Search for planning permission.

ballyharpat

Hey,
I'm purchasing a house at the moment that has an extension built on to the side of about 35sq mtr.
I am happy with the boundaries and know the condition of the house and am prepared to fix/repair whatever obstacles I may run into.
My solicitor is strongly advising I get an engineer to check out the property and possibly do a 'full planning search'
It's possible that the extension was built in the 80's, it is attached to the side of the house and is visible, it is also in an estate and was a council house.

I am renovating and renting out.

BryanF

What's the question ?

To check a 1980's planning, go to your local planning office.

Something thats been there 30 years is not going to create planning problems for you now, even if it was built then without permission. It might create legal problems however so only open a possible cans of worms if you know where its going to take you. But certainly a good idea to have somebody check out the quality of the 1980s era construction.

ballyharpat

BryanF wrote: »

What's the question ?

To check a 1980's planning, go to your local planning office.

Sorry, the question was in the thread title, but I had no question mark-oops

Thanks for the answer!!

ballyharpat

Deleted User wrote: »

Something thats been there 30 years is not going to create planning problems for you now, even if it was built then without permission. It might create legal problems however so only open a possible cans of worms if you know where its going to take you. But certainly a good idea to have somebody check out the quality of the 1980s era construction.

You're a gentleman-thank you kindly-that's what I was thinking, I want to buy the house and don't want to prolong the purchase as it's a bank sale N/E etc. Nothing that can't be fixed after I purchase if I go down that path.

Gumbo

ballyharpat wrote: »

You're a gentleman-thank you kindly-that's what I was thinking, I want to buy the house and don't want to prolong the purchase as it's a bank sale N/E etc. Nothing that can't be fixed after I purchase if I go down that path.

The Pre-Purchase Surveyor will pick up on the extension and request certificates of compliance with planning or a certificate of exemption from planning.

Something to consider.

ballyharpat

kceire wrote: »

The Pre-Purchase Surveyor will pick up on the extension and request certificates of compliance with planning or a certificate of exemption from planning.

Something to consider.

what pre purchase surveyor?
sorry, I should have said I'm not getting a mortgage.

elperello

Your solicitor will be able to engage a planning searcher to carry out a full planning search on the property.

Gumbo

ballyharpat wrote: »

what pre purchase surveyor?
sorry, I should have said I'm not getting a mortgage.

Ok that makes a difference as you have no bank in the background so in theory you could overlook any planning issues.