concrete garage gone , car port appears.

[robgil]

if this was to happen at the bottom of my garden one day , would i need planning permission? and would i need to talk to the C.O. as its in a conservation area?

 

[Penners]

I suggest that you should talk to your CO. Just an informal phone call will at least ensure that you know where you stand.

If the new structure is less than 30m^2 in floor area, I believe I'm correct in saying that you won't need Building Regs consent.

 

[skier-hughes]

it depends on if it's in the front garden or rear garden.........

 

[JoceAndChris]

This is quite interesting: http://www.southkesteven.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=1641

I second that it would be worth your while to contact the relevant authorities.

 

[AMc]

If you're considering it then I would ask both the CO (if you're listed/conservation area) and building control and ask for a written response.

We sent in our plans and I have a print out of an email that shows planning were consulted before we commenced our renovation & conversion which I'm confident will be worth having if we sell.

Dear (my chartered surveyor)

Thank you for your enquiry regarding the alterations to (My house).

I have taken a look at the plans you sent me. I understand that the alterations to the property are generally internal with changes to the fenestration. There also appears to be no alterations to the shape of the roof on the vinery. In addition, there are no restrictions related to the property to consider.

Therefore, I can confirm that planning permission will not be required for the alterations as described and submitted on the plans received on 3 April 2008. Building regulations will, however, need to be consulted.

Every effort has been made to give you a helpful reply. However, the contents of this email only represent officer opinion and do not constitute a formal determination under sections 191/192 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended. The Council will therefore not be responsible for any loss suffered as a result of anyone relying on the opinion of this letter.

Please contact me if I have misunderstood anything or if you have any questions.

Kind regards,
(planning officers name)

 

[Flyfisher]

Interesting waiver in that letter.

If a council planning officer cannot give a legally-binding planning decision, who can?

 

[robgil]

cheers guys , its a side garden off a short track/drive. i think the only issue will be rain water drainage , at present the garage has none. i shall call my co and make sure its ok.

 

[AMc]

Interesting waiver in that letter.

If a council planning officer cannot give a legally-binding planning decision, who can?

I figured as I hadn't submitted a formal application then that was reasonable and shows acceptable levels of care on my part to any future purchaser.

 

[Penners]

If a council planning officer cannot give a legally-binding planning decision, who can?

"[long, hissing intake of breath] it's more than my job's worth to express an unequivocal opinion."

 

[skier-hughes]

Not a customs officer, who'll give you an answer based on what they read in their notes and then tell you to read them for yourself and decide

Then if you get it wrong we'll charge you with all sorts, imprison you and fine you...........

 

[Gareth Hughes]

Interesting waiver in that letter.

If a council planning officer cannot give a legally-binding planning decision, who can?

I figured as I hadn't submitted a formal application then that was reasonable and shows acceptable levels of care on my part to any future purchaser.

Or you could always phone building regs and rely on that instead :twisted:

 

[Flyfisher]

Is that official planning advice Gareth? :wink: :lol:

 

[Gareth Hughes]

Is that official planning advice Gareth? :wink:

Oh yes, anywhere I'm not involved, letting your builder phone the unnamed and unattributable building inspector for a quick chat (I imagine that AMc's letter from a planner is signed by someone?) guarantees you can cut through the red tape of getting permission (have I ever mentioned that my grandfather was a bricklayer-turned-builder/developer-turned-building inspector?). Though if anyone notices ten years later, and especially if it's a listed building, you may find there are one or two expensive problems selling your house...

 

[JoceAndChris]

:lol:

 

[Penners]

have I ever mentioned that my grandfather was a bricklayer-turned-builder/developer-turned-building inspector?

Set a thief to catch a thief.

Figuratively speaking, of course.