4m single storey rear extension in conservation area

[Wadrian]

Hi

 

i am Looking to build a 4m rear single storey rear extension on a detached house. It is in a conservation area. Will be built using similar materials to house. 
 

I have checked the LPA website and there is no specific article 4 removing PD rights. I also have the added issues that there are TPOs in trees on the site (RPA areas etc). 
 

I have discussed with planning consultant. He says if I apply for planning, likely to get turned down because of proximity to TPO trees. 
also said if you do the extension under PD rights, don’t have to factor trees in. 
 

so there is the conundrum. He says If I apply to council for Full planning. Likely to turn down because of TPO trees or I just build it under PD rights.

 

any thoughts? 

 

 

[Gone West]

I would never get involved with Planning if I didn't have to, as in my experience they're a bunch of morons that just cost you money. Short and sweet, and just my opinion.

[Redbeard]

Do you want more than you can get with PD? PD limits ridge height to 4m (from ground). We have a sloping site which 'lost' us c700 of that, so it would have ended up with a shallow-pitched roof which looked really stupid. Went with Planning and there was no issue except the wait. But we did not have the tree issue. If you can build what you want under PD why not do it. If you want to dot all i's and cross all t's you might go for a Certificate of Lawful Development as irrevocable (I think!) proof of PD.

[torre]

If building under permitted development you'll still need to apply for tree works permission if protected trees may be affected

[Wadrian]

Thanks for the reply. The extension will be outside of the RPA of the trees.