Planning vs appeal

[Gary Martin]

I put in a planning app for a dormer bungalow with a roof pitch of 40* and a low eaves height, and dormers front and rear. This was refused, so I appealed.

simultaneously  to the appeal, I put in another app for a higher eaves height( +300ml ) and a lower roof pitch of 30*.  And roof lights, not dormers, at the rear only.This was granted.

 

 I started the build, as approved and have now finished the high eaves, lower pitched roof, entirely. For logistical reasons I couldn’t hold off on the roof construction any longer. Internal works etc are still ongoing.

 

my appeal was granted in full, after 7 months of uncertainty.

 

it would be very expensive and time consuming to rip off the existing roof and replace it.

 

SO , should I now install the, much wanted dormers, and hope the shallower pitch, etc is not noticed, or cared about. Or put in a new application using the best of both approved apps, OR  put in a material/ non material alteration request. ?

 

the appeals inspector said words to the effect of “ the building can’t be seen from anywhere, so the roof height/ pitch is not a material consideration “

However he did put in the usual conditions “ built in accordance with the plans submitted “

so what would you do?

 

any advice would be appreciated.

 

gary

[nod]

If it was the planners originally objecting Not a busy buddy neighbor 

It’s unlikely anyone will notice or care about the pitch BC won’t get involved or care 

I personally would push on where others may air on the side of caution 

 

In the unlikely event that it was picked up You would simply go the retrospective route 

Edited Saturday at 08:08 by nod