Harringay, Haringey - So Good they Spelt it Twice!
Planning for ground floor flats
we would really like to extend our ground floor flat by adding a single storey extension down the side to make our tiny kitchen a bit more useable.
Does anyone know of any successful applications for similar since the planning laws were relaxed?
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Permalink Reply by Gordon Curtis on
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Do you own the freehold? If it is leasehold or you share the freehold with another flat(s), you may needpermissions.
Google 'permitted development'.
http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/permission/responsibilities/planni...
Under certain circumstances (e.g. max height 2.5m above dry-course, relative size of extensions foot-print to the existing building), you can build without planning permission. You may still need building reg's (especially if you're knocking down existing walls or adding new drainage for example), though this is relatively straight forward.
If in doubt, contact the planning office, I found them to be very helpful.
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Permalink Reply by Alison Burdekin on
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Have a read of the replies to the article "has anyone on the ladder had a side extension......" article in the Council Services, Policy and Local Democracy section of HOL. Sorry, don't know how to do the link thing : )
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Just in response to Gordan's comments, please bear in mind that the permitted development rights which apply to many projects for houses do not apply to flats. Therefore, you should speak to the planning dept to see if you need planning permission.
Best of luck with the extension.
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