Hi,
Hoping to get some help or guidance with a planning issue.
We're looking to get a 3m 2 storey extension to our mid terrace property basically exactly what 1 of our immediate neighbours had built c2003. Another neighbour further down the row had a similar application refused c2005.
We went for pre-application advice citing next door's plans as what we want. While the planning officer sounded positive on site visit, when the pre-app advice came back it stated an application would not get a favourable recomendation due to the 45deg rule on our other neighbour.
I can see why they decline, but the issue is that our immediate neighbour has the extension which contravenes this rule. Also at least two other houses on the row have older but similar size extensions.
Now, the pre-app advice says there's no material difference between our application and the one that was refused. However, by the same test, there's no material difference between us an the several other extended properties. Well, there is because our property is affected by next door's extension.
We've been told by the planners that there is no precedence in planning and that each case is taken on merit. However, aside from implying there is precedence, they really don't seem to weigh the numerous merits (I could write a list) of our extension plan against the only demerit.
This is very frustrating and has put me off from applying until I get some guidance on our chances of success.
I have asked friends who are planners but none have dealt with this issue before so I hope someone can suggest a way forward.
Thanks
Adam
Hoping to get some help or guidance with a planning issue.
We're looking to get a 3m 2 storey extension to our mid terrace property basically exactly what 1 of our immediate neighbours had built c2003. Another neighbour further down the row had a similar application refused c2005.
We went for pre-application advice citing next door's plans as what we want. While the planning officer sounded positive on site visit, when the pre-app advice came back it stated an application would not get a favourable recomendation due to the 45deg rule on our other neighbour.
I can see why they decline, but the issue is that our immediate neighbour has the extension which contravenes this rule. Also at least two other houses on the row have older but similar size extensions.
Now, the pre-app advice says there's no material difference between our application and the one that was refused. However, by the same test, there's no material difference between us an the several other extended properties. Well, there is because our property is affected by next door's extension.
We've been told by the planners that there is no precedence in planning and that each case is taken on merit. However, aside from implying there is precedence, they really don't seem to weigh the numerous merits (I could write a list) of our extension plan against the only demerit.
This is very frustrating and has put me off from applying until I get some guidance on our chances of success.
I have asked friends who are planners but none have dealt with this issue before so I hope someone can suggest a way forward.
Thanks
Adam