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I had a similar extension done in London. It required planning but it was accepted. Please also bear in mind that if there is a manhole, then a separate permission must be put in place with Thames water as they will not allow you to build anywhere near it without their written consent. What i...

Thought of that but this will not restore original eaves and it will be noticeable in comparison with the neighbours house.

For me the issue continues to be the council, not the neighbours. The builders I have used were professionals and they did the loft at very high standard in a little under 8 weeks. They indeed discussed with the neighbours the party wall , which on one side the neighbour was not sure therefor we...

The builders I have used were very professional and there are ways for them to do it as they build along, even if is a longer and more expensive process. You just have to find the right ones for your job. My ones were happy to discuss quieries with the neighbours, not it depends how willing the...

I will follow option 2 and if required it will be followed by option 1. Meanwhile i have employed another arhitect who said we have a 50% chance of succeeding. Hopefully i wil not get to option 1. Thank you very much for your honest opinions. Really apreciate all your coments. Also i agree that...

This is a picture of the front roof

I have added another as it might be a bit clearer.

This is a picture of what he has drawn. The loft was not done as an l shape as i clearly said I am not looking for such a big extension. He argued that he put it down only for the purpose of the drawing and the fact that it comes under pd, but it is up to me how big i decide to do it.

Also there are no modification visible from the front of the house except instalation of 2 velux windows. Will upload a picture tomorrow as it is to dark to take it now .

The arhitect stopped answerring his phone as soon as he realised I have a problem. I have now contacted several others which hopefully will get back to me in a timely maner. I intend to take legal action against him, but firstly I have to find out how much it will cost me to put things right. By...

Well, initially their issue was the 20 cm setback. I have argued that it was pointless as the party wall was raised. That's where they got their ideas. Now I have a new issue . I have spend a lot of money on this loft conversion and now i am questioning why I have done it. I am mentally tired of...

It looks like we are both on a similar situation. Do you mind telling me which arhitect you have used? I also live in newham and I have the same issue.

Depending on where you live I would directly contact your council as I have issues with my council for raising the party wall- currently trying to enforce. Better ask for their direct advice even if it makes more sense to do it one way over the other. Best of luck

Hi I am just asking for advise. I have recently had my loft converted under PD rights. Following discussions with the neighbours it was agreed that I should raise the party walls in brick to match existing house as they intend to convert at a later date. The 20 cm setback was not maintained as...