Knocking 2 houses into 1 help.

EasyTiger · 4 Feb 2009

Hi,

I'm currently in the throws of buying the attached semi-d cottage so that we can hopefully knock them tastefully into one to fit the whole step family together. My question is regarding planning permission really, would there be a problem with this? Would it be more cost effective regarding council tax etc? Has anyone done similar?

Thanks,

Martin.
Great site btw.

badgerchief · 4 Feb 2009

a friend of mine did similar a few years ago once you connect the services together one supply for gas electric and water and remove one of the kitchens the council should recognise the propertys as a single dwelling check though with a call to your local planning department

^woody^ · 4 Feb 2009

There is a very similar post on this forum. Just over one year ago IIRC

Planning issues will depend on the local policy - many councils want more houses not less.

Council tax is a separate issue, and it will be assessed on the finished property

diggerjones · 9 Feb 2009

yes we did this, planning no prob. coucil tax went up 1 band. i am in cheshire.we started with a end terrace of a row of 3 then bought next door and nocked through. we have since bought the other end 1. but that is still classed as a seperate house.

EasyTiger · 10 Feb 2009

Thanks for the replies guys, this has eased my mind a bit. we've basically now got 2 1897 built cottages which I'm only putting 2 door ways through plus the whole kitchen. This will deem it fit for purpose and also can be split if required in the future. The big thing for me is that I've aquired a double building plot next to the new house too!!

Martin

jimbobmills · 26 May 2009

Any chance for some photos... we tried a few years back our council told us politely to go and fish. You must have a good council .. lucky you..

EasyTiger · 27 May 2009

I've got photos on my digital camera, I'll post them asap with more info.

Martin.

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