Appeal against a refusal of planning permission for an L-shaped dormer roof extension

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. In this case, our client had extended his home in Manchester with a rear dormer roof […]

Certificate of Lawfulness for the use of land as garden land (extension of residential curtilage)

The idea of ‘curtilage’ is an important one in planning. It refers to the area of land immediately surrounding a building or structure, typically within the same property boundaries. It is the land that is closely associated with and used in connection with the main building, such as a garden.  Curtilage is often obvious – […]