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Pre-1985 modification without building control approval
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I can't imagine there is any lender who cares much about alterations of the vintage you're talking about. You may however have a paranoid solicitor, which is a different problem.0
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Seriously, the building regulations angle is a complete red herring. 50-70 year old consents prove nothing about the current condition of the property, and don't affect building control's ability to take action if there's actually a problem. The question is purely whether it's now structurally sound or not.Lets hope you are right David. If not, I would be happy with a retention as suggested by silvercar. All I can do is wait to see what the lender says...
As an aside, it seems that if I did get a structural engineer's report who confirmed the chimney was properly supported (in the event it is), I can use this to defend against a Section 36(6) injunction in the future.0 -
Did you ask your solicitor why they aren't asking for the Building Control and Planning documents from when the house was actually built?
You are in the Twilight Zone, my friend. With so-called professionals who have no comprehension of why they ask for the things they do.Everything that is supposed to be in heaven is already here on earth.
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Who is your lender out of curiosity?0
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