Removal of planning condition restricting the use of new flats as HMOs

In this case, our client had been granted planning permission to convert a house in Ealing into two flats. The council had imposed a condition to say that the new flats could not be used as houses in multiple occupation (HMOs). A smaller HMO, in use class C4, is shared living accommodation for between 3 […]

Planning application for a rear roof extension with a roof terrace/balcony

In this case, our clients had already obtained planning permission for the rear roof extension but the council had been reluctant to grant permission for the balcony/roof terrace. This is common – the planners are not very fond of roof terraces, they think that they look out of place and that they allow overlooking of […]

Appeal against a refusal of prior approval for a larger home extension (6 metre extension)

The prior approval process allows homeowners to build deeper rear extensions than are usually allowed under permitted development. For a terraced or semi-detached house, you can build to a depth of 3m under permitted development but, by applying for prior approval, you can extend to up to 6m. The prior approval process is much easier […]

Appeal against a refusal of planning permission for hip-to-gable and rear dormer roof extensions

This is one of several successful appeals we have handled following refusals of planning permission for dormer roof extensions. For advice on what to do after a refusal, see our guidance on refused planning permission for dormer roof extensions. A large number of our householder planning appeals relate to roof extensions. Council planners really dislike […]