Opinion on Compliance with Planning - semi detached house

aroch10

Hi, I hope im posting in the right place.
Im lookining for an opinion on compliance with planning on a semi-detached dwelling situated in a 1970'd housing estate.

The dwelling has been extended by the addition of a two-storey extension to rear of the property. It is clear that this extension was completed in two stages and at some time apart. At the time that the original extension was constructed it would not have constituted exempted development for the purposes of the then relevant planning regulations. This original addition took place sometime in the early 1990s’ and no planning permission was obtained or applied for in respect to the extension. The second smaller extension was constructed in the mid-2000s’ and the combined total area of the two extensions would again not have constituted exempted development for the purpose of the then current regulations. In addition to the issue of the extensions to the dwelling, the solicitor for the buyer is seeking confirmation that the financial conditions if any imposed in the original planning permission for the estate in which the house is situated have been complied with by the developer. The permission for the estate was granted in 1973 but the estate has never been taken- in- charge.

Charlie-Bravo

There are certain conditions to meet exempt development, particularly with two storey extensions. It's difficult to say what you need - best advice would be to seek professional advice from a Chartered Building Surveyor, registered Architect or Chartered Engineer.

For the contributions, the solicitor may not have completed the relevant legal searches necessary. Go back to your own solicitor to review - This may involve writing to the local authority for written confirmation of contributions having been discharged accordingly.