Newbie To Extensions

Ok thanks for the clarification

Ah ok, understood. Thank you.

Yes I have come to terms that mine will require planning permission, hence stared to look at the householder planning permission applications and all of them (single storey rear extension similar to mine) has a neighbour consultation date in the important dates section. So my question is - I thought neighbour consultation is only applicable for prior approval… is that mandatory for planning permissions too or would become applicable on the case officers discretion? For eg. If my case officer thinks the project wouldn’t impact neighbours would they opt out the neighbour consultation step or is that a mandatory step for any extension planning application? If it is mandatory then my planning permission application has a default +21 days from the date it goes for consultation isn’t it?

I need to submit a Householder Application for Planning Permission for works or extension to a dwelling for a rear extension. I am trying to understand what is the shortest time frame in which my application could get passed. It is supposed to be a straightforward application with a rear extension not impacting neighbour light, privacy or access. I thought that Neighbour consultation is only applicable for Prior approval for large extension. However when I was looking at any approved rear extension planning permission application in the past (on the council website) all of them has a date for the Neighbour consultation with a minimum 21 days for the expiry of the consultation!!!!! This would mean a definite waiting game and plus 21 days from the time the application goes to the consultation status. I was curious if a neighbour consultation is mandatory for any extension, even if it a single storey with no impact to the neighbours? Or is that at the discretion of the planning officer? Any thoughts on this would be highly appreciated.

Didnt realise that was an option,,, I thought council wouldnt take it well if the work is already started when they come over for an inspection. Would they not instruct to stop until approval is received?

Thanks for taking the effort to do the drawing, but working on a tight budget. I have a feeling that doing it this way will escalate the costs, but I will check with my building about this.

Mmm, that is an option but the builder would like to finish the work start to finish than a two job, the bridging one separate from first one!

Hi again, What is the risk involved in applying for planning retrospectively? Will the building control raise the issue of lack of planning or PD rights during their inspection? Does the council discourage retrospective applications by being harsh with their decisions? I am thinking as this is a straightforward extension and I am in a bit of a rush for the additional space plus my builder is available to start the work should I consider taking the route of retrospective planning application? As I will still be doing the building control, the development should be adhering to the development norms and requirements aiding my retrospective planning permission application. Your thoughts please.

Thank you so much for your responses, it has been very helpful.

Got it, its very clear now. The width calculation for my new side extension will start from the end and will only stop when it meets an old existing structure. But in my diagram it will continue with the new existing structure, hence the extension of width will be the entire width of the property. Now that it is clear that it has to be a planning, in your experience do you think this application would be straightforward and will not be room for any rejection? I am not obstructing any neighbours light or access with this construction. No trees impacted and boundary is much further too. Is there any precaution you suggest/ any area I need to be careful? Is there any article on things that become ground for planning rejections that you could advise? I could go through them.

Ah, that is disappointing but good to find out now than when it is too late! I was wondering if I am not seeing something that the others who suggest planning are actually seeing. But only you have clearly explained why it requires planning. The point that the new extension cannot connect the old extension is a new thing that I don't think I have read anywhere in the PD document. Should be one of those construed rules, would you mind me asking which rule of PD would it break when the new extension meets the old extension? Unfortunately reducing the depth of the yellow part is'nt a viable option as I will end up with a very odd space and the rear will be at three odd levels. So I have to take the planning route. Really appreciate your prompt and timely response.

Thank you so much for your responses, I was wondering if it would help if I give you a diagram explaining the full picture here. The house went through its very first PD extension a year ago and this is hopefully the second PD to go through. I would be grateful if you could let me know your thoughts why the architects may say this would not qualify as PD. Thanks in advance

Sorry, when you say 'This one would appear to meet that' - you mean wrap around or no more than half the width rule hence qualifies as PD?

LDC would still mean wait for 8 weeks, I am glad one person other than me says it is a PD. Atleast four other architects all said differently with reasons like - this could become wrap around, garage is not a main structure and extension to the rear of the garage is not a PD etc. But I keep reading PD guide inside out and the more I read the more I am convinced it is a PD. Btw the property was once extended behind the main house for 3m. Now this rear and side is more of an infill but still not reaching the exisiting extended rear. The excavation will be 2.5 m of the neighbours' garden alleyway but atleast 3.5 metre from the neighbours' garage. No public sewer at all.

Building notice need to be just given before 5 working days isnt it?