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Roof terrace questions
padington
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Does anyone know how hard it is to gain a 'permitted use certificate' and then subsequently full planning permission for a flat roof that has been used as a roof terrace for over ten years ( provable mostly by google maps) in a conservation area? The roof terrace doesn't overlook any flat close to it, nearest is about 30 meters.
Also does anyone know the pitfalls of buying a roof of the freeholders of the building, even though they seem keen to sell, because only the flat buying has access to it. Can the management company or individual mortgage companies of all the freeholders cause problems?
Also does anyone know the pitfalls of buying a roof of the freeholders of the building, even though they seem keen to sell, because only the flat buying has access to it. Can the management company or individual mortgage companies of all the freeholders cause problems?
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Also does anyone know the pitfalls of buying a roof of the freeholders of the building, even though they seem keen to sell, because only the flat buying has access to it. Can the management company or individual mortgage companies of all the freeholders cause problems?
In general, I guess the main pitfall is likely to be the price the freeholder charges.
Most people who buy/own freeholds do so as an investment, so they are likely to look for the maximum return possible on their investment (i.e. by charging you the highest price they can).
But from the wording you use, it sounds like the leaseholders might all be joint freeholders...
In that case, perhaps the biggest challenge will be to get everyone (or the relevant people) to agree to sell, agree a price, agree other terms etc.
e.g. if one leaseholder doesn't want you to have the roof out of spite, they may be able to veto the deal.0 -
An informal use of a roof as a terrace suggests that it was not constructed or adapted for that. If I were one of the other leaseholders and especially if your terrace is directly above my flat, I would be concerned that there could be future problems and expense.0
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An informal use of a roof as a terrace suggests that it was not constructed or adapted for that. If I were one of the other leaseholders and especially if your terrace is directly above my flat, I would be concerned that there could be future problems and expense.
The roof in question is directly above the flat which is buying it and the flat below will be responsible for added expense. The aim of the pursuit is to make the roof safe. Surveyers, planning permission and building regs will be adhered to. All parties within the house are happy for the plan to proceed.Proudly voted remain. A global union of countries is the only way to commit global capital to the rule of law.0
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