Planning permission for removal of extension

[WestMatt]

Do we need planning permission to take down an extension so that house reverts to original size?

[markc]

No, unless it’s been listed and the extension became part of the listing

[Gone West]

15 minutes ago, markc said:

No, unless it’s been listed and the extension became part of the listing

Do you know if you need BC involvement to remove an extension?

[Olf]

Check with your council planning team - in my case the planners flagged demolition of my garage. I'm pretty sure it was out of scope, but it looks like a way of charging some quids for offical explanantion. Still, in grand scheme of things it would be peanuts.

As for the destruction job itself BC will not be necessary, but do think about any changes to the main building that will be the result (door, heating, electrics, plumbing, wall insulation etc), something may surprisingly fall under the regs.

[markc]

24 minutes ago, Gone West said:

Do you know if you need BC involvement to remove an extension?

Hi, you would need to involve BC if the removal could or would compromise the structure or integrity of the original structure. I.e removing a support beam etc.

[markc]

Demolition or removal of an entire structure is dealt differently by planning. You are only removing an extension so it’s home improvement and not classed as demolition.

completely agree with @Olf comment regarding electrics etc.