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House plans
Boba_Fett
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hi all
does anyone know when i can get hold of house plans, i.e layouts showing internal walls etc.
I have tried my local council but with no joy. I have had a survey done which mentioned there had been alterations and that I should get this checked out in case planning permission wasnt obtained.
regards
does anyone know when i can get hold of house plans, i.e layouts showing internal walls etc.
I have tried my local council but with no joy. I have had a survey done which mentioned there had been alterations and that I should get this checked out in case planning permission wasnt obtained.
regards
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Visit next door and see if theirs is different.
Search online to see if they have asked for building regs/pp0 -
I don't think original deeds show internal walls. If it is internal walls (and not listed) I don't think you need planning permission, however you may need building control to say it's safe and done correctly.
The vendors should be able to give you information of any changes they have done.
You could alternatively buy indemnity insurance anyway.0 -
There is no national register, if that's what you mean.
On newish developments, try the builders.
Try previous owners.
Try the solicitors who last did purchase conveyancing.
Try the mcurrent mortgage lender who may have conveyancing documents/plans with the deeds.
Try comparing with similar neighbouring properties.
As for the changes, did the surveyor specify what changes? The local Planning Dept will certainly know if Planning Permission was applied for, granted or denied, but are you sure the changes required permission?
Oh - pretty obvious really - have you spoken to the vendors? (I assume this is a property you are thinking of buying?)
With reference to FTBuyers suggestion of buying indemnity insurance, note that this will be invalid once you have raised the issue with the council!0 -
If the only reason you've been told to get hold of the plans is to check that planning permission was obtained, you don't need to do anything as planning permission is not required to make internal alterations, assuming the property isn't listed.0
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