Confirmation of Planning Permission

Buzyizzy

Is it possible for the auctioneer/estate agent to provide the paperwork to confirm that any alterations or extensions have the correct planning permission?
Having lost a shedload of money over one unscrupulous vendor, I’d like to have PP confirmed before commencing the purchase of another place.

Gumbo

Buzyizzy wrote: »

Is it possible for the auctioneer/estate agent to provide the paperwork to confirm that any alterations or extensions have the correct planning permission?
Having lost a shedload of money over one unscrupulous vendor, I’d like to have PP confirmed before commencing the purchase of another place.

No, typically you engage a Surveyor to investigate the property and its history of extensions and planning.
He then tells you what alterations have taken place and to seek clarification and/or certification from the vendor.

Buzyizzy

Which is going to cost megabucks that I don't have thanks to one very unscrupulous vendor. Will have to do some digging another way. There must be another way to find out that doesn't set me back.

Fol20

Buzyizzy wrote: »

Which is going to cost megabucks that I don't have thanks to one very unscrupulous vendor. Will have to do some digging another way.

This is the only way you can get it done. Deals can and will fall through. Onus will be on you to do your do diligence. Seller won’t pay a time as so many people may or may not be interested and they might think your wasting their time. You need to have skin in the game to make it work

elperello

The local authority planning register is a public document and can be consulted without charge.
This will show any planning applications for a specific property.

There will be a map, either digital or hard copy showing all areas under the jurisdiction of the local authority. Planning reference numbers will be entered on the map. You then look up the applications in the register.

If you require access to files there will be a charge.

Just contact the planning department or have a look online. A lot of more recent applications can be viewed online.

Some alterations/extensions don't require planning permission. The register won't confirm that any work conforms with building standards.

Buzyizzy

Elperello, that's exactly what I was thinking I would do. I'm not prepared and can't afford to lose any more money and need to have everything as tight as possible before handing any spondoolies to anyone.

elperello

Buzyizzy wrote: »

Elperello, that's exactly what I was thinking I would do. I'm not prepared and can't afford to lose any more money and need to have everything as tight as possible before handing any spondoolies to anyone.

If you are not used to looking up registers etc. it can be a bit daunting.
Allow plenty of time and take lots of notes.
Don't forget there is a lot at stake and you are relying on a DIY job.
Best of luck.

Buzyizzy

Thanks, fortunately I'm well used to this sort of work, have done lots of similar stuff before.
I'm not one to give the professionals money for work I am I quite capable of doing.

Gumbo

Buzyizzy wrote: »

Elperello, that's exactly what I was thinking I would do. I'm not prepared and can't afford to lose any more money and need to have everything as tight as possible before handing any spondoolies to anyone.

Buzyizzy wrote: »

Thanks, fortunately I'm well used to this sort of work, have done lots of similar stuff before.
I'm not one to give the professionals money for work I am I quite capable of doing.

Finding the files on the planning system is the easy bit. Its in the public domain.
You then have to get into the property, ensure the works are in compliance with that planning application and request certificates of compliance.

You will not get a cert for free, and only a handful of professionals can write one. So either the vendor pays it, or you pay it, but its not something you will be doing yourself.