Planning permission question

Jamesdeer001

Apologies if I'm asking a question that has been answered elsewhere or I should be able to find but I have searched and couldn't find a complete answer.

Currently in the process of buying a bungalow so that we can add a rear dormer extension and also a couple of front facing windows. The question is whether these items would both require permission.

I've been onto the planning portal for the council website and I can't see any old cases just asking for these two and I think under permitted developments these are allowed.

However rules are constantly changing and the council want us to spend £75 to fill in a form with drawings etc to tell us if this is allowed so before I go down that route, I thought I'd ask the question here. This is our first time doing such a project and is to create a family home for us.

Many thanks

Doozergirl

Dormers would be allowed on the rear.

If they are dormers on the front, they would need permission. Rooflights wouldn't.

Jamesdeer001

Thanks

It's only a rear dormer and roof windows on the front.

Do we still need to inform the council what we're doing or fill in forms etc?

brightontraveller

Pay the £75 and get the answer in writing from your local authority… In comparison to cost of adding dormers etc its foolish to guess, take advice from forums

Doozergirl

Jamesdeer001 wrote: »

Thanks

It's only a rear dormer and roof windows on the front.

Do we still need to inform the council what we're doing or fill in forms etc?

The option is there to have a certificate of lawful development but it isn't necessary.

You will need building control approval.

Doozergirl

brightontraveller wrote: »

Pay the £75 and get the answer in writing from your local authority… In comparison to cost of adding dormers etc its foolish to guess, take advice from forums

They don't need to take it from the forum. It's government websites in black and white.

https://ecab.planningportal.co.uk/uploads/miniguides/lofts/Lofts.pdf

https://www.planningportal.co.uk/info/200130/common_projects/47/roof

brightontraveller

Doozergirl wrote: »

They don't need to take it from the forum. It's government websites in black and white.

https://ecab.planningportal.co.uk/uploads/miniguides/lofts/Lofts.pdf

https://www.planningportal.co.uk/info/200130/common_projects/47/roof

Mmmm today it partly is maybe tomorrow it could change I don’t know what there house is, how it came to be etc Written confirmation before at £75 When thinking of spending thousands which is what a dormer would cost to me is no brainier cuts out any if and buts or future concern when selling on etc

If you fully understand the rules regs etc then hey ho its easy to say and argue any concerns etc As OP asking indicates lack of that knowledge and even if in black and white many interpret things differently (Some to suit there needs)You think its money wasted I think it gives those without the knowledge peace of mind so well worth it in that respect....

Also having reread OP they have not yet bought the house. I'd probably advise get rough costing for works prior to purchase or spending council Fee would be prudent as alteration cost themselves could make purchase non-viable to start, In many areas bungalow prices are at a premium that makes purchasing to alter non starter as buying something that already has rooms required that’s not a bungalow is often cheaper option . They can be good to pull down and stick flats on though