Bluebaron

Yes I have full rear access and own the plot next door. The LHS is bordered with a local park.

Tried that but told no too late in process.

I think his thinking was they would just add a condition to the planning saying “subject highway concerns being addressed” . He/we didn’t consider it to be a request for information before a decision could be made.

Thanks all, I’ve spoken with the LPA and they stated that overall there’s a good chance of success in planning. She stated that we failed to submit any updates following consultee concerns. Mainly the tree/highways reports requested clarification on a few points. it’s annoying as I pointed this out to my agent and he emailed them asking if they needed it pre deadline but received no reply. They also wanted a water neutrality statement, pre deadline, but again there was nothing to suggest this is a pre planning requirement and we assumed could be added as a condition of planning. (I have even had the report on my desk ready to go for 6 weeks). Regarding cramped and overbearing I’ve accepted I maximised the house but it similar in size and look to surrounding properties but I concede is a bit tight on the plot. (Didn’t help that again my agent added the wrong rear boundary line/division of plots) I suggested to my agent that we lose the front left top corner (see below) to soften it a bit leaving the footprint the same. This will add a lot to build costs though as more complex roof. the full report is due tomorrow so, as stated, above will be like a pre-app and provide more guidance on resubmission. i have a planning guy who wants to charge me £3200+vat to redo it but I’m wondering if its worth it as im so close already?

Im hoping to chat with the case officer tomorrow. reading between the lines I’m hoping it’s a case of “you’re pretty much there just tweak a few things”. hence the quote above regarding withdrawing it.

Thanks Daniel, They said the following in an email today, “For the reasons outlined above, the application is not considered acceptable and will be refused. The formal decision notice will detail the full reasons for refusal. However, should the applicant wish to withdraw the current application, they may consider seeking pre-application advice prior to submitting a revised proposal.” Does that mean I can withdraw it, amend the plans and resubmit for no fee?

Just been given a heads up that the LPA are going to refuse my application, Main concern is “cramped and overbearing contrary to policy”, few other bits but I think this is only to provide a bit of weight. so I’m guessing rather than withdraw the application (deadline Friday) and resubmit I would be better waiting for refusal and submitting an appeal with amended drawings?

This was the LPA report I haven’t had a report done as all yet. I can’t move the house back without major compromise to the size/spacing. I’ll see what, if any restrictions come and if necesy commission my own report. thanks

I was thinking I could reverse the garage location from LHS TO RHS?

Anyone got any views on the tree report below. the tree in question is on the corner of my plot with the corner of my proposed house being approx 10m from said tree. I was looking at parking space some 4m from said tree.

But did you get planning? And if so did it go to committee?

Thanks Jack yes I noticed that. I’m hoping to avoid that not sure there’s much I can do except wait. I’m pretty confident that none of the objections hold a lot of weight with regard policy but there is a lot of them!

I used ChatGBT for a water neutrality report, yet to see if it will be accepted through.

Just wondering how many (if any) objections people got when applying for PP for a single dwelling. I’m up to 12 so far with a week of consultation left (31 July). I think most will not cover much weight, (loss of light/privacy and parking seem to be a main theme. Also a lot of moans about two trees I removed prior to application, (on the advice of structural survey due to subsistence). This is for a infill at the end of a cul-de-sac in an established development(1950’s). also it worth writing a statement to address concerns before planning deadline or just wright and see and address on appeal if necessary? thanks

Has anyone contracted a builder for shell only? Im looking at getting a builder in to get me from plot to roof on. Im happy to take over for windows/doors and internals. I’m wondering if this would cost a lot more than getting it done separately. Basically I could arrange for a groundwork’s company then try and find a bricklaying team and scaffolding. Then finally a carpenter and roofer but I assume a builder would have good local contacts and therefore could negotiate better prices than me and even with his “bit on the top”, this would work out broadly similar?