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I suspect, if we accept that it is on the party wall, the concern is the trespass of the fascia board, window sill and roofing felt. Even under planning permission/LDC, or the passing of 5 years this would remain trespass. Normally when buying the house, your solicitor will write to the...

Just because it is not in the planning database does not mean that it must be over 12 years - it may have been built without planning consent or a permitted dev. cert. Looks like it follows the party wall - this can be good - you can build an extension off the side wall - probably removing the...

You probably need to resign yourself to the situation. The answers you received 2 years ago will have been true at that time. They and you can not predict the future. See if the council will consider installing vegetation to provide screening on their side of the hedge - failing that you may...

Do you intend the proposed window to provide light to an area defined as stairs/landing? Or, do you want the window to be part of a habitable space? The planning system may treat these intentions differently?

Or ask for planning permission to build your double garage across the boundary. You are over thinking this to save what is small change compared to the cost of the build. Go for what results in good design. If it is good design the planning authority is likely to approve.

Perimeter fences can be removed - and even then the original curtliage is deemed to continue. Things that may indicate the extent of the curtliage are:- Do you have 1 set of deeds that includes the house, garden and woodland? or two sets of deeds Can you access the original planning...

You need to clarify if the house, garden and woodland form a single curtliage. Or it is a house and garden that forms the curtliage, and you happen to also own the woodland? If it is the latter then you might well be restricted to builds that support the undeveloped nature of the woodland. -...

Are you claiming that the field with shed/dwelling is a new plot with dwelling house and the field forms the curtliage? Or - are you claiming the field is a now part of the curtliage of a your main house that was on an adjacent plot? The first attempts to claim that the field is now classed as...

So they are not they going to be chasing you down!! Whilst ESHERFIELD Properties is dissolved, their rights could have been acquired by another company or individual. The current owner of those rights may step forward at some point in the future. That is why the prospective mortgage company...

One other thing, a simple search of google "registered address Asherfield Properties" produces several hits - some stating that the company is dormant. Are any of these your developer?

garage conversion in most cases is permitted development. it is unlikely that the developer (if they existed) would be interested in asserting the covenant. You can adopt a "don't ask don't tell" attitude and do the conversion anyway - check that PD rights apply (almost certainly they will)...

Trump wall?

Most of local plans express the level of parking for residential properties as a "maximum allowed", and not as a "minimum required", or a mandatory amount. if you are in an area were available parking is very limited, there may be a requirement for off-street parking to be provided with all new...

Hi It looks a bit tight - but it depends on the new application and local plan. There is no point trying to second guess these things - just wait until you can see the submitted plans.

This is not an uncommon proposal. It would be subject to the planning application and the planning policies used by the local council. the devil is i the detail. Do you have a link to the planning application?

It could be that under the PWA agreement the intent is that you will agree to move out of your house whilst the party wall is removed so that there is access to build the proposed rear extension, render the external surface and then rebuild the party wall. Before then making good all internal...

I agree - but it becomes a measure of "important" change? - if the owner had lifted one paving slab (or similar) he could argue that the works have commenced.

Yes It surprises me how much people get vexed by this timing issue. Think it about alternative paths to the new planning application. a) He did the extension - you would not be asking the question b ) Assume the previous planning application did lapse. He could submit the same application...

Thanks Any planning applications being decided on their own merits is very much what the planning officer has said. Alfred wants to have the view from the downstairs front windows out into the street between the garage and the neighbour's house. I agree that it comes down to who owns the...

Hi A friend in the area (call him Alfred to protect the innocent) is struggling to deal with a neighbour. The neighbour submitted a planning application to build a significant ground and 1st floor front extension. This was recently refused as it was out of character and detrimental to the...