Need planning for a rear extension?

Wantobe

Do you need to obtain planning permission for a rear extension on a terraced town house? All the neighbouring houses seem to have one storey extensions- just one has a two storey. I would like a one-storey extension, to the max amount that doesnt require planning- is this 40m?

And even if I don't need planning, do you think it would be worthwhile to engage someone to do up plans for the builder? I can't imagine what a builder would do with my sketch on the back of an envelope? Having said that, I do intend to engage an engineer to supervise the build anyway.

Poor Uncle Tom

Wantobe wrote: »

..... terraced town house?

Does this mean it is a protected structure?

If not you are looking at Class 1 of Part 1 of the Second Schedule.

Wantobe wrote: »

And even if I don't need planning, do you think it would be worthwhile to engage someone to do up plans for the builder? I can't imagine what a builder would do with my sketch on the back of an envelope? Having said that, I do intend to engage an engineer to supervise the build anyway.

It's always better to have a plan, even if it just gives peace of mind.

Wantobe

No, I don't think it is protected but I will check. That would not be good!:rolleyes:

Thanks for the link, it looks like I can only have 12m without planning because it is at the rear of a terraced house so I will need to go for planning as that just wouldn't be enough.

martinn123

Wantobe wrote: »

No, I don't think it is protected but I will check. That would not be good!:rolleyes:

Thanks for the link, it looks like I can only have 12m without planning because it is at the rear of a terraced house so I will need to go for planning as that just wouldn't be enough.

I think the 12sqM refers to ''above ground level'' i.e 1st floor.

You still have 40sqM avb, subject to 25sqM of garden space remaining. and no previous extentions built.

Wantobe

Thanks Martin123- I was taking that a bit too literally, then!:o

BryanF

there's is no harm in engaging an arch or arch tech. they will ensure you and builder are on the same wave lenght and in my biased opinion and they will ensure you get an opportunity to consider all the options, saves on the hindsight! and further posts with snagging problems.
PS. if you are any way concerned about the best use of space, light, life cycle analysis, saving energy and/or the environment, taking directly to 99% of builders is a waste of time. most are not even upto date on current regs, or best practice. consider a local Arch or arch tech.

martinn123

BryanF wrote: »

there's is no harm in engaging an arch or arch tech. they will ensure you and builder are on the same wave lenght and in my biased opinion and they will ensure you get an opportunity to consider all the options, saves on the hindsight! and further posts with snagging problems.
PS. if you are any way concerned about the best use of space, light, life cycle analysis, saving energy and/or the environment, taking directly to 99% of builders is a waste of time. most are not even upto date on current regs, or best practice. consider a local Arch or arch tech.

Who do you give the work to, 1% is not much of a pool to swim in.

BryanF

My point was you should get independant advice and full design before dealing with a contractor