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I'll put in the prior notification forms as suggested and will post back here when I have the outcome. That will obviously take some time. I just need to ask another question about what I'm doing but I'll put that in a fresh post so as not to deviate from this particular issue for any future...

That then reverts back to my original interpretation of the rules that the LPA only get involved if the neighbours object and then should only consider it from the neighbours amenity.

I don't think the sheep and horses will have any objections ;)

So they can only consider the impact on my one adjoining neighbour then? They can't wander off into the fields and say it's not in keeping with the greenbelt when you look at it from a distance?

I'm not sure why they have lumped Permitted Development and Larger Home Extension rules into the same guidance as it implies they have temporarily increased the size of PD extensions just so long as you consult your neighbours and they do not object. It seems the LPA can object regardless of...

Great, thanks. I think I'll try the 'Prior Notification' route and if that fails revert to an alternative design under the standard PD rules and will probably get a Lawful Development Certificate just to avoid any doubt if we decide to sell in the future.

The house has already been extended a few times and is in greenbelt. The last successful planning application was done in 2010/11 by a previous owner and the words 'over development' have been mentioned when I spoke to that architect. I therefore think any plans that require the LPA's approval...

Thanks Woody. Back to the drawing board for me then!

Hi Just had an Architectural Consultant round to look at my intended PD extension plans using the current larger home extension rules. I had understood that the LPA can only object if the plan falls outside of the temporary larger PD rules (For example more than 8 metres off the back of the...

It is nice to be on the winning side :). Now I can crack on with my PD plans without worrying about them asking me to take the front extension down first! It also answers a question I had in an earlier post where I was not sure where the front of the house was in the eyes of the planning...

I have now studied the planning applications in full and better understand what happened. The original plans in 2010 showed the second storey extension and the removal of the small single storey extension at the front. The planning department accepted this plan but the applicant failed to...

I haven't seen any conditions stating the front extension had to be removed but will double check. PD rights are in tact as far as I can tell so we are looking at replacing conservatory with a bigger more useful room. So do you think it's - - 4 years to enforce - 10 years to enforce - Can't...

Hi All Just been looking at the plans of the most recent extension on my house that was done by the previous owner. They submitted a plan in 2010 to add a second storey which included knocking down a 3m x 4m front single-storey extension effectively reducing the floor space downstairs. This...

Thanks Tony. When listing neighbouring properties do I have to list the owners of fields? I have one obvious neighbour to the left. To the right is a field entrance and a public path then beyond that is a caravan park for temporary holiday visitors. Behind me is a field and on the other side of...

That sounds like good advice. I will talk to an architect and get some drawings underway. Thanks for everyone's input.

Very good point.... It was January when they told me I had to wait until April and I hadn't realised that much time had passed. I will give them a call. Thanks.

So they could say the back of the house is the principal elevation as it nearest the road, that could be a big spanner in the works! The back of the house is 13 metres from the boundary with a further hedge of about 1 metre and the road can not be seen from the garden (or accessed as its too...

My planning department has an online pre planning advice service that allows you to submit enquiries. I did this and they replied saying they were too busy and hope to offer pre planning guidance from April onwards!! I am reasonably confident its a PD proposal but just wanted to check on here...

Hi My house faces away from the highway so my drive and front door are effectively at the back of the house (See image below). My back garden then faces onto the highway separated by a large hedge and fence . The front door of the house has always been at the back in relation to the highway...

Hi Just had a new Pyronix Enforcer alarm installed but forgot to ask engineer to create a dog friendly area that sets everthing apart from two pir's where the dog lives when we go out without her. We have a bedtime setting. Anyone know where i can find instructions to add another part set...