permission for conservatory

[tony1851]

No; 4m is the maximum single-storey rear extension allowed for a detached property under the permitted development rules.
Google 'Harrow Residential Design Guide SDP' for their planning policy. Page 62 suggests it can be more flexible depending on site circumstances/proximity to neighbouring properties etc.

 

[Nakajo]

You remain confused about the difference between permitted development (PD) and planning permission. It seems that your PD rights have been entirely curtailed by prior development, meaning you could not have a conservatory of even a single centimetre without first seeking planning permission. The indication from the local authority seems to be that you would be unsuccessful in this endeavour - but they're not always right, so if you fancy your chances, submit an application, and be prepared to take it to appeal.

 

[arkiboys]

No; 4m is the maximum single-storey rear extension allowed for a detached property under the permitted development rules.
Google 'Harrow Residential Design Guide SDP' for their planning policy. Page 62 suggests it can be more flexible depending on site circumstances/proximity to neighbouring properties etc.

Many thanks for your help

 

[arkiboys]

No; 4m is the maximum single-storey rear extension allowed for a detached property under the permitted development rules.
Google 'Harrow Residential Design Guide SDP' for their planning policy. Page 62 suggests it can be more flexible depending on site circumstances/proximity to neighbouring properties etc.

Hello again,
I will be going to see the pre-planning officer in a couple of weeks.
So that I am prepared to show him notes from their guide documents which you referred me to, what exactly should I tell him or which part of the paragraph can I show him so that I can re-enforce my application for the conservatory?

Thank you

 

[Nakajo]

So, your local authority operates some kind of pre-application scheme which (for a fee) allows you to meet for an hour or so with one of their planning officers?

 

[arkiboys]

So, your local authority operates some kind of pre-application scheme which (for a fee) allows you to meet for an hour or so with one of their planning officers?

yes. that is correct.

 

[tony1851]

Hello again,
I will be going to see the pre-planning officer in a couple of weeks.
So that I am prepared to show him notes from their guide documents which you referred me to, what exactly should I tell him or which part of the paragraph can I show him so that I can re-enforce my application for the conservatory?

Thank you

Take along a site plan of your property (you can buy one online) and the relevant page mentioned above in their Policy Guidelines.

 

[arkiboys]

Take along a site plan of your property (you can buy one online) and the relevant page mentioned above in their Policy Guidelines.

Apologies for this :
1- how do I get a site plan and what is it?
2- Is it page 62 I should print out and take? if so, which sections I should point out to?

Thank you

 

[tony1851]

Google 'site location plans' - there are many firms selling them online - usually around £8-10. Type your postcode and house no. in and they will email it to you.
For the meeting, you need to print out and take the two pages mentioned before.

 

[arkiboys]

Thank you for the details...
1- I have already submitted a pre-planning application, so why site location plan is required?
2- Pages 21 and 22 of the technical guide do not seem to be referring to what I am after. May be it is because I do not understand the terminologies used there... Are you sure these two pages are helpful to take to the meeting?

Thank you