Recent content by Scrape42

Many thanks for this - this seems to be a logical explanation of what should happen and I had already drafted a letter along these lines. I will beef it up a little with some of your phrases and submit it. I'll let you know what happens.

What has become obvious is that the initial application for the extension was simply to get a larger (virtual) building to replace. The replacement is supposed to be similar in size to the one demolished; extensions are less restricted. I don't believe there was ever any intention to extend...

Thank you for this speedy response GeoffJ. I accept the point you make except that I have perhaps over-simplified the situation. Guidelines and policies associated with extensions to buildings outside of development areas have changed in this authority since the first permission was granted. The...

My neighbour obtained planning permission to build a large extension to his cottage. The work wasn't started within the three year period but shortly before his permission expired he submitted another application to demolish the cottage and replace it with a much larger one elsewhere on the same...