4 and 10 year ruling

[algas]

Can any of you help solve a disagreement I'm having with a mate, he is adamant that 10 years must have passes before the LA can no longer take action on lets say an extension built without PP. I said I was sure that if 4 yrs had passed the LA can insist on retrospective PP but can't refuse, after 10 yrs can't insist in PP, no National Parks, Listed buildings Conservation areas, etc, pints ride on this!

Tia Alan

 

[tony1851]

It's 4 years for a building/extension, but 10 years for a change of use.
Outside these time limits, the LPA cannot insist on retrospective applications. In fact, an LPA cannot insist on a retrospective application, even within the time limits. All they can do is either leave the matter, or start enforcement proceedings.

 

[algas]

That' where the confusion lies, we were both quite well oiled, He has an old redundant industrial unit and wanted to convert to Flats so 10 yrs for change of use, we were both sort of right, even steven on the beer I expect.

 

[wessex101]

Probably worth investigating the new permitted development rules for conversions of commercial buildings to residential use.

 

[^woody^]

Best keep off the drink.