Ian Walmsley

Hi, Actually I think the local authority is wrong. Reason being is that you have merely repaired and rebuilt part of the property pre-1948. Normally when you remove something and replace it, then it has gone. But I think in this case, I am not so sure. In any event maybe you repaired it bit by bit, as opposed to demolishing it and rebuilding it - ie.e you repaired it. You also need to always be careful what you say to the local authority. I assume this is enforcement as opposed to the planning department. You might benefit from reaching out directly to me via https://planninggeek.co.uk/contact or perhaps booking a paid session via https://planninggeek.co.uk/book - so that we can give you detailed advise. Please be careful as to anything else you say to the local authority. We are here to help

Hi, Thanks for the message. Unfortunately permitted development rights apply only on the property in question. The height is measured from the natural ground level next do the extension. However if light is impacted, whilst it would not prevent the extension from happening, it could be a civil matter which would impact the build. But that would require a surveyor and probably a solicitor to assist. Sorry that this is maybe not the reply you might have hoped for.

Hi, Thanks for the message. I would look to perhaps undertake this under Class MA or if it was one unit, a mix between Class G and Class MA. This will depend upon the property and the location etc. We are very experienced in submitting such applications, so if you need any further assistance with this opportunity, please reach out to us here. We are here to help.

Whilst I do not know which local authority you operate under, many are either C1 or Sui Generis. Therefore I regret but you will need to apply for planning. There isn't a way around this. You could apply for a certificate of lawfulness, but I suspect it might fail. If you need any assistance with this, please complete our form at https://planninggeek.co.uk/quote

I would potentially agree. However one would need to see the full application etc., to fully comment. If you would like any assistance with an appeal, please complete the form at https://planninggeek.co.uk/quote We are very experienced in appeals. We are here to help.

Hi, If you do not have any other land to cross to the highway and the highway is not classified, it could well be permitted development under Class B of Part 2 of the GPDO. Please see https://www.planninggeek.co.uk/gpdo/minor-operations/access-to-a-highway/ A garden hedge is not protected in the vast majority of cases. If you need a better idea, you are welcome to consult with our team via https://planninggeek.co.uk/contact We are here to help.

Hi, It most certainly can have a curtilage, but this might not be that large. A lot will depend upon how the application for a certificate of lawfulness for the log cabin has been submitted. I hope that your agent did not discuss the other proposals. This should never happen! If they did, this is why you are getting issues. if you need any further assistance, please reach out to us via https://planninggeek.co.uk/contact We are here to help!

Hi, This will require planning permission. Unfortunately the Article 4 blocks C3 to C4, but doesn't block C4 to C3. So once you have gone to C3, you need planning to go back to C4. Yes, you could apply yourself, but I would recommend a planning consultant. You will need a good justification and also meet other criteria. If these are not met, then refusal may easily happen. We do a few of these with Bristol - but the concern is the loss family homes. They will also look at what is called sandwiching and density of HMOs in a radius. Unfortunately there is no guarantee with any article 4 - but we also will not accept an instruction if we know that permission will be refused. Some others might. If you would like a fee proposal for this, please complete the form at https://planninggeek.co.uk/quote We are here to help.

Apologies for the delay. I have issued with some posts appearing. If the barn was not part of an established agricultural unit (EAU) on 24th July 2023, then it will not qualify for the new Class Q

Hi, A co-living in Scotland is likely to be Sui Generis.

If prior approval is required for the permitted development, then often contamination will be taken into account if the planning officer decides based on the previous land use. Therefore a contamination report would be required. If you need any further assistance with this opportunity, please reach out to us via https://planninggeek.co.uk/contact

It doesn't sound like it complies with permitted development as it isn't all within the curtilage of the dwellinghouse. Therefore would require retrospective planning permission or potentially removal. Your only option is to enquire with the enforcement team at the local authority. They can enforce the situation if necessary.

This will need retrospective planning permission. I would strongly advise using a planning consultant to assist you. We can do this for you. Please kindly complete the form at https://planninggeek.co.uk/quote and we will revert with a fee proposal asap. Happy to help

Apologies for the delay. We had an error here. Yes planning will be required. if you need assistance with this, please reach out via https://planninggeek.co.uk/contact

sorry for the delay. You can convert the two to C3 under Class MA, but this would then require planning to go to C4. Personally I would probably look to convert straight to an HMO, either as one larger Sui Generis HMO, or two. I would recommend using a planning consultant for this. If you or your client needs help, please reach out via https://planninggeek.co.uk/contact

It must be on your land. There isn't any required distance as far as planning is concerned.

I suspect not, but for the confirmed answer I would recommend speaking to building control.

The height would still be limited to 2.5m if within 2m of the boundary. The rules do not care as to who the other owner is etc., as they look at both current and future owners etc. All the limits can be found at https://gpdo.uk/outbuildings

Hi, That would depend upon the main use normally. If the main reason is to go to play snooker for most, then it is fine. If however, the snooker declines and people go to drink, then the use may have altered to Sui Generis.

I have never heard of a CIL payment being due like this. But then again I haven't searched for it either. You might get someone who knows via our Facebook group - https://facebook.com/groups/planninggeek If I find anything I will let you know.

Hi, Two routes. Either you could repair it bit by bit - once removed it has gone. The alternative is to get a certificate of lawfulness, then to seek planning to replace it. I would like to think you have a good chance. If you would like any asisstance with the applications, please complete our quote form at https://planninggeek.co.uk/quote

Sorry for the delay in approving. We have an issue with the software. A private members club would normally be Sui Generis.

Sorry for the delay in approving. We have an issue with the software. if the property is F1, it would need a change of planning to go to E. We can assist you with this. https://planninggeek.co.uk/contact I would not recommend speaking with the local authority.

The natural ground level where you erect the fence. So your garden. https://gpdo.uk/fences

Hi, I can confirm that this is Sui Generis. I have added it to our directory here.