Lawful development certificate for the use of a house as 2 separate flats
In 2017 and 2018, our clients had obtained planning permission and prior approval for extensions to their house in Thurrock. As part of the works, they converted the house into two separate flats, a one bedroom unit and a three bedroom unit. They moved into one of the flats and rented the other one out. […]
Appeal against a refusal of planning permission for a garage in Uttlesford
In this case, our clients had already constructed a garage to the side of their house and it had been there for a number of years. They had applied for planning permission from Uttlesford Council and were disappointed when the application was refused. The inspector acknowledged that the house was in a rural, countryside location, […]
Application to vary a condition to reposition a bungalow previously granted planning permission
In this case, our client had obtained planning permission for a new build bungalow but had, in error, built it slightly closer to one of the boundaries than was shown on the approved plans. The client did not get any benefit from this – the house is no bigger than before, it is simply a […]
Appeal against a refusal of planning permission for a single-storey side and rear extension
Single-storey rear extensions are so popular because they allow homeowners to open out the back of their homes to create large, light-filled living spaces. It is very common these days to build ground floor extensions projecting 6 metres back from the rear wall of the house. This maximises space. Some are built through the prior […]
Application for a detached residential annex in the rear garden
Our client wanted to build a self-contained annex in his rear garden to be occupied by his elderly parents. Annexes are a touchy subject with the planners – if they have their own kitchens and bathrooms, the planners often consider that a totally separate dwelling (a separate planning unit) has been created. They worry that […]
Appeal against a refusal of planning permission for a two-storey side extension
It can sometimes be hard to get planning permission for a two-storey side extension. Council planners are not very keen on house extensions that can be seen from the street and they worry that side extensions close the gap between the house and its neighbour and therefore harm the streetscene. We have written elsewhere about […]
Appeal against a refusal to remove a planning condition restricting permitted development rights
The site and background This case concerned a newly built dwelling located within the Green Belt. When planning permission was granted for the house, the council imposed a condition removing all householder permitted development rights. The effect of the condition was that even very minor domestic works, such as installing new windows, building a small […]