to their property just like the one I want. This was granted back in 2001.

So- will I still need PP for this Dormer or can I build it under this 70sqm rule? I know rules and regs change but i'm not up to date currently!

Any help much appreciated.

B

 

[Aqua]

Rules and regs change through out the country and of course over time, easiest way is to contact your local building control/planning dept and request a site visit and advice, as far as i know this service is free (although i may well stand corrected on that )

 

[Joe Malone]

Also log onto your local councils website and read their planning policy guidance.

 

[^woody^]

The volume mentioned in PD rights is based on additional area to the house as built, or as it was in 1948. So if you have any extensions - whether previously approved or not, is taken off the PD allowance.

Policies change and precedents are formed, so it may be worth while reapplying with a new argument as to why it should be approved this time. And don't forget to appeal if the app is turned down