Search results

In general you can only use materials which are of a similar appearance to the main house. So if the house is brick, you cannot render it without planning permission. In the same way you would not be able to render a brick extension without planning permission. Grey framed windows would not...

I think it is generally accepted that in respect of houses and flats the 4 year period applies. The way the legislation is worded is open to interpretation (as usual), but in the cases I have seen over the years the 4 year rule has always been applied.

Put simply- if the building and use have been in place for more than 4 years, and the council did not serve an enforcement notice in that time, the building and use will now be immune from enforcement action. So it sounds like the determining factor is- did the council serve an enforcement...

This is the current Planning legislation relating to driveways / hardstanding: Class F – hard surfaces incidental to the enjoyment of a dwellinghouse Permitted development F. Development consisting of— (a)he provision within the curtilage of a dwellinghouse of a hard surface for any purpose...

No, apologies. You said extended and I assumed this meant an external addition.

You may also need planning permission for the extension.

If it's ancillary why have you had it rated separately for Council Tax? Doesn't make sense.

These sound like structural alts so I'm pretty sure building control approval is required. Planning is a bit more complicated, in general, if the property is a single dwelling (not a flat) PP would not be required provided: Materials to be used (for the wall and window/door frames) are of a...

Is the kerb dropped already? If not you will need to. The excavations proposed probably do require planning permission so I would apply for the lot.

I would apply to be on the safe side. It is a structural alteration and a BCO will check all is in order / safe.

If you want to use the 6 metre extension option as a fall back position then yes I would apply for prior approval and see whether you get a positive outcome. As I said though, the height restriction is 3 metres not 3.5- from the GPDO- (i)the enlarged part of the dwellinghouse would be within 2...

A starting point might be to confirm exactly what you can do without permission. Which is set out here: http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2015/596/schedule/2/part/1/crossheading/class-a-enlargement-improvement-or-other-alteration-of-a-dwellinghouse/made The maximum depth without any...

Most Inspectors do as well, but as you suggest each decision is just an individual interpretation of some very poorly worded legislation. Any decision maker might give some weight to the intention of this restriction, which is protect neighbouring amenity by setting a maximum height for...

I would just apply and evidence 28/05/2016 onwards. If the use was was lawful prior to adoption of the Article 4, and the Article 4 only covers new changes of use, it does not impact upon existing uses, there will be nothing else to discuss.

If the property was in lawful C4 use prior to the article 4 taking effect 29/05/2016 then you will only need to prove the use back to then. So provide evidence to cover 28/05/2016 onwards and you should be fine.

I think most councils take the view that if any part of the deck is over 300mm in height, then the deck as a whole would require planning permission. If a property has an existing deck part of which is over 300mm in height, it would be immune from enforcement action if it has been in situ for...

Has anyone seen any decisions yet where LDCs have been granted by councils, or by Inspectors on appeal, based upon this judgement? It's been about 6 weeks so I would have thought if LPAs and Inspectors are going to follow this judgement then quite a few would have been issued by now..

Your drawing suggests that you are also proposing to raise ground levels alongside the new wall / fence. As a whole the works may need permission- I think you options are either to do it and hop for the best, or go to your council with more details drawings to seek further advice.

If it's a side extension the width of the extension cannot be more than 50% of the width of the main house. Materials will need to match the main house.

Hi, not sure if I can help but I can provide some general advice- Based upon your photo of the dormer it looks like the potential conflicts with the PD legislation are as follows: 1. The dormer may extend beyond the boundaries of your property as the party walls have been built up. Some...