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Why is Ratcliffe on Soar earmarked for demolition. Surely its better to mothball until our capacity is better

I suppose the insurance is the current live planning, not that I want that. The council has confirmed a material start so that is in the bag. Also it sounds like govt are going to start making councils be more accommodating on these green/grey belt sites. Haven't they already introduced mandatory targets again. If they mess about too much conditions might favour an application for more than 1 house!

No i meant like a solid timber threshold like hardwood etc just to bridge the gap. Not sure how you'd fix it at the cill end some bracket id imagine?

Think you'd be best going for a solid timber threshold inside to bridge the pir if going that route. I wouldn't be confident with ply, thin slc then lvt ontop of pir.

For me I still think ill do the pre app. I think its a scandalous fee for the service. However if i get a positive response and then they go on to actually refuse the application surely that would be outrageous. I feel like I would feel more confident with a positive response from the planners rather than a consultant.

Whats your floor finish inside? Youve got a 210mm wide bit of pir before door how will you cover?

Why has the free go principle been removed?

The solicitor is to benefit the mortgage company and satisfy their requirements not for your benefit.

Not allowing ammendments during planning seems crazy. Do they just refuse and make you re submit?

They've been missing the determination deadline for years here. All they get you to do is agree to an extension of time or say that you can appeal. You don't have much choice.

When did ecology pull out i thought they had a good rep here

Id be hoping for a sec73 material change so hopefully no consultation needed. Ive had a similar problem you had previously when i bought something with outline pp and only access was approved. You can come unstuck with outline pp. This has had a pretty thorough application approved and started with conditions discharged. So id be pretty confident this should only really involve the planners. Can you imagine them risking an appeal with costs awarded based on a refusal following advice from, for example highways, when they already have essentially the same proposal approved and started.

If the new application was substantially different I'd agree. As it's basically just changing the appearance of it i can't imagine any credible concerns from consultees

Yes but already has an approval for similar dwelling. Cant see any consultee being able to stop it

I'm thinking a consultant will be cheaper than the pre app. And if the pre app response os not binding on council what is the advantage? Only things i can think are positively engaging with them bodes well and hopefully they'd run the scheme by a manager or experienced planner before responding?!

This is what im worried about. The existing planning is commenced and confirmed by council due to garage footings being started. I dont want to build the house as planned though. I really need a good indication off planning on whether they'd accept before buying. It is in greenbelt but i think classed as brownfield due to previous use

I meant just to build it not to own it but yeh all the fees probably outweigh benefits. Can use a contractor who will zero rate but again will pay more.

Set up a company vat registered and invoice yourself

Yes i have heard. Thing is with a newbuild you pay for building water as part of the connection anyway. Who's it hurting?

No not checked but wasn't happy with the cost of a pre app. What would a section 73 change of conditions or full application for 1 dwelling cost. I can't remember the actual LA application fees being that high.

The thing is I would like an indication of either the LA opinion or liklihood of success before purchasing

So i have drawn up some sketches and typed up the description of the changes we want to make on the plot we are looking at. Existing planning not suitable for us. We want same footprint and envelope but design changes so will appear different. I was going to submit a pre app as seems logical however the cost has made me think twice. This LA charge upwards of 400 quid. I am now wondering if its basically a way of subsidising the department. You seem to just be getting an officers professional opinion which is not binding on the authority. Who's to say how accurate the officer is or how experienced. I'm now thinking for a similar fee you might get a better opinion off a private planning consultant? In my head the pre app still seems the logical way to go. Even though non binding on any future decision it would have to be seen as a positive to the application to have involved the LA in pre app discussions? Over 400 quid just seems strong to me for a planners time. Realistically how much time are they going to put into a pre app and with budgets stretched who's to say you won't get some agency temp who's there for a short term cover responding. Any advice?

What are you asking. Im sure the vat man is not interested if you keep previous dwelling providing you genuinely intend to make the new build you ppr. Its only the equivalent of moving in to new, selling old then buying an investment property

I have a hydrant tap. Look for one of them online if near a path with hydrants in

Could possibly run string from above down into wall if having bespoke made then support landing off that