Hi.
I purchased a house in 2006 which at the time of sale had planning permission granted for an extension - the plans for which were drawn up by a local architect for the previous owner of the property.
I never commenced work on the extension within the requisite three year period - so as far as I am aware the permission has lapsed.
I now want to do the extension and understand that a fresh application must be made and go through the due process.
My question is whether I can still use the original plans, drawn up by the architect for the previous owner of the property, or whether I need to get new plan drawn up. In other words, does the copyright on the plans belong to the original author (architect), the person who paid for that work, or do they pass with the property and are now mine to use.
Any advice gratefully received.
With thanks.
I purchased a house in 2006 which at the time of sale had planning permission granted for an extension - the plans for which were drawn up by a local architect for the previous owner of the property.
I never commenced work on the extension within the requisite three year period - so as far as I am aware the permission has lapsed.
I now want to do the extension and understand that a fresh application must be made and go through the due process.
My question is whether I can still use the original plans, drawn up by the architect for the previous owner of the property, or whether I need to get new plan drawn up. In other words, does the copyright on the plans belong to the original author (architect), the person who paid for that work, or do they pass with the property and are now mine to use.
Any advice gratefully received.
With thanks.