Change of house type planning application

bauderline · 05-03-2007 12:48pm #1

Hi there,

Just wanted to know if anyone has any experience of these things or can provide any tips. I have a site with FPP for a 200 sqm dormer and I am looking for a change of house type to a 1.5 280 sqm dwelling.

What chance of success and how long is it likely to take to get a response from them...

best regards, baud.

secman · 05-03-2007 2:01pm

This represents a major change and IMO would involve a fresh application based on the OPP, and with no guarantee of sucess as the height might be a problem with the neighbouring properties.
Also if there are no other 1.5 or 2 story houses in the area, might suggest that bungalows and dormers are preferred by the local authority. As for a time frame... the usual 8 weeks minimum.

muffler · 05-03-2007 2:03pm

You will have to reapply for permission for change of house type. Time wise its the same as any planning application but in your case it wont have to be referred to engineers, EHO's etc for reports so you shouldn't have an FI request.

Chances of success?? You may as well ask for the winner of the Cheltenham Gold Cup.

Tip: Ring the planner who dealt with the initial application and ask for their opinion before going to the time and expense of submitting another application.

bauderline · 05-03-2007 2:13pm

Thanks for the replies !

Though, I have already chatted to the planner, they have no problem with a 1.5 storey dwelling, he set a max ridge height of 8.2m which is fine by me.

I was just curious about the likely length of time to process the app and any other useful tips.. The real bonus with having FPP already is that you are not subject to the local needs criteria when submitting for a change of house type, the planner verified this was the case.

best rgs, baud.

smashey · 05-03-2007 3:35pm

The time scale will still be the same as it is with a new application although as previously stated, there is no input required from the EHO, Engineers etc. It will still have to go in the local newspaper and you will have to put up a site notice.

construct06 · 05-03-2007 3:50pm

is there a possibility that:

if when originally granted planning permission for house, no tenancy clause was in the conditions (ie that person had to live in house for 5 years before selling)

when you apply for change of house type, could they theoretically impose that condition then?

muffler · 05-03-2007 4:47pm

construct06 wrote:

is there a possibility that:

if when originally granted planning permission for house, no tenancy clause was in the conditions (ie that person had to live in house for 5 years before selling)

when you apply for change of house type, could they theoretically impose that condition then?

In a word - No

Change of house type planning application

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