New home purchase council approval for new phase of development

brzone

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davidmcn

brzone wrote: »

We have now exchanged contract, but we are not really happy about phase 2 application.
What can we do with it?

Probably nothing, but it depends on what your contract says.

eddddy

brzone wrote: »

We have now exchanged contract, but we are not really happy about phase 2 application.
What can we do with it?

The only way you would have a claim against the developer is if they misrepresented something in the contract or pre-contract enquiries.

e.g. If your solicitor asked their solicitor about the phase 2 plans, and they gave a misleading answer.

And/or if planning consent hasn't already been decided, you can lodge an objection. But the planning authority will only take into account 'material planning considerations'.

(I don't fully follow your post, but you mention dangerous driveways and a T junction... 'Highway safety' and 'vehicular access' are 'material planning considerations'.)

More info here: http://www.rtpi.org.uk/media/686895/Material-Planning-Considerations.pdf

But if planning consent has been granted, there is very little you can do.

AdrianC

You're buying a house that's part of phase 1 of a large multi-phase development, and you're complaining that there's going to be more development...?

jamei305

Developers often change their original "plans" which are just illustrative sketches used to get the whole scheme approved. They then increase density and reduce aesthetic aspects to save money when it comes to actually filling for planning permission for each phase

designbyrj

The new homes have been designed in a range of sizes and layouts to suit a variety of people, including a greater provision of family housing and fewer apartments in line with local demand and aspirations. The architecture of the second phase complements the existing development with traditionally inspired materials that blend with the local vernacular. These are reworked in a contemporary way, while design details are included that give the new phase a character of its own.
The plans will also see the creation of a new central ‘village green’, which will become the heart of Horsted Park. This will connect with two parks – one already built as part of phase one and one to come as part of phase 2 - and a circular green walk, as well as providing a link to the surrounding countryside, to create an attractive and usable public realm.
The extra care apartments will offer real benefits to older people, providing residents with their own self-contained home, normal tenancy rights and independence, in an environment able to offer as much or as little assistance as needed. The extra care apartments are designed around a south facing central courtyard into which the community facilities look, whilst the majority of the apartments look out onto the open countryside surrounding the site. In the same building, two well-equipped community rooms will be created providing useful event space and a restaurant is also proposed. Both of these facilities will be for use by residents and the local community.

ethank

Personally I'd rather have cars driving next to house than a footpath

If planning permission is given not a lot you can do.

You could ask the builder if they are willing to drop the purchase - but as you've exchanged contracts - they don't have to.

Your lawyer should have given you details about the planning application as part of the searches.

It takes months, even years to get planning permission for large sites. I cannot believe you were not provided with info - so you may have a case against your lawyer.

martinsurrey

ethank wrote: »

It takes months, even years to get planning permission for large sites. I cannot believe you were not provided with info - so you may have a case against your lawyer.

Outlying planning will have been granted for the whole development. This will include a rough layout, a total number of dwellings, concept drawings, services and facilities to be provided.

They then go for detailed planning on phase one, which will include the detailed drawings of each dwelling, and detailed layouts of the infrastructure related to phase 1

OP has bought from this.

They have now gone for detailed planning on phase 2, which is what the OP doesn't like.

OP, you are stuck.