Where do I measure the 4m from for our detatched bungalow extension under PD

[dlicious]

Hi im looking to extend from the back of our 1950s bungalow. My question is do we measure the 4m from A or B on the attatched drawing please?

We want to go as big as possible without planning due to problem neighbours!

Thanks in advance

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

If you attach anything to the side of the outrigger then you're limited to half the overall width as it would also need to comply with the side extension criteria.

 

[dlicious]

Thanks for the reply. We are only looking to extend to the rear.

We are just unsure where the 4m measurement should be taken from.

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Let's get this straight, you want add an extension in green yes?

If so then anything to the side of the red line is limited to half the width of the house.

 

[dlicious]

Hi yes we only want to extend straight from the back nothing to either side just the width of the original bungalow.

Thanks

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

If any part of the extension is touching the red line then the width of the extension is limited to half the overall width of the house.

 

[dlicious]

So I cant go full width without planning permission then?

 

[dlicious]

Even though the proposed extension is to the rear of the property? Im totally confused by this sorry

 

[thomp1983]

Just apply for planning, it's straightforward enough, will allow you the extension you want and of its granted puts paid to any objections your neighbours may have.

You will have permitted development to fall back on if planning is refused but you won't be able to build the extension you want.

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Even though the proposed extension is to the rear of the property? Im totally confused by this sorry

Because you are attaching the extension to a 'side wall' (ie the red one in the image above) as well as the rear walls (your walls A & B), then the extension must meet the criteria for both a side extension and a rear extension.

 

[wessex101]

If any part of the extension is touching the red line then the width of the extension is limited to half the overall width of the house.

Fair point but it is worth clarifying that it depends what the "outrigger" is. It might not be original and is a small extension or conservatory.

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Could be, over to the OP to clarify ....

 

[dlicious]

Ah I now see what you mean. It’s just a pantry and boiler room but as far as I’m aware it’s original

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

You'll have to apply for planning permission if you want to go full width then, if the neighbours complaints are invalid then they will be dismissed anyway, you can always fall back to what you can achieve under PD. Sometimes it's better to just apply for what you really want rather than being restricted by the PD criteria, you'll only ever add this extension once so make it the best you can.

 

[dlicious]

Appreciate all the help thanks again