pedragon

Hi Bozza, thanks very much for the information that is much appreciated.

Thanks very much newhome. Yes am aware of te VAT rules about new buils, thanks. I'll aim to have a look at that sub forum once I am able to view it.

Hi All I'm doing a self build that has planning permission granted. It is an old cottage that was in no fiit state to live in, had no water, bathroom or kitchen. The previous owner had used the councils 2 years of no council tax exemption. I did apply for exemption as it was uninhabitable, the council wouldn't budge, so I reluctantly paid the council tax last year at double the normal band as they said it was long term out of use. They are now wanting to charge 3x times the band cost as its now longer term not being used. We have now demolished the house having built a detached garage under PD. Previously we needed the PD in order to build the garage, this has now completed. We will hopefully be starting to build later this year once ground work is done, but won't likely have it habitable to move in till at least the end of the year. I've asked the council for exemption again as the house has been demolished. If they won't, I'm thinking of deregistering for council tax, but have some queries... 1. If it is deregistered, we don't lose planning permission? I'm fairly sure we don't. 2. If we deregister, does that affect previous buildings built under PD? I.e the detached garage. 3. If we deregister, do we get rebanded when the new house is built? 4. Is there any disadvantage to deregistering? Or is there anything else I need to consider if going down this route? Thanks Mike