Planning fees for converted flats?

[Mr Punter]

One for the architects / property pros...

 

I have a building that was converted from a house into 8 flats at least 15 years ago and occupied as such since.  There does not seem to be the correct planning consent, so I am considering applying for a Lawful Development Certificate.

 

Any idea what fee I would need to pay for the application?

[DevilDamo]

The LDC application fee for an existing use is the same as that if it was a Full application. I’d therefore say you’d be looking at £3696, i.e. 8 x £462.

[Mr Punter]

13 hours ago, DevilDamo said:

The LDC application fee for an existing use is the same as that if it was a Full application. I’d therefore say you’d be looking at £3696, i.e. 8 x £462.

 

Hmm I think I will just get indemnity insurance if lenders will accept.

 

Is it fairly common for there to be no planning consent on converted flats?  I checked others along the street online and could not see much.

[DevilDamo]

Probably more so for those historical works. Will also depend on what the Planning/PD rules were then as we all know things have become more stringent as time passes by.

 

I was also thinking if you were going down the LDC route, this may well trigger CIL... something you don’t really want to start getting into. There may also be other policies that come into effect, e.g. impact on any SPA, etc...

 

Let sleeping dogs lie ?