Quick Planning permission then PD (permitted development) Question

Abacus786

We already have approved planning for a big side-to-rear double story extension.

I trust its ok to build a conservatory now under PD prior-neighbour-notification rules at the rear as long as it does not touch the above extension and therefore they are totally separate developments (not touching) as we've NOT used our rear-extension PD rights yet?

We will probably build the bigger one next year, but don't want it to be cancelled which is why I'm asking this question.

Many thanks in advance. [PS our Council planning department are useless in answering a simple question like this and expect forms/fees/weeks to answer!] ::j

ProbablyNotTheDriver

Yes, you can. If you built the PD element first then it probably wouldn’t even matter if they were touching.

Whilst the local authority technically can revoke planning permission, it’s exceedingly rare- in the order of 1 a decade nationally where they are contested. That’s not something you’ll have to worry about.

Doozergirl

What does side-to-rear mean? I'm trying to picture it.