Appeal against a refusal of planning permission for a rear dormer and other alterations

This is one of a number of successful dormer roof extension appeals we have handled. If planning permission for your dormer has been refused, see our guidance on refused planning permission for dormer roof extensions. The council refused permission for the dormer in this case because the house is located in a conservation area, where […]

Certificate of lawfulness granted for 14 flats (four-year rule)

This case concerned a building that had been converted into 14 self-contained flats without planning permission. The flats had been in place for several years, but no formal confirmation of their lawfulness had been obtained. This created uncertainty as to the planning status of the property. If a building is converted into flats without planning […]