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Extension next to existing extension - permitted? by security2 Started by security2, 28-09-2017, 19:54 PM	5 responses 75 views 0 likes	Last Post by pilman 21-10-2017, 13:44 PM
High hedges, reduction in height, consequent privacy issues by rich_b Started by rich_b, 14-10-2017, 12:04 PM	11 responses 122 views 0 likes	Last Post by islandgirl 21-10-2017, 12:06 PM
Sub divide by Trevor62 Started by Trevor62, 20-10-2017, 14:10 PM	0 responses 19 views 0 likes	Last Post by Trevor62 20-10-2017, 14:10 PM
Parking spaces for new development by security2 Started by security2, 28-09-2017, 20:01 PM	1 response 50 views 0 likes	Last Post by Interlaken 17-10-2017, 05:55 AM
Rogue Leaseholder by warren2715 Started by warren2715, 15-10-2017, 20:35 PM	3 responses 66 views 0 likes	Last Post by warren2715 16-10-2017, 18:17 PM
converting a house into two flats by amazondean Started by amazondean, 06-10-2017, 07:04 AM	7 responses 132 views 0 likes	Last Post by amazondean 10-10-2017, 16:09 PM
Share of Freehold Consent for Ground Floor Basement & Extension by DCB28 Started by DCB28, 02-01-2013, 00:24 AM	9 responses 8,416 views 0 likes	Last Post by leaseholder64 02-10-2017, 13:02 PM
Party Wall Agreement with a non resident neighbour by security2 Started by security2, 17-09-2017, 22:58 PM	4 responses 100 views 0 likes	Last Post by security2 30-09-2017, 20:48 PM
Can I prevent the freeholder from extending into roof space above my flat? by lilittlefoot Started by lilittlefoot, 14-09-2017, 20:21 PM	10 responses 164 views 0 likes	Last Post by mk1fan 30-09-2017, 18:03 PM
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Extension next to existing extension - permitted?

security2

Does anyone have a view on this scenario?

Normal semi detached house, where a 2 storey extension (half the width of the house, less than 3m from back) was built in the 1980s. No record of any planning permission, so was probably permitted development at the time.

If we now...
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28-09-2017, 19:54 PM
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pilman

If you are extending from the original back wall of the house then that is permitted development, because there are no volume limits to single storey extensions.
What you cannot do under PD rights is extend back from the extended part, which you are not going to do.

You do need to...
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21-10-2017, 13:44 PM
High hedges, reduction in height, consequent privacy issues

rich_b

We are in discussion with our neighbours regarding the height of their hedge. We all agree the height should be reduced and that they should annually maintain the height and the condition of the hedge on all sides. They don't want to reduce the height below 4-5 metres due to privacy issues, namely being...
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14-10-2017, 12:04 PM
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islandgirl

Why on earth would you want the hedge lower? Surely more privacy for them means the same for you. Why do you need to see into their garden? Confused, sorry!
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21-10-2017, 12:06 PM
Sub divide

Trevor62

I am now able to sub divide my garden from my property, If I do create a new land title and decide to leave the plot empty is they any on going costs to the local council etc, what are the costs for holding plots of land if any?

Are there any other unknowns I should be aware of?
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20-10-2017, 14:10 PM
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leaseholder64

And I did mention that first floor windows get obscured glass because they overlook....
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19-10-2017, 21:49 PM
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buzzard1994

actually you are all getting this wrong - there are laws against removing hedgerows (if its a countryside one - see https://www.gov.uk/guidance/countrys...and-management ) and privacy does take account of overlooking from the first floor.

Unless the hedge is near...
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19-10-2017, 20:37 PM
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Interlaken

I find that a quick email/letter or phone enquiry settles the matter and I am dealing with 3 differing LAs. I have even put in an application and had my money returned - this was before PD as the works I wanted to do were not major and a visual improvement - it made my day.
Seems like you are...
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18-10-2017, 15:23 PM
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security2

Thanks both.

If the previous householder had done the extension the full width of the back, then it would have probably been fine. They only did half the width, I'm just looking to do the other half now. That's essentially my question, do I need to engage the planners for something that...
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17-10-2017, 10:12 AM
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Tipper

We had a small extension a few years ago but had to get full pp because the house had been extended, with full pp, some years before.

I suspect full pp will be required for you extension.

If you could repeatedly use permitted development there wouldn't be any gardens left in...
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17-10-2017, 09:30 AM

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