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The Planning requirement for a porous solution / run off within the site, is to avoid rain running off on to the pavement and road, as this can contribute to flooding in extreme conditions. Where you run it to within the site, e.g. into the house drain, is of no concern. Sounds like you might be...

Hi all, Not sure but the OP may be mixing up two requirements. 1. Unless the road is privately owned, it will be owned and maintained by the Highway authority. This applies to most non-main roads (i.e. unclassified roads). Any works to the pavement or road (e.g. a vehicular crossover) need to...

Not sure whether this has been spelt out so-- The rear-most extension will need Prior Approval or planning permission as the combined depth of 6m applies. The 'infill' extension will need planning permission if its width is more than 1/2 that of the main house. See the relevant Government...

In my experience- volume will be calculated based on external measurements, and the Council will measure from your drawings. The volume check is one of the basic checks they will tick off, long with the 200mm set back from the eaves, side facing windows being obscured and fixed shut up to 1.7m...

Yes Class O is the right one, but the procedure is set out under paragraph W.. as you say- aren’t they great at keeping things simple!

Sound like he's clued up on the need for permission- see the Class A restrictions: A.1 Development is not permitted by Class A if— ... (d)the height of the eaves of the part of the dwellinghouse enlarged, improved or altered would exceed the height of the eaves of the existing dwellinghouse;

I'm not surprised that there is a lack of understanding around prior approvals; they are horrendously complicated. Martin Goodall has written two books on the subject; they are a good source of information and advice, but that fact there is two books worth of stuff to write about shows how...

From a Planning point of view: If it is a prior approval, and they submitted the detailed floorplans and they were approved, it is a legal requirement that you build out in strict accordance with them. If you want to amend the layout I would contact the council; minor changes can probably be...

The volume is only counted if you form habitable accommodation within the new roof, and it will then be considered under Classes A and B. Otherwise under A and C so no volume consideration...

Not sure you can in fact carry them both out lawfully. The prior approval decision does not, as you say, confirm for certain that the extension is PD. You gain that confirmation through an LDC application should you wish. If that extension is PD, it can be carried out lawfully. Your planning...

Hi all, I know this has been bought up a few times as a query. Whilst most of you won't like it, there has been appeal decisions where the Inspector took the view that a deck has to be below 300mm at all points to be Pd so it is up for discussion. If you are going to take further action then...

I think you've got the right end of the stick re materials. If you're in a conservation area just beware of any Article 4 Directions, and be aware that you cannot build anything off any original side wall (A.2. (b)).

Sounds like the inspector just thinks a legal agreement is required to ensure that the permitted development scheme is not built. If so maybe you just need to re-submit the scheme to the council under a new application with an accompanying unilateral undertaking which would ensure that the PD...

The view has been taken previously that all parts of a deck need to be 300mm or less above ground level - at all points. This approach means decks which are higher than 300mm at some points would not be PD. Some councils apply this approach and it has been taken by Inspectors at appeal- see this...

As per Woody- PD rights apply for extensions and external alterations do not apply. Installation of a rooflight is an external alteration which requires planning permission. Amalgamation of units may require permission anywhere in the country (London or not is irrelevant). This is a judgement...

the measurement should be from the highest ground level alongside the extension to the peak of the roof lantern.

To be clear- a 'non-material amendment' application does not seek a new 'permission' it just seeks confirmation whether the council considers the amended scheme is so close to the original it could lawfully be carried out under the original planning permission. i.e. if the change is not...

Yes depends on the Planning Officer / LPA but there is a reasonable chance they have read Government's Technical Guidance which clarifies this point: In order to be permitted development, a proposal must meet all the limitations and conditions under each Class relevant to the proposal. It is...

There is an argument that if any part of the decking is over 300mm in height then it does need planning permission. This is because the definition of 'height' given in the GPDO relates to buildings, plant and machinery. Arguably decking / patios do not fall under those three categories, this...