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    Window Opening question

    Apply to get a lawful development certificate (LDC) to protect your backside.
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    Re-instating lapsed planning permission

    But as a rule, doesn't the planning framework tend toward being more relaxed as opposed to being made more stringent? I know I am speaking generally, and your answer properly covers the specific cases where this is not true.
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    Raised patio and tall structure

    The 2.5m is measured from the highest natural ground level on the side wall of the gazebo. There does not need to be any natural ground for the measurement to apply (just take the calculated figure). So it depends how the gazebo sits in relation to natural ground level and the terrace just...
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    Permission for vehicle access over public footpath

    In our area of Croydon we have several footpaths where cars have a right of way for access. Some of these footpaths have names from which any rational person would assume that they are roads and not footpaths- however, legally they are footpaths that just happen to look like roads and are...
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    House conversion to two flats

    I am not an expert in this area - But it sounds like your problem is made overly complex because you want 2 front doors (be they internal). If you remove the requirement for 2 front doors then the upstairs could be rented out in the same way that anyone can rent out a spare room. There is then...
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    PWA survey company

    Thanks FootSoldier888 The double garages are detached from the houses - but each double garage shares a party wall with the neighbouring garage. The neighbour wants to take their side of the garage down to make room to build out the side of their house on two storeys. it is an aggressive...
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    PWA survey company

    Thanks to all that commented . The advice is being passed on the impacted house owner. This may have saved her a great many problems. Although the application is still pending a decision. Hopefully it will be chucked out.
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    PWA survey company

    A nearby neighbour is elderly. She has received a letter from a PWA surveyor (Pearce and Pearce Surveys). It appears her neighbour has submitted a planning application to build a very large extension that involves removing a garage that has a shared wall with her garage. It looks like Pearce...
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    Neighbours objection, right of light, regulations

    This is a complex area I am no expert, but I put this paper together for my resident's association. http://www.localplanningapps.co.uk/knowledge/LightAndPrivacy1.html At least ancient lights does not apply in your case.
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    How to appeal planning refusal

    Sorry to jump in. Regarding these early meetings with the planning consultant - It is clearly to the commercial advantage of the planning consultant to encourage the owner to appeal. They generate income and feed their children etc. Would the schedule for professional fees normally be...
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    Multiple planning permissions

    From what I see the planning system is only complex when owners/developers try to "game the system". If you had been open and honest in the first place, and paid the fees due then you would not be trying dig your self out of a hole now.
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    Sloping ground-Rear extension

    Do not let the PD vs planning permission argument get in the way for good design. I know there is also a chicken 'n' egg argument - but that is about compromise that should come later. Just check out some of the terrible rear extensions you see riding the trains through that place called...
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    Is a wrap around extension allowed under Permitted Development?

    NO - the extra corner part requires planning permission
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    Planning permission / I bought 3 plots recently

    I do not know without looking deeper into the planning policy and land designations. As brown-field land the sites would likely be worth much more than what you have paid. They would be offered to, and snapped up, by developers who would use the economies of scale and the fact they are...
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    Planning permission / I bought 3 plots recently

    Have you looked at their T&Cs - http://www.perfectplot.co.uk/Terms.asp They are not making any assertion that planning permission might be forthcoming. The operators of the site are Gladwish Land Sales Ltd A google search on them gets several hits...
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    Planning Permission

    May also need permission from the freeholder.
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    Garden Salon

    Hi Would the clients' access the salon from the front of the house, or via a rear garden entrance? Have you checked if you need permission for this "commercial use"? Will your clients arrive by public transport or private car? Is there sufficient parking on your site or in the area to...
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    Replace previous conservatory with extension up to the boundary line?

    Have you assigned a PWA surveyor? What do they say on the matter? G
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    Replace previous conservatory with extension up to the boundary line?

    Have you assigned a PWA surveyor? What do they say on the matter? G
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    Dormer extension above original ridge height?

    Whilst strictly true, I get to review many applications and attend appeal hearings where the developers push the use of precedents. Regards Geoff
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