is retro planning permission required for 12 yr old decking

[zorro]

I had my decking constructed around 12 years ago. It is about 1 metre off the patio with a 3.5ft balustrade surrounding and steps down to the patio.It doesn't overlook the neighbours gardens due to existing walls and hedges so i have had no complaints. The whole job was carried out by a qualified and competent builder who sunk the posts into concrete and used proper joists to support the deck boards.
However, I was never made aware that planing permission might have been required or is this a relatively recent amendment to the planning regulations governing the erection of decks? Question is; do i now have to seek retrospective permission?
David

 

[mattylad]

You can rest easy.

The planning dept can do noth9ing about your decking after 4 years, let alone 12.

If the regulations changed after your decking was erected then it would not apply to your decking.

Forget it - its not an issue.

Although its prudent to ensure you keep any proof of when it was constructed.

 

[^woody^]

The planning dept can do noth9ing about your decking after 4 years, let alone 12.

Aren't you forgetting the circumstances when this would not be so?

 

[RonnyRaygun]

The planning dept can do noth9ing about your decking after 4 years, let alone 12.

Aren't you forgetting the circumstances when this would not be so?

Tell us what they are then

 

[^woody^]

I'm not getting involved. I'll let Matty "half a job" lad do it.

 

[mattylad]

No, come on Woody - what circumstances are you referring to?

I have obviously forgotten something, please remind me.

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

 

[mattylad]

Obviously not.

Could it be something to do with being in a conservation area?, being on the moon?, when the decking is placed on jelly?

After 12 years and with no officials pestering then its best to just forget about it - there is no problem.

 

[mattylad]

BTW, here is the town and country planning act 1990 legislation time limit exemptions.

I cannot see any circumstances in it?