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DevilDamo

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  1. If only we could predict that, especially when some pick up on works carried out back in the 80’s without the relevant approvals!!! But also, the condition would be seen and included as a land charge and “is” something a solicitor would pick up on.
  2. Then Parish Council’s wouldn’t have any work to do at their monthly meetings 😉
  3. @qamar Ok. A Larger Homes Extension is different. It’s a halfway house between Permitted Development and Householder Planning. However, one of the caveats of the that type of application is that the proposed materials should be similar to the existing house. So if the existing house is brick, then the extension cannot be render. Some Local Planning Authorities are better and more proactive with that than others. Your comment/objection can be on the basis that the proposed materials should match existing. Unless of course you are more concerned about the overall impact the extension will have on your outlook, privacy and daylight?
  4. @qamar The application form and/or drawings should have something about the proposed materials. I wasn’t aware the application hasn’t yet been determined and in which case Planning Enforcement is not an option (yet).
  5. If it is shown to be rendered and is left untouched, then technically they have not built in accordance with the approved information. You could then look to engage Planning Enforcement. However, the neighbour “could” turn round and say the works are not yet complete. That would be a little more difficult to argue if they have been issued with a Building Control Completion Certificate. As a side note, some block walls are not spec’d to be left exposed to the elements. Should the blocks not be suitable, then that would cause the neighbour more harm. If nothing is done to the wall, could you make it look more pleasing by adding battens, trellis, planting, etc…?
  6. Suppose that does work with a rendered block wall as per the OP’s situation.
  7. Unless it was to massively improve the u-value, I don’t know why internal wall insulation was even specified in conjunction with a 100mm cavity. May also working out the cost and time difference between IWI and wider lintels.
  8. I’m sure they’re well aware of “their” duties then as that now brings them in as part of the dutyholder role.
  9. 1. It depends on what is/was the original house footprint. 2. Only to the rear and providing you comply with the other PD requirements. 3. Assume you’re referring to the Garage being on the side? If so, anything above it will require Planning and you would ultimately lose those GB views. But the question may be whether you “need to” extend there. An architectural designer may be able to advise on a suitable design option which helps meet all yours and the LPA’s requirements.
  10. https://forum.buildhub.org.uk/topic/40874-bungalow-permitted-development-advice/
  11. Somebody would need to speak to the Planning Officer and whether it will require updated drawings or the withdrawal and re-submission of another application. Bear in mind the latter will attract additional application fees.
  12. Well you need to speak to the contractor and find out the reasons behind the discrepancies. You should also raise it with your Architect.
  13. Were the stated dimensions to the structure or finishes? If the former, then the 25mm would make sense for dot and dab or similar. A minimum of 1700mm between finishes is common for a Bathroom to accommodate a standard bathtub.
  14. One would only assume they added up the dimensions (3m) and subtracted the depth of the first floor finishes from a specification.
  15. The LDC process will include a site visit. And they may also check the CIL situation as some notices need to be submitted within a certain period after completion.
  16. If there is scope to reduce the void (making sure you accommodate any services), then that’ll be your best route. Even if it’s 50mm.
  17. You’ve answered your own question. PD rights and therefore a LDC application to confirm PD proposals come into force upon substantial completion of the property, which is usually BR sign off.
  18. It is common for dimensions to fluctuate during the construction process but near on to 100mm is quite a lot. Why have the builders gone in lower? Any structural or significantly increased costs in doing so? How does that affect the other floor(s)?
  19. You could do but that would definitely result in two applications and two fees, but would be dealt with within 8wks. If you submit Option 1 and that was approved, then you wouldn’t need to do anything with Option 2 along with saving another application and fee.
  20. Not at all. You would both end up having to design eccentrically loaded foundations.
  21. Option 2 is as per the top of Page 20 and this is the route I went down. It specifically mentions a side wall and not a rear wall. However, you could argue Option 1 isn’t that dis-similar to the top of Page 25. As LPA’s interpret and read the guidance differently, I didn’t want to risk something along the lines of Option 1 as time was not on our side. However and if time is on your side… try it. Obviously means the client would end up paying two lots of £128.00 plus the PP service charge fees.
  22. They can build right up to but nothing can overhang (without you being notified).
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