Rebuilding "conservation interest" property after car crash

sumeas

Hi, recently a stolen car crashed into the front wall of our house and did serious damage. The house is a terrace built during the 1800's. We are told that before doing any work we should consult the planning dept of our local council. What are the implications if we do not and just rebuild the wall as it was originally. Either through our insurance or self build, we intend on getting an Engineers report. Thanks.

godtabh

Not legal advice but engineering.

I worked on a job of reconstructing a 1700s cottage. We had to get special planning permission to do it. It was burnt down in a arson attack. Council took action to restore it so we had to go through the planning process.

sumeas

Did ye rebuild exactly as was?

godtabh

I only put the planning application in but we did need to get info from traditional crafts people to reinstate it as close to the original as possible.

I'd just let your insurance company look after it. Thats what they are there for.

sumeas

Yea, was thinking same, don't want to open possibility of having to get planning etc. Just hoping there are no legal implications if someone decides to make a phone call down the line, its a perimeter wall so guessing that won't happen. Thanks.

deandean

You don't need planning permission to rebuild a house wall that was damaged by a car.

'Time is of the essence' too, for your family's health & safety you can't be waiting months for various approvals.

nuac

Check if the building is a "protected structure" wmo Planning Acts.

If so that protection may extend to the wall.

Get some planning advice