Russell griffiths Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 So after 14 months of stress and worry we were granted full consent, for a replacement dwelling on our plot. A couple of years ago we where told we would not get planning full stop, so being a bit of an awkward bloke I decided to go for it. We have had to jump through plenty of hoops and spent a big chunk of cash but it’s done, PASSED. I would like to thank @JSHarris for his encouragement in making a scale model, I think this shocked our planning officer to the detail we had put into our application, I think he was also shocked when I produced photos from the 60s showing our plot and our neighbours house. so the moral to this is don’t give up if you feel you are right and also supply as much supporting evidence as you can. Im going to add up all the bills and see what it has cost us, if anybody is interested I will put them up. Thanks to anybody who offered advice or encouragement. Russell and Lorraine Griffiths. 15 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vivienz Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Congratulations! When do you plan to start work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickfromwales Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Excellenté! I've lived my life doing what they say "can't be done" , so bad that it's cost more than it should but good that you got it in the face of adversity. Tres bien. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProDave Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Well done I can never understand why this should have been so difficult. You wanted a replacement dwelling so that should be straightforward, not as though you are trying to get permission for green belt land in a national park...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 @Russell griffiths thats brilliant news!! Well done for giving it a go and for being persistent! It’s such a great feeling when you win against all the odds isn’t it! We had a similar situation with our own build in an AONB in N Wales . I had an initial meeting with the Planning Officer and showed her some drawings of what we wanted to do. She told me very bluntly that there was no way we would be granted PP. 2 years later (+ an appeal) we got full PP for a building larger than the one I’d initially shown her. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alphonsox Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 @Russell griffiths- Congratulations - an excellent start(ish) to the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeSharp01 Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Great news - now comes the easy bit (NOT). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Result! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curlewhouse Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 (edited) That's absolutely fantastic! As you can see, you've got a lot of people here rooting for you. That moral support here has carried us through at times too. Yes, the costs to get to that point are amazing aren't they? I must admit, the costs even before a spade went in the ground were a real surprise to us too, and seem never to be properly covered in the T.V programmes. If it's any consolation, we have found what I call the "real people", i.e builders, electric, water people and so on, though not always without their issues of course, have been far easier to deal with than the mandarins and place fillers you have to get past to start. So the adventure really beings now! Best wishes to you both. Edited January 27, 2018 by curlewhouse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tennentslager Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Great news @Russell griffiths well done. This will also be great encouragement for others embarking on the same journey. Be nice to see you progress through the next couple of years. Have the weekend off boss and enjoy that nice feeling ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Top stuff ! i took 5 years to get planning and even recorded some of council “meetings” . Because if they don’t like you it’s a hard fight . Perseverance wins as you wear your opponent down . Now you’ve got planning the next stage of fun begins !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToughButterCup Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 And in one simple post, you've illustrated the key thing about self-building: the need for persistence. Yes, I for one would like a general indication of how much it has cost you: no need for detail. It will help to counter the oft repeated saw that self-builders are made of money. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vijay Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Good on you for digging your heels in where others might not have - will make your build even more special! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gone West Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Congratulations and well done for sticking with it. We had a lot of hassle and it took a long time to get PP for a replacement dwelling. Planners seem to want to refuse unless they don't have an option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bissoejosh Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 31 minutes ago, PeterStarck said: Planners seem to want to refuse unless they don't have an option. This 100%. We had a two year fight that ended up with the inspectorate (who granted permission) coming down from Bristol & slamming Cornwall councils refusal decision. A complete waste of everyone's time and money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 20 minutes ago, bissoejosh said: This 100%. We had a two year fight that ended up with the inspectorate (who granted permission) coming down from Bristol & slamming Cornwall councils refusal decision. A complete waste of everyone's time and money. Lol mine went to a vote with Bristol council after 5 years ! . Chairman abstained with a 4 - 3 in favour majority . If he had voted against would of been 4 - 4 ; then he gets to vote again !! ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell griffiths Posted February 4, 2018 Author Share Posted February 4, 2018 So I’ve had the wife sit down with a calculator and add up exactly what our planning consent has cost us if anybody is interested here it is. Topography survey. £546 ecology survey. £1065 ecology cemp. £1008 architect. £4462 hydrology. £1320 landscape architect. £640 planning consultant £4597 council fees. £385 model making. £88 photocopying. £22 total. £ 14134 there you go that’s a bit scary, I had anticipated this costing around 15grand, so I’ve come in under budget. Bloody hell, I’m going to go back to bed and cuddle my wallet as it’s still in shock. On the bright side our land has just increased in value by a large chunk. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToughButterCup Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 .... and you can talk to people on the basis of evidence. And that helps a good deal, if your experience is going to be anything like ours, with some of the more random nonsense talked by those who should know better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 Great work Russell! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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