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We live in a 1930's semi detached, that was extended 17 years ago (before we moved in), full width ground floor (out by 3.6m) and half with 1st floor (the side not attached to the neighbour)
Neighbours house also has a 3.6m deep, single story extension with a flat roof. No 1st floor extension.
I went to the planning dept this week to ask (with crudely drawn sketches) if we could extend a further 3.4m out, single story only. Added to the existing extension, so the ground floor addition totals 7m from original house. I know would have to go through formal planning application as its over the permitted 6m for semi detached.
Was told no, because the proposed extension would block light for the neighbours back windows on their extension, does this sound right please?
Never been to planning dept before so didnt want to argue, or set off on the wrong foot, but is that a definite 'no'?
Wanted to know before I got proper drawings drawn up and submitted, so not to waste a load of money
Surely any single story extension that protrudes further than the adjoining house, could potentially block light to an extent??
Neighbours house also has a 3.6m deep, single story extension with a flat roof. No 1st floor extension.
I went to the planning dept this week to ask (with crudely drawn sketches) if we could extend a further 3.4m out, single story only. Added to the existing extension, so the ground floor addition totals 7m from original house. I know would have to go through formal planning application as its over the permitted 6m for semi detached.
Was told no, because the proposed extension would block light for the neighbours back windows on their extension, does this sound right please?
Never been to planning dept before so didnt want to argue, or set off on the wrong foot, but is that a definite 'no'?
Wanted to know before I got proper drawings drawn up and submitted, so not to waste a load of money
Surely any single story extension that protrudes further than the adjoining house, could potentially block light to an extent??