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And to clarify that phrase the guidance sets out how 'similar' the appearnce needs to be, and in the case of a brick faced house, the colour and style of the bricks used in the extension need to match the house. It's very specific. The word 'similar' could mean a very close match or just...

Most councils follow the technical guidance. The legislation was applied more flexibly until this guidance was published. The guidance tries to provide more certainty on a large number of ambiguities itself which the legislation includes. I'm not sure why any council would take a view contrary...

What you have done is not PD, The technical guidance makes clear that an exnetsion to a brick faced dwelling MUST be of brick finish, and must be of similar bricks: http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/uploads/100806_PDforhouseholders_TechnicalGuidance.pdf Page 28 clarifies the material condition...

Your options are: (a) If you want to use the building as ancillary accomodation, i.e. accomodation where those residing would have a clear and demonstrable dependency on the main dwelling, and would not be able to live indepently as a single household, this would not in general require planning...

I would suggest that removing something is not development- i.e. no permission required. Making good the roof in replacement would be PD provided you use materials to match the existing building. It may be that the LDC was refused in error.

A couple of points- 1. You can't apply for PRIOR approval after the change has taken place. That is set out in the GPDO. 2. Only 4 years is required for a residential use. 10 years in any other case.

If you can evidence 4 years continuous residential use you can apply for a Lawful Development Certificate to effectively regularise the use. Examples of evidence include: Has the Council Tax record been deleted? If so when? Is the flat registered for Council Tax? If so submit bills. Is the...

If they're replacing timber windows with UPVC, and it's a flat, then they will need planning permission. If they install without consent, it's a risk as there is a chance that PP will not be granted in which case they may end uphaving to rip the new windows out to reinstate timber. It...

Unfortunately building regs do not cover all of the requirements of the Code for Sustainable Homes. You will need to employ an approved assessor to do the work and the Certificate will need to be approved by Breeam or Stroma, assessors can be found on the Breeam website.

I haven't seen any appeal decisions which address this specific issue- it would be really useful if anyone can provide details of these decisions (e.g. appeal references)? I can't find any in the free appeal decision summary document on Planningjungle but I know this isn't up to date. Thanks.

The technical guidance on the 2008 PD legislation: http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/uploads/100806_PDforhouseholders_TechnicalGuidance.pdf Defines height in relation to buildings: ‘Height’ - references to height (for example, the heights of the eaves on a house extension) is the height...