Bay Window and Planning Permission

Andy_Joy

Hi

Can anyone help with a planning permission query?
After speaking to our local council about replacing a concrete box window which is cracking and moving away from the wall, the council are insisting we need planning permission.

The plan is to brick up a section of the box window and replace it with a shorter bay window.

The neighbours have done the same work so we thought no planning permission was needed.


Is there anything we can do to avoid paying the £172 for the permission?

Thanks

phill99

You can do the weork without PP but you are now on their radar, so dont be surprised if you get a visit from the council. £172 is a small price to pay given the consequences. Plus when you come to sell the buyers solicitor will want all kionds of indemnity from you.

So far easier to pay.

ValHaller

I would have thought this was a Lawful Development (not that I am an expert) and what would be required is a Certificate of Lawful Development. Planning permission probably raises more revenue.

Otherwise, I believe you may need Building Regs approval