Bluebaron

Yes I did consider this however it not materially affect the planning decision and I didn’t want to dwell too heavily on it apart from point out that it was missed, perhaps adding weight to overall this assessment of the site.

thank you all for your continued input. The design ideas are interesting but i doubt the planners would agree in this case! I have prepared an appeal statement and welcome any comments: appeal statement.pdf

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thanks for the input everyone. does anyone think the case officer was correct in stating this was a "prominent corner plot", as i think this will be the main basis of my appeal.

I have been attempting to replicate similar properties that have had extensions like this.

The house opposite was actually original although they have planning for a two storey (set back) side extension. I was attempting to mirror the street scene with my original proposal.

Not really it was an after thought after I realised the land registry was incorrect and I owned more land than originally thought.

What really grates is the report mentions “ prominent corner plot” at multiple times .This plot is the end of a cul-de-sac. 🤷🏻‍♂️

no highways had no objections and planner noted that scheme was acceptable. yes that's correct. I queried what amendments i should make (primarily make it smaller) and in his professional opinion by amending the plot size we could skirt the 'cramped' comment. 'Overbearing' is subjective and the design is such that any change would look out of character and odd in the street scene. As such apart from some changes to the driveway/internal we basically resubmitted the same thing. I did mention appealing the original decision but we had a few technical issue around trees/RPA's so they needed addressing. i'm speaking with both the local planning officer and the consultant tomorrow to discuss options.

152m2(inc garage internal ) / 2story on 300m2 plot.

Update to my application. I employed the consultant and suggested we reduce the size to overcome the “overbearing and cramped” comments. He disagreed and said that if we did that the design would look out of character and be contrived. as such we made minor changes to the plot (made bigger by stealing from host property) and resubmitted. (£5000 in costs) 2nd time around. Pretty much same result. “Overbearing”. Consultant advises only issues are around design and character and said he can appeal (another £3600). And will take 5-6 months. I’m mindful of the time and cost and tempted to just make it smaller and resubmit it. Would mean probably going from 4 to 3 bed. thoughts?

I'm getting quotes in now for a pretty standard 150m2, 4 bed home (including internal garage) build. Around £500k plus landscaping! I already own the plot, re-sale looking at £650k. This is around £3500m2 ballpark for southeast. Thinking I might be better selling the plot for £200-£250!

I building on a garden plot. the existing house drains surface water in the foul drain. I can't see any new surface drains nearby except a roadway drain right outside my house. I'm assuming this is not connected to the foul system. I don't have any room for a soakaway on the plot, so assuming i get the necessary permissions can i connect to that? if not the ill have to go into the foul system (again with relevant permissions). Although to be honest this would be much simpler and probably cheaper.

Yep an error I’ll have sorted.