Luis Pal

Thanks all for your responses. I should have mentioned that I bought the house 1 year ago and for the unauthorised extensions an indemnity policy was used. I haven't applied for a LDC for the extension as my research has indicated that it's not straightforward and all that would do is confirm that the development wouldn't be subject to enforcement in the current state. I would be grateful if you guys could point out a benefit I'm missing for the lawful development certificate in other to undertake these works. However with or without LDC, the question seems to boil down to: do the proposed works materially affect the external appearance of the building? The answer is never black and white as there isn't a statutory definition for material change. With regards to the works themselves and as previously stated, I intend to do a like for like replacement of the roof (lean on roof, same pitch) and door and can't see materially changing the appearance of the building other than by the effect the new materials might have. Any further advice or comments would be greatly appreciated.

Hello! I have a detached garage with a door and roof that need replacing. The garage was built around 40 years ago without planning permission and became lawful under the discontinued 4 year rule. The garden rests on a boundary wall with the highway on one side elevation, neighbor party wall on the other side elevation, back elevation onto an unclaimed sliver of land and front elevation to my garden. I would like to replace the door for a similar looking motor operated one and the same for the roof, keeping it mono pitched, replacing the structure of the roof and putting metal sheets. My main question is, given that I'd be doing a like for like replacement of a structure that has become lawful, can I undertake my proposed works? Thanks to all in advance.

The condition applies to both dwellings. This has been confirmed by the owner. The LPA planning policy re extensions: House extensions and alterations will be permitted provided they would not cause unacceptable harm to the amenities of neighbouring occupiers. Documents are here: https://pa.bristol.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=documents&keyVal=NBS3KCDN06900 L

Thanks Alan, Re drawings, you got it right. I was drafting the post and for some reason that last drawing at the bottom slipped through... I agree with you that it is probably safe to assume that the LPA won't approve any further extensions and make the decision on the house based on that. Btw, good luck on getting PD rights reinstated. I don't know about your property but on this one it seems that there isn't a great case to make in order to have them reinstated... L

*Please disregard last plan **Forgot to add another question sorry. 4. Will the house be difficult to sell in the future due to no PD rights?

Hello chaps, I have recently joined the forum and was wondering if you could help me out here. I have had an offer accepted for a freehold house where Bristol City Council is the Local Planning Authority. After doing some research, it turns out that the house a substantial planning history. The House was originally semi-detached, however the developers who own it, built a two storey extension after obtaining planning permission and subsequently another planning permission was granted to "Proposed conversion of two storey side extension into a 2 bedroom house and erection of front porch". In reading the last application, I have come across the following condition: This effectively revokes Permitted Development rights and every extension and addition to the roof would need to go through the formal planning process. Pic showing original semi-detached house I intend to buy: Current picture showing newly constructed 2 bed house (left) + house I intend to buy (right) Plan showing new 2 bed house, house I intend to buy and desired 1 story extension I have a number of questions here: Is it worth pursuing the purchase although it is likely that the property doesn´t have permitted development rights and will be virtually impossible to eliminate the condition? If so, what % of the agreed price would be reasonable to ask the buyer to drop? Given that the condition of no further extensions has been imposed due to the construction of the extension and separation into two dwellings. If I decided to purchase the house, would I be likely to get approval to build a 1 story extension for the kitchen and living room (marked red on the plan under House I intend to buy)? Are there any other things that I should consider / worry about? Many thanks in advance. Please let me know if you would like further info / something is not clearl. L

Hi Everyone, My name is Luis and I am looking to buy a house and put work on it. I have been lurking around for some time and have now decided to become a member. Hopefully I will be able to learn a lot from you.